Nonprofit · EIN 37-1405516
FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC
Tax-exempt · MARION, IL 62959
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,600 | $32,475 | $89,125 | $179,611 | – | $179,563 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,114
- Other revenue
- $486
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30
- Occupancy
- $1,134
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,165
- Other expenses
- $27,146
- Program services (functional)
- $10,565
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,438
- Total assets, end of year
- $179,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $179,563
- Cash, savings and investments
- $177,796
- Gross receipts
- $157,239
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Whitecotton | President | 10 | $0 |
| James Osborn | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Jo Osborn | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Tana Burnett | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6987 HEADQUARTERS RD, MARION, IL 62959-7670
- In care of
- % RICHARD BOGARD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 6987Headquarters Road, Marion IL 62959
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- James R Osborn, 1904 S 27th St, Herrin IL 62948
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mary Jo Osborn, Treasurer
Mission
The Friends of Crab Orchard Refuge is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of the natural environment of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge by working with the Refuge staff to support its mission. In the past year the Friends organization hosted several educational programs supported Earth Day activities provided eagle tours winter coordinated photography activities and opportunities managed pollinator gardens assisted with interpretation for students and other groups that visited the Refuge and monitored Blue Bird nesting boxes.
Program accomplishments
- 1 Kids Fishing Derby--approximately 140 children with additional adults; provided equipment bait food and drinks and prizes; approximate cost $1237.....2 Equipment purchased and support for Refuge use $8127.63--includes Archery and Fishing Equipment Outdoor Furniture Hunting and Fishing Days support Kayaks Earth Day supplies and Camping Equipment.....3 Eagle Tours--$1200 100 people; Vehicle rental foodExpenses $10,565
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1405516
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: James R Osborn | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $121,600 | $32,475 | $179,611 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Ricky Whitecotton | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Ricky Whitecotton | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Ricky Whitecotton | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Ricky Whitecotton | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1405516).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC is 37-1405516.
- Is FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names James R Osborn.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CRAB ORCHARD REFUGE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,600, expenses of $32,475 and total assets of $179,611 at year end.
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