Nonprofit · EIN 38-3252548
FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA
Tax-exempt · BAY CITY, MI 48706
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $130,087 | $101,165 | $28,922 | $177,539 | $0 | $177,539 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,006 | $93,591 | -$17,585 | $159,090 | $0 | $159,090 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $137,253 | $168,791 | -$31,538 | $166,202 | – | $166,202 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $90,242
- Membership dues
- $1,820
- Program service revenue
- $20,123
- Investment income
- $4,448
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $13,454
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,336
- Printing, publications and postage
- $293
- Other expenses
- $96,536
- Program services (functional)
- $95,307
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $159,090
- Total assets, end of year
- $177,539
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $177,539
- Cash, savings and investments
- $167,078
- Gross receipts
- $132,596
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JO ELLEN STRIETER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RHETT MOHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE LAUINGER | DIRECTOR, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER NITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C DELOUGHARY | DIRECTOR, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DWAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DON MORIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM BRAUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BOURDON-KRAUSE | DIRECTOR, JOINED MID-YEAR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY TEWS | DIRECTOR, JOINED MID-YEAR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY FERRIO | CO-TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JO ELLEN STRIETER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ED BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RHETT MOHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE LAUINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER NITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C DELOUGHARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DWAN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| DON MORIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LOUIS WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY FERRIO | CO-TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JUDY THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| JEANNINE LORENGER | MEMBERSHIP COORD. | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS WILSON | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ERNIE KRYGIER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| JO ELLEN STRIETER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ED BECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RHETT MOHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE LAUINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEANNINE LORENGER | MEMBERSHIP C | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY WASHABAUGH | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTOPHER NITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HOERAUF | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS C DELOUGHARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE DWAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DON MORIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY FERRIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3582 STATE PARK DR, BAY CITY, MI 48706-1157
- In care of
- % CATHERINE B WASHABAUGH
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CINDY FERRIO, TREASURER
- Phone
- (989) 684-3020
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFPARK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEINLANDER FITZHUGH PC
Mission
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS RUN BY THE BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA.
Program accomplishments
- VARIOUS PARK ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CONCERTS, SPRAY PARK, PLAYSCAPE AND WATERFOWL FESTIVAL.Expenses $16,899
- PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PROMOTION OF THE ANDERSEN TRAIL AND BEACH WELLNESS, NEW BENCHES, MEMORIALS AND PLAQUES ON TRAILWAYS, ETC.Expenses $54,259
- PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS RUN BY FISHING EDUCATION.Expenses $24,149
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3252548
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $177,539
- Income (IRS master file)
- $132,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $130,087 | $101,165 | $177,539 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,006 | $93,591 | $159,090 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $137,253 | $168,791 | $166,202 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 38-3252548).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA is 38-3252548.
- Is FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA 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 BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BAY CITY STATE RECREATION AREA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $130,087, expenses of $101,165 and total assets of $177,539 at year end.
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