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Nonprofit · EIN 38-3436876

FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS

Tax-exempt · ALPENA, MI 49707

Financials

$418K$344K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$417,864$344,397$73,467$122,731$0$122,731
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$417,636
of which government grants
$100,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$170
Other revenue
$58

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$343,968
Management and general (functional)
$429

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,264
Total assets, end of year
$122,731
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$122,731
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,226
Net assets with donor restrictions
$114,505
Gross receipts
$417,864
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
MI

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Susan CloftDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Leah ConboyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Julie DietzDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ron FusinaDirector/Project Coordinator
Trustee or director
10$0
Kay LumsdenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jill McParlanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brian DenBleyjerPresident/Secretary
Officer
2$0
Thomas BrindleyTreasurer
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
701 WOODWARD AVE, ALPENA, MI 49707-7822
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
701 woodward avenue, alpena MI 49707
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Brian DenBleyker, 701 Woodward Avenue, Alpena, MI 49707
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
thomas brindley, 419 s 1st avenue, alpena MI 49707
Signed the 990
Thomas Brindley, Treasurer

Mission

The purpose of the Friends of the Alpena Courts is to promote and support the sports of pickleball and tennis for people of all ages living in Northeast Michigan.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Friends of the Alpena Courts with the cooperation of the City of Alpena, Michigan planned and reused funds in the amount of $417,838 to replace the basketball, tennis, and add pickleball courts at Bayview Park. The cost was $344,397 with tje remaining funds to be spent to construct a pavilion in 2026.
    Expenses $343,968 · revenue $417,838

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
38-3436876
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,731
Income (IRS master file)
$417,864

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$417,864$344,397$122,731IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: thomas brindley
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Brian DenBleyker
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Brian DenBleyker
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Thomas Brindley
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Thomas Brindley
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Annie Schultz
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 38-3436876).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS is 38-3436876.
Is FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS 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 THE ALPENA COURTS 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 THE ALPENA COURTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Brian DenBleyker.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ALPENA COURTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $417,864, expenses of $344,397 and total assets of $122,731 at year end.

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