Nonprofit · EIN 38-3687756
FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ROGERS, AR 72757
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $203,540 | $948,065 | -$744,525 | $1,587,159 | $0 | $1,587,159 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $157,996 | $76,861 | $81,135 | $2,190,872 | $0 | $2,190,872 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $148,557 | $63,888 | $84,669 | $2,014,628 | $0 | $2,014,628 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $144,822
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,718
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $36,831
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $911,660
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,043
- Program services (functional)
- $922,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,440
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,190,872
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,587,159
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,587,159
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,587,159
- Gross receipts
- $203,540
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 21
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN BLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| JASON KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KEN FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| STEVE KICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA BEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| CAREY CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| WAYNE COX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EDGAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| TONY LUNDQUIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JAMES REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| RINKEY SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KEVIN OTTERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| GUS REYES-JACOBO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN BLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| BECKY ROARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JASON KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KEN FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| STEVE KICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA BEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| CAREY CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| WAYNE COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EDGAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| TONY LUNDQUIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JAMES REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| RINKEY SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KELLY SIKORSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN BLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| BECKY ROARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JASON KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KEN FARMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| STEVE KICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA BEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| CAREY CHANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| WAYNE COX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM EDGAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
| TONY LUNDQUIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| JAMES REEVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| RINKEY SINGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| KELLY SIKORSKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 802, ROGERS, AR 72757-0802
- In care of
- % DAVID MOSLEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 709, Rogers AR 727570709
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KEN FARMER, PO BOX 802, ROGERS, AR 727570802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Anthony W Noblin, 1106 W Poplar, Rogers AR 72756
- Signed the 990
- KEN FARMER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (479) 789-5000
- Website
- FRIENDSOFHOBBSSTATEPARK.COM
- Return prepared by
- HCJ CPAS & ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
BUILD BROAD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PARK SUPERINTENDENT AND THE MISSION OF HOBBS STATE PARK, RAISE FUNDS FOR FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED BY PARK SUPERINTENDENT, AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND NWA RESIDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- GRANTED TO ARKANSAS STATE PARKS TO ASSIST THEM IN EMPLOYING A VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR FOR HOBBS STATE PARK AND FOR IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO LANDSCAPING AND EXHIBITS.Expenses $41,660 · grants $41,660
- MAINTAIN A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA SITES TO INFORM MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND NWA RESIDENTS.Expenses $7,236
- PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HOBBS STATE PARK FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HOSTED IN THE PARK.Expenses $3,196
- DONATED LAND TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS TO EXPAND THE HOBBS STATE PARK CONSERVATION AREA.Expenses $870,000 · grants $870,000
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3687756
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,587,159
- Income (IRS master file)
- $203,540
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $203,540 | $948,065 | $1,587,159 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $157,996 | $76,861 | $2,190,872 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $148,557 | $63,888 | $2,014,628 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $355,445 | $58,116 | $1,791,812 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Anthony W Noblin | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 38-3687756).
Questions about FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC is 38-3687756.
- Is FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC 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 HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA 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 HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC 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 HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KEN FARMER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF HOBBS STATE PARK-CONSERVATION AREA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $203,540, expenses of $948,065 and total assets of $1,587,159 at year end.
Other nonprofits in ROGERS
- ARKANSAS NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY EIN 52-1276348 · last filed 990-N for 2024
- ARKANSAS URBAN FORESTRY COUNCIL INC EIN 71-0764127 · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MERCY HOSPITAL ROGERS EIN 71-0294390 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES EIN 62-1684203 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY EIN 71-0832162 · last filed 990 for 2025
- EXCELLERATE FOUNDATION EIN 31-1682365 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SUNSHINE SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER EIN 71-0542730 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SAMARITAN HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER EIN 04-3703020 · last filed 990 for 2024