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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1925222

NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 175, BRAINERD, MN 56401-0175
In care of
% BRIAN BACHMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
406 W WASHINGTON ST SUITE 5 PMB 175, BRAINERD MN 56401
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
BRIAN BACHMAN, 406 W WASHINGTON ST SUITE 5 PMB 175, BRAINERD MN 56401

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-N on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-N on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
41-1925222
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D340)
Group exemption
3551 (1 member organizations)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: BRIAN BACHMAN
June 30, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: BRIAN BACHMAN
June 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Brian Bachman
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Brian Bachman
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Brian Bachman
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Brian Bachman
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2017
Officer: Brian Bachman
June 30, 2018≤ $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 41-1925222).

Questions about NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION is 41-1925222.
Is NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of NORTH AMERICAN BEAR FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names BRIAN BACHMAN.

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