Nonprofit · EIN 45-0522194
FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC
Tax-exempt · NOKOMIS, FL 34275
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $156,193 | $87,820 | $68,373 | $658,536 | $0 | $658,536 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $242,792 | $403,047 | -$160,255 | $580,027 | $0 | $580,027 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $155,964 | $113,188 | $42,776 | $720,538 | $0 | $720,538 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,100
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19,093
- Other revenue
- $0
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
- Accounting fees
- $6,030
- Program services (functional)
- $77,368
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,452
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $580,027
- Total assets, end of year
- $658,536
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $658,536
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $334,626
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $323,910
- Gross receipts
- $156,193
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 620
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRACE WHITEHOUSE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BUCK BUCKMASTER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEE PERRON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CATHERINE DENTE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY PROHS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY REDMAN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERM STRATTON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED WHITEHOUSE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK BUCKMASTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CATHERINE DENTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE WHITEHOUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $0 |
| LEE PERRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY PROHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED WHITEHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 13 | $0 |
| TERRY REDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERM STRATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHELIA ROBERSON | COUNTY LIAISON Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCK BUCKMASTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| TERRY REDMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE WHITEHOUSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LEE PERRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY PROHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRED WHITEHOUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 11 | $0 |
| SHELIA ROBERSON | COUNTY LIAISON Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 234 NIPPINO TRL E APT 101, NOKOMIS, FL 34275-3143
- In care of
- % TWIN LAKES PARK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GRACE WHITEHOUSE, 234 NIPPINO TRAIL E 101, NOKOMIS, FL 34275
- Signed the 990
- GRACE WHITEHOUSE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (703) 625-4623
- Website
- WWW.FOSCP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PEACOCK ELLISON & FRENCH CPAS PA
Mission
TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS THROUGH ACTIVITIES, FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- PROMOTION, ENHANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS AND PUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS.Expenses $77,368
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0522194
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N123)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $658,536
- Income (IRS master file)
- $156,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $156,193 | $87,820 | $658,536 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $242,792 | $403,047 | $580,027 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $155,964 | $113,188 | $720,538 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $555,979 | $331,785 | $669,029 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | 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 45-0522194).
Questions about FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC is 45-0522194.
- Is FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS 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 SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GRACE WHITEHOUSE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY PARKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $156,193, expenses of $87,820 and total assets of $658,536 at year end.
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