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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2080885

BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC

Tax-exempt · ABILENE, TX 79608

Financials

$92K$62K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$92,312$61,824$30,488$91,848–$91,848
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$92,312

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$20
Other expenses
$61,804
Program services (functional)
$61,824

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$61,360
Total assets, end of year
$91,848
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$91,848
Cash, savings and investments
$91,848
Gross receipts
$92,312

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE KRAZERDirector1$0
JAMES GRAY BRIDWELLDirector5$0
HOBBY STEVENSDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5315, ABILENE, TX 79608-5315
In care of
% HOBBY STEVENS
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 5315, Abilene TX 79608
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Steve Krazer, PO Box 5315, Abilene TX 79608
Signed the 990-EZ
GRAY BRIDWELL, Director
Phone
(325) 669-4498
Return prepared by
Stark Accounting Strategies LLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE AVIATION IN TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS, AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES; PROVIDE EDUCATION OF CIVIL AND MILITARY AVIATION'S ROLE AND HISTORY; TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF DYESS AIR FORCE BASE; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN THE HOSTING OF AIRSHOWS AND AERONAUTIC DISPLAYS, INCLUDING THE DYESS BIG COUNTRY AIRFEST; AND TO FUND, DISTRIBUTE, RECEIVE, AND MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OF REAL PERSONAL OR OTHER PROPERTY AND TO USE AND APPLY SAME TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE SUCH EFFORTS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION FURTHERED ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROMOTING AVIATION EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT TAYLOR COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IN THE PLANNING AND HOSTING OF THE BIG COUNTRY AIRFEST, WHICH FEATURED CIVIL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS, AND HISTORICAL DISPLAYS HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF AVIATION IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE EVENT WAS FREE TO THE COMMUNITY AND WAS FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS.THE EVENT PROMOTED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF CIVIL AND MILITARY AVIATION, STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, AND ENCOURAGED INTEREST IN AVIATION-RELATED CAREERS AND EDUCATION.IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED OUTREACH EFFORTS TO MILITARY LEADERSHIP PERSONNEL TO PROMOTE THE VALUE, MISSION READINESS, AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF DYESS AIR FORCE BASE. THE EFFORTS WERE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-MILITARY RELATIONSHIPS AND SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE INSTALLATION.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINED AND ADMINISTERED FUNDS TO SUPPORT AVIATION-RELATED PROGRAMMING AND FUTURE EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES.
    Expenses $61,824

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
46-2080885
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$91,848
Income (IRS master file)
$92,312

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$92,312$61,824$91,848XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Steve Krazer
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Steve Krazer
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Hobby Stevens
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Hobby Stevens
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 46-2080885).

Questions about BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC

What is the EIN of BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC is 46-2080885.
Is BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER 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 BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER 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 BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Steve Krazer.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG COUNTRY AIRPOWER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,312, expenses of $61,824 and total assets of $91,848 at year end.

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