Nonprofit · EIN 46-3066830
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $28,919 | $22,139 | $6,780 | $28,348 | $0 | $28,348 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $18,738 | $23,198 | -$4,460 | $21,568 | $0 | $21,568 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,919
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- 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
- $1,500
- Management and general (functional)
- $22,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,568
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,348
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $28,348
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,348
- Gross receipts
- $28,919
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Giles | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Grace | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Chester | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Giles | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Grace | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Chester | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4400 POST OAK PKWY STE 2160, HOUSTON, TX 77027-3416
- In care of
- % LAMBERTH LAW GROUP PLLC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Terry Giles, 4400 Post Oak Pkwy 2160, Houston, TX 770273416
- Signed the 990
- Gary Grace, Treasurer
- Phone
- (844) 423-3564
- Website
- www.erhardjensen.org
- Return prepared by
- Nicole Taylor CPA
Mission
The primary purpose of the American Friends of the Erhard-Jensen Ontological/Phenomenological Initiative referred to as The Initiative is to stimulate and support research into the study and teaching of the ontological/phenomenological laws of human nature and human behavior, and the impact of these laws on life, living, and self. The Initiative also stimulates and supports research into the application of the ontological/phenomenological laws to the lives of individuals and human entities to reliably and significantly elevate human performance and quality of life. this includes all areas of living across the entire spectrum of human activity such as individuals, families, and public & private organizations such as partnerships, corporations, non-profit & educational entities and public agencies & governmental entities. The Initiative also brings the ontological/phenomenological model and methodology to education-including research, course development, and teaching. Finally, The Initia
Program accomplishments
- WERNER ERHARD LIBRARY FOR LEADERSHIP STUDIES: On June 5, 2024 California State University at Fullerton broke ground on the building that will house the Erhard Institute for Leadership Studies, and will make Werner Erhard's work available for academic research, and be the "home" for the Werner Erhard and Michael C. Jensen course "Being A Leader and the Effective Exercise of Leadership: An Ontological / Phenomenological Model".
- FUNDRAISING FOR THE WERNER ERHARD LIBRARY FOR LEADERSHIP STUDIES: A group of volunteers, led by the Chairman of the Board, are actively raising funds for the Erhard Institute for Leadership Studies. During 2024 they continued to identify persons familiar with Erhard's work, developed lists of potential donors, and continued fundraising activities.
- ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND TEACHING: More than 50 institutions worldwide teach the Werner Erhard and Michael C. Jensen course "Being A Leader and the Effective Exercise of Leadership: An Ontological / Phenomenological Model or a version of it. Faculty at those institutions continue to conduct research into the efficacy of the ontological and phenomenological principles behind the Leadership Course.
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 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 | Not 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
- 46-3066830
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,348
- Income (IRS master file)
- $28,919
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $28,919 | $22,139 | $28,348 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $18,738 | $23,198 | $21,568 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $24,794 | $21,881 | $26,028 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-3066830).
Questions about AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN is 46-3066830.
- Is AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Terry Giles.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ERHARD-JENSEN ONTOLOGICAL PHENOMEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $28,919, expenses of $22,139 and total assets of $28,348 at year end.
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