Nonprofit · EIN 46-3193734
FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $93,189 | $118,185 | -$24,996 | $51,747 | – | $51,747 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $181,437 | $27,406 | $154,031 | $418,012 | – | $418,012 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $137,526 | $38,029 | $99,497 | $203,139 | – | $203,139 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,174
- Membership dues
- $4,780
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,235
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $79,450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $38,735
- Program services (functional)
- $78,950
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $418,012
- Total assets, end of year
- $51,747
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,747
- Cash, savings and investments
- $51,747
- Gross receipts
- $98,090
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN REETZ | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE WISCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MADLIN MEKELBURG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN POPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GRIFF SINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY FARRAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY CRUTSINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MENCHACA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SAMI SPARBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LAZENBY JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FORREST MILBURN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL WATLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN REETZ | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE WISCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE COBLER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MADLIN MEKELBURG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN POPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GRIFF SINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY FARRAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MENCHACA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE MCNEELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WYNNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KRISSAH THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLON FINKLEA HECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE CHANG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MCKENZIE HENNINGSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN REETZ | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE WISCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE COBLER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MADLIN MEKELBURG | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN POPE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GRIFF SINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY FARRAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN MENCHACA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE MCNEELLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| WYNNE DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KRISSAH THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GAYLON FINKLEA HECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LUCERO PONCE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN SEVERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7085, AUSTIN, TX 78713-7085
- In care of
- % CLIFF AVERY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO BOX 8383, AUSTIN TX 78713
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- JOHN REETZ, PO BOX 8383, AUSTIN TX 78713
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN REETZ, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (512) 636-1216
- Return prepared by
- Allman & Associates Inc
Mission
PROMOTING THE PUBLICATIONS LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING MENTORSHIP TO DAILY TEXAN STAFFERS, SHARING WITH THEM NOT ONLY NEW TRICKS OFTHE TRADE BUT INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY, IN A WAY THAT EMBRACES THE CHERISHED HISTORY OF THE DAILYTEXAN WHILE GIVING STUDENTS THE GUIDANCE TO FORGE A NEW PATH IN A NEW MEDIA ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $73,000 · grants $73,000
- RAISING FUNDS TO GIVE DAILY TEXAN STAFFERS THE FINANCIAL BANDWIDTHTO INNOVATE, TO DISCOVER NEW BUSINESS MODELS AND NEW WAYS OF COLLECTING AND DELIVERING NEWS AND IDEAS VITAL TO THE UT STUDENT BODY.Expenses $3,950 · grants $3,950
- NETWORKING DAILY TEXAN STAFFERS AND ALUMNI WITH THE OBJECTIVE OFSTRENGTHENING NOT ONLY THE DAILY TEXAN ALUMNI COMMUNITY, BUT WITHASSISTING RECENT TEXAS GRADS AS THEY TRANSITION INTO THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES.Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3193734
- 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)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $51,747
- Income (IRS master file)
- $98,090
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $93,189 | $118,185 | $51,747 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $181,437 | $27,406 | $418,012 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $137,526 | $38,029 | $203,139 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: JOHN REETZ | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JOHN REETZ | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 46-3193734).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC is 46-3193734.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN 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 THE DAILY TEXAN 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 THE DAILY TEXAN 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 FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names JOHN REETZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE DAILY TEXAN INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,189, expenses of $118,185 and total assets of $51,747 at year end.
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