Nonprofit · EIN 47-1502713
FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE
Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $12,325 | $12,352 | -$27 | $63 | $0 | $63 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $14,489 | $17,391 | -$2,902 | $90 | $0 | $90 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $12,402 | $45,796 | -$33,394 | $2,992 | $0 | $2,992 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,325
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,589
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $9,763
- Program services (functional)
- $12,375
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90
- Total assets, end of year
- $63
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $63
- Cash, savings and investments
- $63
- Gross receipts
- $12,325
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Norton | president | 10 | $0 |
| William Norton | vice president and secretary | 10 | $0 |
| David Gravante | treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephen Patrick | board member | 4 | $0 |
| Kerri Prince | board member | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Norton | president | 30 | $0 |
| William Norton | vice president and secretary | 4 | $0 |
| David Gravante | treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephen Patrick | board member | 4 | $0 |
| Kerri Prince | board member | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Norton | president | 4 | $0 |
| William Norton | vice president and secretary | 4 | $0 |
| David Gravante | treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephen Patrick | board member | 4 | $0 |
| Kerri Prince | board member | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2004 VALLEY DR, SYRACUSE, NY 13207-2859
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Chad Norton, President
- Phone
- (315) 727-2922
Mission
990EZ Part III-The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of Websters Pond and to assist in helping other organizations involved with conservation and environmental stewardship upon request. Fundraising efforts will be directed to supporting events at the pond such as Veterans Fishing Day, Muscular Dystrophy Day, Aurora for the Blind School field trips and club visits. Funding can be sought for the attendance to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Camp to support educating children from ages 7-16 in Conservation Management and to provide scholarships to students studying conservation and environmental curriculum, such as Environmental Conservation Officer. Some projects we host fundraisers for are to rebuild dilapidated nature trails to make accessible for the handicapped, install plumbing and build a facility for public restrooms, Holiday themed nature walks and fundraising events and fishing tournaments.
Program accomplishments
- 990EZ Part III-The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide for the maintenance and upkeep of Websters Pond and to assist in helping other organizations involved with conservation and environmental stewardship upon request. Fundraising efforts will be directed to supporting events at the pond such as Veterans Fishing Day, Muscular Dystrophy Day, Aurora for the Blind School field trips and club visits. Funding can be sought for the attendance to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Camp to support educating children from ages 7-16 in Conservation Management and to provide scholarships to students studying conservation and environmental curriculum, such as Environmental Conservation Officer. Some projects we host fundraisers for are to rebuild dilapidated nature trails to make accessible for the handicapped, install plumbing and build a facility for public restrooms, Holiday themed nature walks and fundraising events and fishing tournaments. This corporation will operate totally on donations from the public, community groups and grants. At no time will we set a fixed price on any event or fundraiser we are hosting.Expenses $12,375
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1502713
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,325
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $12,325 | $12,352 | $63 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $14,489 | $17,391 | $90 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $12,402 | $45,796 | $2,992 | XML |
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 47-1502713).
Questions about FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE is 47-1502713.
- Is FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE 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 FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,325, expenses of $12,352 and total assets of $63 at year end.
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