Nonprofit · EIN 47-5521163
FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC
Tax-exempt · NORMAN, OK 73071
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $17,450 | $32,412 | -$14,962 | $50,096 | $51 | $50,045 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $31,708 | $43,360 | -$11,652 | $65,005 | – | $65,005 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,450
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $32,412
- Program services (functional)
- $26,219
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,096
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,045
- Cash, savings and investments
- $50,096
- Gross receipts
- $17,450
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIANNA COGHILL | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BEAN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP MINER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LANCASTER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN OTTO | EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | $0 |
| BETSEY BALLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LETICIA FANUCCHI DVM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY HEMPHILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MISTY MCFARLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
| KELLEE ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHARIS WARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN JONES | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BRIANNA COGHILL | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| PHILIP MINER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LANCASTER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA BEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KELLEE ROBERTSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LETICIA FANUCCHI DVM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY HEMPHILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE STRONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BETSEY BALLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MARIE BENNIGHT-COUNSELOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MCLEOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN OTTO | EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1218 LINDSEY PLAZA DR, NORMAN, OK 73071-1906
- In care of
- % JOE KERNKE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JOHN OTTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (405) 514-8413
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSFORFOLKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WYMER BROWNLEE
Mission
FRIENDS FOR FOLKS USES OKLAHOMA CORRECTIONAL INMATES TO TRAIN ABANDONED AND ABUSED DOGS AS COMPANION PETS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS OWNERS, A PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO HEAL THE INMATE, THE DOG, AND THE NEW OWNER THROUGH THE POWER OF POSITIVE SELF-WORTH. INMATE TRAINERS ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR PRIVATE DOG OWNERS DEALING WITH PET BEHAVIOR ISSUES FOR A FEE TO THE PET OWNER. ADDITIONALLY, WE WORK TO HELP CHILDREN OF INMATES OVERCOME FEELINGS OF SHAME AND ABANDONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED AND THOSE IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE DOG TRAINING. FRIENDS FOR FOLKS BUILT A 500,000 TRAINING FACILITY AT MABLE BASSETT CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.Expenses $26,219
- CHILDREN OF HOPE FRIENDS FOR FOLKS DISTRIBUTES THE CHILDREN'S BOOK, MARVIN'S SHINING STAR, TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN OKLAHOMA AND PRODUCED THE DOCUMENTARY CHILDREN OF HOPE.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-5521163
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,096
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,450
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $17,450 | $32,412 | $50,096 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $31,708 | $43,360 | $65,005 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 47-5521163).
Questions about FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC is 47-5521163.
- Is FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS FOR FOLKS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,450, expenses of $32,412 and total assets of $50,096 at year end.
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