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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1497525

OUTDOORS FOREVER INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MAUSTON, WI 53948

Financials

$43K$45K2022−$52K$42K2023$150K$60K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OUTDOORS FOREVER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$149,891$59,899$89,992$347,659$237$347,422
December 31, 2023990-EZ-$52,323$41,893-$94,216$258,174$744$257,430
December 31, 2022990-EZ$42,903$45,054-$2,151$352,390$744$351,646
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$111,380
Membership dues
$7,707
Program service revenue
$6,102
Investment income
$4,000
Net income from fundraising events
$20,657
Other revenue
$45

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$4,600
Occupancy
$12,268
Printing, publications and postage
$2,037
Other expenses
$40,994
Program services (functional)
$59,699

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$258,174
Total assets, end of year
$347,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$237
Net assets, end of year
$347,422
Cash, savings and investments
$181,532
Land and buildings
$133,124
Gross receipts
$187,863

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL BROWNPRESIDENT1$0
DAVE PHAROVICE PRESIDENT1$0
TOM JODARSKISECRETARY1$0
DEBRA PRIESTTREASURER1$0
DEREK BROWNBOARD MEMBER1$0
TAYLOR FINGERBOARD MEMBER1$0
DENNIS HAZELBOARD MEMBER1$0
TOM HEINDLBOARD MEMBER1$0
JEFF SCULLYBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL BROWNPRESIDENT2$0
DAVE PHAROVICE PRESIDENT2$0
TOM JODARSKISECRETARY1$0
DEBRA PRIESTTREASURER1$0
DEREK BROWNBOARD MEMBER1$0
TAYLOR FINGERBOARD MEMBER1$0
DENNIS HAZELBOARD MEMBER1$0
TOM HEINDLBOARD MEMBER1$0
JEFF SCULLYBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL BROWNPRESIDENT2$0
DAVE PHAROVICE PRESIDENT2$0
TOM JODARSKISECRETARY1$0
DEBRA PRIESTTREASURER1$0
DEREK BROWNBOARD MEMBER1$0
TAYLOR FINGERBOARD MEMBER1$0
DENNIS HAZELBOARD MEMBER1$0
TOM HEINDLBOARD MEMBER1$0
JEFF SCULLYBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 361, MAUSTON, WI 53948-0361
Signed the 990-EZ
PAUL BROWN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(608) 547-6995
Return prepared by
MBE CPAS LLP

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE THE SAFE, ETHICAL AND WISE USE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THESE "RIFFLES" HAVE BEEN BUILT IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CREEK TO IMPROVE THE TROUT HABITAT. IN SOME AREAS, THE SHORELINE HAS BEEN REBUILT INCLUDING ROCKS AND PLANTING SHRUBS TO PRESERVE IT.
    Expenses $59,699

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1497525
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$347,659
Income (IRS master file)
$187,863

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
February 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$149,891$59,899$347,659XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023-$52,323$41,893$258,174XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2022$42,903$45,054$352,390XML
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 52-1497525).

Questions about OUTDOORS FOREVER INC

What is the EIN of OUTDOORS FOREVER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OUTDOORS FOREVER INC is 52-1497525.
Is OUTDOORS FOREVER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to OUTDOORS FOREVER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OUTDOORS FOREVER 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 OUTDOORS FOREVER INC 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 OUTDOORS FOREVER INC 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 OUTDOORS FOREVER INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OUTDOORS FOREVER INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $149,891, expenses of $59,899 and total assets of $347,659 at year end.

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