Nonprofit · EIN 52-1535023
FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $113,438 | $103,234 | $10,204 | $299,916 | – | $299,916 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $104,085 | $107,793 | -$3,708 | $289,712 | – | $289,712 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $104,577 | $95,621 | $8,956 | $305,965 | $0 | $305,965 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,565
- Membership dues
- $17,345
- Investment income
- $5,187
- Net income from fundraising events
- $17,954
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $42,350
- Other revenue
- $37
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $29,133
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $19,401
- Printing, publications and postage
- $400
- Other expenses
- $54,300
- Program services (functional)
- $85,228
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $289,712
- Total assets, end of year
- $299,916
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $299,916
- Cash, savings and investments
- $246,318
- Gross receipts
- $176,463
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY BURNS | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| SUE FISCHER | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| JILL LEVIN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| MARYBETH DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY HECKATHORN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WILEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD ABEND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SARRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LISA MAYO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ELLIE LUDVIGSEN | FORMER BOARD | 1 | $0 |
| MERRILL SCHUETZ | FORMER BOARD | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ABEND | PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| HARRY HECKATHORN | VICE PRESIDE | 0 | $0 |
| MERRILL SCHUETZ | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| MARTHA FOULON-TONAT | FORMER TREAS | 0 | $0 |
| ELLIE LUDVIGSEN | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| LISA MAYO | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| SUSAN FISCHER | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 |
| JILL LEVIN | CURRENT TREA | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Abend | President | 7 | $0 |
| Harry Heckathorn | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Merrill Schuetz | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Foulon-Tonat | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Sue Fischer | Director/Bookstore Mgr | 10 | $0 |
| Lisa Mayo | Director/Social Media Chair | 8 | $0 |
| Ellie Ludvigsen | Director/Education Chair | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1231, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-5231
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JILL LEVIN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (410) 221-8586
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFBLACKWATER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KRAM MCCARTHY AYERS & FROST LLC
Mission
100% VOLUNTEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR BLACKWATER WILDLIFE NATIONAL REFUGE
Program accomplishments
- FOB PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE REFUGE INCLUDING INTERNET SERVICES, TRAIL MAINTENANCE, PAVILLIONS, OUTHOURSES, PLANTING PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE WEBCAMS, TELESCOPEExpenses $28,197
- FOB PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS WHOSE MAJOR FOCUS IS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, PAYS FOR SUMMER INTERN FOR VISITORS CENTERExpenses $44,309
- FOB SUPPORTS BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMSExpenses $12,722
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1535023
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $299,916
- Income (IRS master file)
- $176,463
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $113,438 | $103,234 | $299,916 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $104,085 | $107,793 | $289,712 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $104,577 | $95,621 | $305,965 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | 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 52-1535023).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED is 52-1535023.
- Is FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED 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 BLACKWATER INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BLACKWATER INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $113,438, expenses of $103,234 and total assets of $299,916 at year end.
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