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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2441929

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MERRITT IS, FL 32954

Financials

$620K$18K2024$32K$5K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$31,729$5,307$26,422$756,122$0$756,122
December 31, 2024990$620,435$18,456$601,979$694,118$0$694,118
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$345
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$31,384
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$4,109
Management and general (functional)
$1,198

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$694,118
Total assets, end of year
$756,122
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$756,122
Publicly traded securities
$618,373
Gross receipts
$31,729
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
FL

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Scott BrownPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Larry EasleyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael DelizSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
William PattersonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bud LongDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Les LeckronDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold DonaldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Scott BrownPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Larry EasleyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael DelizSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
William PattersonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bud LongDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Les LeckronDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harold DonaldDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 540012, MERRITT IS, FL 32954-0012
In care of
% WILLIAM C PATTERSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 540012, Merritt Island FL 32954
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
William C Patterson, PO BOX 540012, MERRITT IS, FL 32954
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
William C Patterson, PO Box 540012, MERRITT ISLAND FL 32954
Signed the 990
William Patterson, Treasurer
Phone
(321) 427-9408

Mission

Provide financial support for the Central Florida Council Scouting America the Challenger District and the Scouts Scouting Volunteers and Scouting Units in central and north Brevard County in Florida

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Financially support the CFC Brevard County Golden Eagle Dinner fundraiser
    Expenses $1,500
  • Financially supported the CFC fundraising Casino Auction
    Expenses $1,000
  • Scout Patches
    Expenses $609
  • Financially supported the CFC Coastal Golf Tournament fundraiser
    Expenses $500
  • Financially supported the Central Florida Councils Leadership Summit
    Expenses $500
  • Financially supported the Brevard County Scoutreach Program0
  • Financially support one Scouts Campership from Troop 3210
  • Financial supported 2 Camperships for Scouts of Troop 43700
  • Financially supported the Challenger Districts storage trailer0

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
59-2441929
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$756,122
Income (IRS master file)
$31,729

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

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
990December 2025$31,729$5,307$756,122XML
990December 2024$620,435$18,456$694,118XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: William C Patterson
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: William Patterson
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: William Patterson
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: William C Patterson
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: William C Patterson
December 31, 2019≤ $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 59-2441929).

Questions about FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS is 59-2441929.
Is FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS 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 SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William C Patterson.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,729, expenses of $5,307 and total assets of $756,122 at year end.

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