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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3182934

FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC

Tax-exempt · DUNNELLON, FL 34432

Financials

$168K$78K2023$150K$129K2024$234K$185K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$233,971$185,286$48,685$688,327$4,131$684,196
December 31, 2024990$150,028$128,729$21,299$637,382$7,291$630,091
December 31, 2023990$167,820$77,980$89,840$608,792$0$608,792
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,708
Membership dues
$2,510
Program service revenue
$16,199
Investment income
$9,376
Net income from sales of inventory
$200,688
Other revenue
$200,688

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,200
Occupancy
$1,048
Depreciation
$171
Program services (functional)
$150,710
Management and general (functional)
$34,328
Fundraising (functional)
$248

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$637,382
Total assets, end of year
$688,327
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,131
Net assets, end of year
$684,196
Land, buildings and equipment
$938
Net assets without donor restrictions
$684,196
Gross receipts
$430,498
Employees
0
Volunteers
60
Year formed
1993
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
Marylou Klein–
Trustee or director
4$0
Carol Scharf–
Trustee or director
4$0
Laurie Baker–
Trustee or director
4$0
Nancy BrowallTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
David FrisinaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Mark RickertPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Joe Sutter–
Trustee or director
4$0
Laura FronkSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Patti Bosnyak–
Trustee or director
2$0
Karann Gervais–
Trustee or director
4$0
Phil Masten–
Trustee or director
4$0
Terry Seekamp–
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marylou KleinMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Carol ScharfMember
Trustee or director
8$0
Laurie BakerMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Gail ReadingMember
Trustee or director
4$0
David FrisinaMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Patti BosnyakBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Phil GervaisBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Wayne RamseyBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
Nancy BrowallTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Mark RickertPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Joe SutterVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Laura FronkSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura FronkMember
Trustee or director
5$0
Laurie BakerMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Gail ReadingMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Mark RickertMember
Trustee or director
5$0
David FrisinaMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Marylou KleinMember
Trustee or director
4$0
Carol ScharfMember
Trustee or director
8$0
Diane KahlerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Linda BrownSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Stasha McKnightVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Jim NashPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Nancy BrowallTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19164 SW 81ST PLACE RD, DUNNELLON, FL 34432-2463
In care of
% MARK RICKERT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mark Rickert, 19164 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Signed the 990
MARK RICKERT, President
Phone
(352) 453-7117
Return prepared by
Kattell and Company Inc

Mission

To promote community interest in Rainbow Springs State Park and to assist in the Florida Park Services mission of providing resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Organization generates revenue through gift shop sales, memberships, donations and other fund raising events to support the park and enhance the visitor experience. In 2025 the Organization provided funding to purchase two Kubota 4x4 UTVs, campground emergency generator, conference building renovations, various maintenance and power equipment, fuel storage building, and plumbing, electrical building supplies necessary to maintain park infrastructure. The Organization also provided funds to support habitat improvements, maintaining historic waterfalls and gardens, volunteer uniforms, portable radios and other park amenities such as benches, signs, bike racks, fencing, etc. Throughout the year, the organization had approximately 60 active volunteers serving in various programs: a daily boat & kayak river patrol program, guiding seasonal interpretive nature walks, a weekly maintenance crew, and daily gift shop operation, as well as hosting special events.
    Expenses $150,710 · revenue $16,199

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3182934
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$688,327
Income (IRS master file)
$430,498

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$233,971$185,286$688,327IRS
990December 2024$150,028$128,729$637,382IRS
990December 2023$167,820$77,980$608,792XML
990December 2022$123,060$57,429$477,927IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 59-3182934).

Questions about FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC is 59-3182934.
Is FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK 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 FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC 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 RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC 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 RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Mark Rickert.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF RAINBOW SPRINGS STATE PARK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,971, expenses of $185,286 and total assets of $688,327 at year end.

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