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Nonprofit · EIN 59-3633574

FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC

Tax-exempt · DESTIN, FL 32541

Financials

$199K$287K2023$148K$184K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$148,150$183,835-$35,685$137,915$137,574$341
December 31, 2023990$199,256$287,297-$88,041$211,435$175,409$36,026
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$315
Membership dues
$200
Program service revenue
$81,840
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$25,821
Net income from sales of inventory
$40,174
Other revenue
$65,995

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$74,020
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,933
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,075
Travel
$366
Depreciation
$29,244
Program services (functional)
$166,928
Management and general (functional)
$16,907

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$211,435
Total assets, end of year
$137,915
Total liabilities, end of year
$137,574
Net assets, end of year
$341
Land, buildings and equipment
$98,628
Net assets without donor restrictions
$341
Gross receipts
$266,865
Employees
21
Volunteers
42
Year formed
1999
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN KNELLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
GARY WOODVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
KATHY MORROWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DAVID HAKANSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
DICK WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
GAIL BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
DICK HOEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
DONNA STILESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN KNELLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
GARY WOODVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
KATHY MORROWSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DAVID HAKANSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
DICK WOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
GAIL BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
DICK HOEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0
DONNA STILESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17000 EMERALD COAST PKWY, DESTIN, FL 32541-3343
In care of
% HENDERSON BEACH STATE PARK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SUSAN KNELLER, 17000 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY, DESTIN, FL 32541
Signed the 990
DAVID HAKANSON, TREASURER
Phone
(850) 269-1062
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

CITIZEN SUPPORT FOR TWO FLORIDA STATE PARKS TO INCLUDE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PARK FACILITIES THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT VALUE-ADDED SERVICES, PROVIDE VISITOR BROCHURES, AND MAINTAIN THE ORGANIZATION WEBPAGE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PUBLIC PARKS RECREATION TRAILS MANAGEMENT: 1. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF BY PROVIDING T-SHIRTS, NAME TAGS, AND FUNDED APPRECIATION EVENT FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS.2. PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR TWO PARK VISITOR STORES THAT ENHANCE THE PARK VISITOR AND CAMPER EXPERIENCE BY HAVING SOUVENIR AND CONVENIENCE.3. PROVIDED TOURS AND LECTURES FOR VISITORS.
    Expenses $166,928 · revenue $147,835

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-3633574
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$137,915
Income (IRS master file)
$266,865

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$148,150$183,835$137,915XML
990December 2023$199,256$287,297$211,435XML
990December 2022$408,411$453,287$327,407IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 59-3633574).

Questions about FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC is 59-3633574.
Is FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS 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 EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS 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 FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUSAN KNELLER.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF EMERALD COAST STATE PARKS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $148,150, expenses of $183,835 and total assets of $137,915 at year end.

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