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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1606049

FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44109

Financials

$34K$48K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$33,557$47,742-$14,185$18,925$50$18,875
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,075
Membership dues
$2,750
Program service revenue
$15,732
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,214
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$36,414
Printing, publications and postage
$1,624
Other expenses
$9,704
Program services (functional)
$37,634

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$45,062
Total assets, end of year
$18,925
Total liabilities, end of year
$50
Net assets, end of year
$18,875
Cash, savings and investments
$18,925
Gross receipts
$33,557

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB GARDINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR18$36,214
MARY ELLEN STASEKCHAIRWOMAN5$0
STACY STAUBDIRECTOR1$0
GREGORY CZNADELDIRECTOR1$0
JEFF LENNARTZDIRECTOR1$0
GARRETT ORMISTONVICE CHAIRMAN1$0
ROGER J KALBRUNNERSECRETARY1$0
ANN M KUULADIRECTOR1$0
DALE SMITHDIRECTOR1$0
DAVE McBEANTREASURER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4352 PEARL RD STE C, CLEVELAND, OH 44109-4250
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
PO Box 609272, Cleveland OH 44109
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Mary Ellen Stasek, PO Box 609272, Cleveland OH 44109
Signed the 990-EZ
DAVID MCBEAN, TREASURER
Phone
(216) 661-7706
Return prepared by
WAYNE SMITH TAX SERVICE

Mission

TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE, AND BRING RECOGNITION TO THE NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES IN AND AROUND THE BIG CREEK WATERSHED AND DEVELOP A RECREATIONAL TRAIL NETWORK THAT CONNECTS THESE RESOURCES TO EACH OTHER AND THE COMMUNITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR DECRIPTION
    Expenses $17,847 · grants $15,000
  • SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR DECRIPTION
    Expenses $16,078
  • SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR DECRIPTIONTO DEVELOP A GREENWAY-TRAIL THROUGH THE LOWER BIG CREEK VALLY IN CLEVELAND AND THROUGH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN. IT ALSO INCLUDES ORGANIZING AND CO-CHAIRING THE BIENNIAL GREATER CLEVELAND TRAILS & GREENWAYS CONFERENCE - HELD IN 2022, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLEVELAND LAND BRIDGE/WESTSHOREWAY CONCEPT ALTERNATIVE - COMPLETED IN 2022.
    Expenses $3,709

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
61-1606049
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,925
Income (IRS master file)
$33,557

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2023$33,557$47,742$18,925XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Mary Ellen Stasek
December 31, 2010≤ $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 61-1606049).

Questions about FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK is 61-1606049.
Is FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK 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 BIG CREEK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK?
The 990-N for 2010 names Mary Ellen Stasek.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $36,214 (BOB GARDIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BIG CREEK have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $33,557, expenses of $47,742 and total assets of $18,925 at year end.

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