Nonprofit · EIN 65-0373841
FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33413
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $19,783 | $765 | $19,018 | $54,150 | $0 | $54,150 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,577
- Membership dues
- $324
- Investment income
- $196
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,570
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $116
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $573
- Printing, publications and postage
- $192
- Program services (functional)
- $765
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,132
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,150
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,150
- Cash, savings and investments
- $54,150
- Gross receipts
- $20,210
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN ROSENCRANZ | PRESIDENT | 3.5 | $0 |
| SYDELL SCHEIN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| ANGELA STEWART | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT GROELLE | TREASURER | 7.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHEIN | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 4.5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY WILSON | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 3 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA LAVOLAR | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 3 | $0 |
| RICHARD GAITHRIGHT | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 1.5 | $0 |
| PAUL CUMMINS | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 1.5 | $0 |
| GEORGE SLOOTSKY | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 3 | $0 |
| JUSTIN JAY GOLDBERG | DIRECTOR/VOLUNTEER | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7715 FOREST HILL BLVD, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33413-3337
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach FL 33413
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Robert Groelle, 14391 Wither Close, Wellington FL 33414
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROBERT C GROELLE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (561) 379-2432
- Return prepared by
- DORRA & DUGAN CPA'S
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER (FONC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA AND, IN PARTICULAR, OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER (FONC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF SOUTH FLORIDA AND, IN PARTICULAR, OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.Expenses $765
- THE FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER (FONC) SUPPORTS OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF FLORIDA'S NATURAL RESOURCES.
- THE FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER (FONC) EDUCATES VISITORS ABOUT THE NATIVE VEGITATION AND WILDLIFE IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-0373841
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,150
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,210
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- March 10, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2013
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $19,783 | $765 | $54,150 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Robert Groelle | June 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Geoffrey Wilson | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Geoffrey Wilson | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Herbert Sennett | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Geoffrey Wilson | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 65-0373841).
Questions about FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC is 65-0373841.
- Is FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER 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 OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Robert Groelle.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,783, expenses of $765 and total assets of $54,150 at year end.
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