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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1244585

FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES

Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70505

Financials

$58K$56K2023$34K$48K2024$36K$42K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$35,621$41,962-$6,341$142,922–$142,922
December 31, 2024990-EZ$33,558$48,058-$14,500$149,263–$149,263
December 31, 2023990-EZ$58,133$56,172$1,961$163,763–$163,763
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$980
Membership dues
$14,416
Program service revenue
$9,330
Investment income
$6,091
Net income from fundraising events
$4,804

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$28,469
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$75
Other expenses
$13,418
Program services (functional)
$10,176

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$149,263
Total assets, end of year
$142,922
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$142,922
Cash, savings and investments
$142,922
Gross receipts
$35,621

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANETTE HEGGIEPresident0$0
Amanda LeblancMembership Chai0$0
DONETTE THOMASBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARCIA GAUDETSecretary0$0
CYNTHIA VIGEBOARD MEMBER0$0
Linda AlesiTreasurer0$0
ELIZABETH MARAISTBOARD MEMBER0$0
VERONICA RODRIGUE-REDMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARILYN DEJEANBOARD MEMBER0$0
Sandra FriedbergVice President0$0
SANDY LABRYBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANETTE HEGGIEPresident0$0
ELLEN PATTONMEMBERSHIP CHAI0$0
CAROLYN BRUDERTreasurer2$0
DONETTE THOMASBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARCIA GAUDETBOARD MEMBER0$0
CYNTHIA VIGEBOARD MEMBER0$0
Linda AlesiSecretary0$0
ELIZABETH MARAISTBOARD MEMBER0$0
VERONICA RODRIGUE-REDMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
DENISE BIENVENUBoard Member0$0
MARILYN DEJEANBOARD MEMBER0$0
Sandra FriedbergVice President0$0
SANDY LABRYBOARD MEMBER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE BROUSSARDSecretary0$0
ANNE PATINImmediate Past5$0
LISA LEBLANCBOARD MEMBER0$0
CAROLYN BRUDERTreasurer2$0
DONETTE THOMASBOARD MEMBER0$0
MARCIA GAUDETBOARD MEMBER0$0
CYNTHIA VIGEBOARD MEMBER0$0
Linda AlesiVice President0$0
ELIZABETH MARAISTBOARD MEMBER0$0
VERONICA RODRIGUE-REDMANBOARD MEMBER0$0
DENISE BIENVENUBoard Member0$0
MARILYN DEJEANBOARD MEMBER0$0
Sandra FriedbergPresident0$0
SANDY LABRYBOARD MEMBER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 53581, LAFAYETTE, LA 70505-3581
In care of
% PATRICIA F COLEMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
P O Box 53581, Lafayette LA 70505
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Linda Alesi, P O Box 53581, Lafayette LA 70505
Signed the 990-EZ
Linda Alesi, Treasurer
Phone
(337) 280-3212
Return prepared by
Arsement Redd Gardner Benoit LLC

Mission

SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GRANTS TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, LAFAYETTE FOR USE IN SUPPORT OF INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMANITIES PROGRAMS
    grants $28,469
  • SPEAKERS, STUDY COURSES, SHORT EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
    Expenses $10,176
  • HUMANITIES TEACHER AWARD

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1244585
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$142,922
Income (IRS master file)
$35,621

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$35,621$41,962$142,922IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$33,558$48,058$149,263XML
990-EZDecember 2023$58,133$56,172$163,763XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Linda Alesi
December 31, 2012≤ $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 72-1244585).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES is 72-1244585.
Is FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES 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 THE HUMANITIES 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 THE HUMANITIES?
The 990-N for 2012 names Linda Alesi.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE HUMANITIES?
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 THE HUMANITIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $35,621, expenses of $41,962 and total assets of $142,922 at year end.

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