Nonprofit · EIN 75-2969476
FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, TX 75752
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $163,356 | $280,805 | -$117,449 | $324,025 | – | $324,025 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $196,308 | $119,309 | $76,999 | $440,674 | $1,961 | $438,713 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $146,645 | $107,371 | $39,274 | $361,714 | $0 | $361,714 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $139,380
- Program service revenue
- $21,300
- Investment income
- $2,676
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,600
- Other expenses
- $279,205
- Program services (functional)
- $256,578
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $441,474
- Total assets, end of year
- $324,025
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $324,025
- Cash, savings and investments
- $324,025
- Gross receipts
- $163,356
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Gatlin | President | 1 | $0 |
| Ethan JAckson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Cook | DIrector | 1 | $0 |
| Joanie Ehlers | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| John Barnes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackie WIlkes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Chip Perryman | VP | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Gatlin | President | 1 | $0 |
| Ethan JAckson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Cook | DIrector | 1 | $0 |
| Joanie Ehlers | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| John Barnes | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jackie WIlkes | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Gatlin | President | 1 | $0 |
| Ethan JAckson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Kenneth Cook | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5550 FM 2495, ATHENS, TX 75752-6381
- In care of
- % EDWARD GATLIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- P O BOX 471, ATHENS TX 75751
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- DANIEL A DWELLE, P O BOX 471, ATHENS TX 75751
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ed Gatlin, Board Presient
Mission
To support the mission and vision of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center TFFC and the programs and services that TFFC provides to the community. TFFC is a division of the State of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Encourage outdoor recreational use and conservation across the state.
Program accomplishments
- Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Banquet - Honoring those that have impacted fishing and conservation in Texas. Hundreds attendExpenses $31,838
- Volunteer Staff Appreciation - volunteers and staff are the backbone of the facilityExpenses $2,696
- 25 Year Renovation - Built Quarantine building and assisted Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation with new aquariums for the 25 year renovation of the facilityExpenses $218,861
- State Fish Art Program - art contest with state fish TFFC hosts TexasExpenses $2,550
- Fly Fishing Class - encouraging young people to learn to fly fishExpenses $633
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2969476
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $324,025
- Income (IRS master file)
- $163,356
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $163,356 | $280,805 | $324,025 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $196,308 | $119,309 | $440,674 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $146,645 | $107,371 | $361,714 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: DANIEL A DWELLE | September 30, 2009 | ≤ $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 75-2969476).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER is 75-2969476.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER 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 THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER?
- The 990-N for 2008 names DANIEL A DWELLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHERIES CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $163,356, expenses of $280,805 and total assets of $324,025 at year end.
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