Nonprofit · EIN 81-2812213
FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $214,428 | $50,482 | $163,946 | $1,649,768 | $0 | $1,649,768 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $342,257 | $48,304 | $293,953 | $1,401,280 | $2,410 | $1,398,870 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $293,758 | $66,225 | $227,533 | $994,182 | $19,141 | $975,041 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $175,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $39,428
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $24,018
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,490
- Accounting fees
- $13,225
- Program services (functional)
- $24,018
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,401,280
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,649,768
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,649,768
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,312,413
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $301,948
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,347,820
- Gross receipts
- $214,428
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Smith | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ainslie | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Jordan | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Kluger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Mullen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Ainslie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Crespi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cody Crowell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Emerson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Goodwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Grace | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Kalisman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Maggio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marley Overman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Peter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Pohrer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Benjamin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Sterne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Vecellio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Smith | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ainslie | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Jordan | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Kluger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Mullen | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Ainslie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Crespi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cody Crowell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Emerson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Goodwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Grace | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Kalisman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sara Maggio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marley Overman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Peter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Pohrer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carolyn Ryan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Sterne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Vecellio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Smith | Chairman, Executive Comm M Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Ainslie | Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Darlene Jordan | Vice Chairman, Executive C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Kluger | Executive Comm Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Mullen | Executive Comm Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Simses | Executive Comm Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Smith | Executive Comm Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Suzanne Ainslie | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cody Crowell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Goodwin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Grace | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Kalisman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim McCann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Peter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Pohrer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Preston | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lesly Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Storkerson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Natalie Emerson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1655 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE 500, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401-2206
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Alicia Mullen, 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd 500, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
- Signed the 990
- Alicia Mullen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (561) 835-1313
- Return prepared by
- Holyfield & Thomas LLC
Mission
To enhance and support the public recreational programs and facilities in the Town of Palm Beach, promoting community engagement and wellbeing.
Program accomplishments
- The Friends of Recreation is dedicated to supporting early childhood development through access to quality educational and recreational programs. We underwrite specific facility or program enhancement projects annually, adding features like shade structures, lighting, and technology support. Additionally, we have provided sustained scholarship funding of over $10,000 annually to Camp Palm Beach since 2021, specifically to benefit the children of Town employees. This investment reflects our belief in the long-term value of early enrichment programs, which play a critical role in academic readiness, social development, and community well being.Expenses $24,018 · grants $24,018
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 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2812213
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,649,768
- Income (IRS master file)
- $214,428
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $214,428 | $50,482 | $1,649,768 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $342,257 | $48,304 | $1,401,280 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $293,758 | $66,225 | $994,182 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $141,584 | $56,759 | $705,522 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 81-2812213).
Questions about FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC is 81-2812213.
- Is FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF RECREATION 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 RECREATION INC 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 RECREATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Alicia Mullen.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF RECREATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $214,428, expenses of $50,482 and total assets of $1,649,768 at year end.
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