Nonprofit · EIN 82-1973091
IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS
Tax-exempt · BOISE, ID 83701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $62,615 | $78,359 | -$15,744 | $76,733 | $1,294 | $75,439 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $78,440 | $86,196 | -$7,756 | $92,572 | $1,389 | $91,183 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $89,976 | $90,976 | -$1,000 | $100,138 | $1,199 | $98,939 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,605
- Investment income
- $10
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,035
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,049
- Other expenses
- $14,275
- Program services (functional)
- $29,099
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,572
- Total assets, end of year
- $76,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,294
- Net assets, end of year
- $75,439
- Cash, savings and investments
- $76,733
- Gross receipts
- $62,615
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSON FOSTER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| ILANA RUBEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JESS GEHIN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY KLICK | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN AHERIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MERRILL BEYELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY BOUGHTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LELEI COYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY HANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES PETZKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LISA REBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ZACHARY TANOUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSON FOSTER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| ILANA RUBEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| JESS GEHIN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MERRILL BEYELER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BUNDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LELEI COYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ELLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY HANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY KLICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RHIANA MENEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LISA REBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREL SAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSON FOSTER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER DERMOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK LEONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREL SAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LELEI COYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MERRILL BEYLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY PRIEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RHIANA MENEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA HUPP | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LISA REBMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY HANEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1965, BOISE, ID 83701-1965
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JESS GEHIN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (208) 949-8961
- Website
- WWW.IDAHOBO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SILVER BRIDGE CPAS
Mission
IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS' (IBO) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COLLECTIVE, NON-PARTISAN BUSINESS VOICE IN SUPPORT OF THE INVESTMENTS, JOBS, INNOVATIONS, REVENUES AND WELLNESS BENEFITS SUSTAINED THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF IDAHO'S OUTDOORS AND PUBLIC LANDS. WE SUPPORT RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WORK THAT PROMOTES THE JOBS, REVENUES, INNOVATIONS AND WELLNESS BENEFITS SUSTAINED THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF OUR OUTDOORS AND PUBLIC LANDS. THROUGH NEWSLETTERS AND SOCIAL MEDIA, WE KEEP OUR MEMBERS INFORMED ON PUBLIC LAND USE AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES. WE DRIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNIVERSITY ECONOMIC DEPARTMENTS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH THAT MEASURES THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF OUR OUTDOORS FROM HEALTH BENEFITS/HEATH SAVINGS TO OUR OUTDOORS AS A MARKETING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ASSET FOR OUR BUSINESSES. WE ALSO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AND LEGISLATION THAT SUSTAIN AND PROTECT OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Program accomplishments
- FACILITATING EDUCATION THROUGH OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, PROMOTING ACCESS TO IDAHO'S OUTDOORS AS A SOCIAL DETERMINANT OF HEALTH, ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AS PART OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE AND THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO HELP SPONSOR THE NEW FOSTER FAMILY PARKS PASS PROGRAM SERVING ALL FOSTER FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE STATE, AND HOSTING BUSINESS LEARNING ROUNDTABLES TO EXPLORE HOW BUSINESSES VALUE AND SUPPORT OUR OUTDOORS AND PUBLIC LANDS. WE ALSO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY BY HOSTING VOLUNTEER EVENTS TO CLEAN UP TRASH, REMOVE NOXIOUS WEEDS, AND PLANT NATIVE SEEDLINGS.Expenses $29,099
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 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-1973091
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $76,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,615
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $62,615 | $78,359 | $76,733 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $78,440 | $86,196 | $92,572 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $89,976 | $90,976 | $100,138 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 82-1973091).
Questions about IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS
- What is the EIN of IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS is 82-1973091.
- Is IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS 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 IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS 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 IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IDAHO BUSINESS FOR THE OUTDOORS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,615, expenses of $78,359 and total assets of $76,733 at year end.
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