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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1245677

ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · SALIDA, CO 81201

Financials

$92K$79K2023$79K$75K2024$49K$45K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$48,615$44,922$3,693$231,178$17,899$213,279
December 31, 2024990-EZ$79,450$74,710$4,740$214,305$4,719$209,586
December 31, 2023990-EZ$92,421$79,442$12,979$239,842$34,996$204,846
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$16,253
Investment income
$2,689
Other revenue
$29,673

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,770
Other expenses
$42,152

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$214,305
Total assets, end of year
$231,178
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,899
Net assets, end of year
$213,279
Cash, savings and investments
$192,740
Gross receipts
$48,615

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM MARQUISTREASURER5$0
ROB WILLIAMSPRESIDENT5$0
MARK ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
TRAVIS HOCHARDBOARD MEMBER1$0
LUKE URBINESECRETARY1$0
KATE STEPANBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANDREW MADDOXBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM MARQUISTREASURER5$0
ROB WILLIAMSPRESIDENT5$0
MARK ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER1$0
TRAVIS HOCHARDBOARD MEMBER1$0
LUKE URBINESECRETARY1$0
KATE STEPANBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANDREW MADDOXBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM MARQUISTREASURER5$0
MIKE KISSACKPRESIDENT5$0
BILL DOVORAKBOARD MEMBER1$0
TRAVIS HOCHARDBOARD MEMBER1$0
LUKE URBINESECRETARY1$0
TREY SHELTONBOARD MEMBER1$0
ROB WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1413, SALIDA, CO 81201-1413
In care of
% JOSEPH GREINER
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
PO Box 1555, Buena Vista CO 81211
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Joseph Greiner, PO 1555, Buena Vista CO 81211
Signed the 990-EZ
WILLIAM MARQUIS, TREASURER
Phone
(719) 942-4362
Website
AROA.ORG
Return prepared by
SUE L MURPHY CPA PC

Mission

LIKE-MINDED RAFTING COMPANY OWNERS WHOSE INTENT IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE USE OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER FOR COMMERCIAL RAFTING THROUGH JOINT ADVERTISING EFFORTS AND BY THE POOLING OF RESOURCES AGAINST POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES WHICH COULD LIMIT THE OWNERS' USE OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WORK WITH THE ARKANSAS HEADWATERS REC AREA IN THE FORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT PLANS AND COMMERCIAL PERMITS NECESSARY FOR COMMERCIAL USE OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER. MONITOR THE VOLUNTARY FLOW PROGRAM, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE RIVER AT A MINIMUM FLOW OF 700 CFS FROM JULY 1-AUGUST 15 IN BROWNS CANYON, BIGHORN SHEEP CANYON AND ROYAL GORGE. EDUCATE COMMUNITY AND COMMERCIAL USERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN THE ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY.PROTECT USERS OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER RELATING TO WATER RIGHTS AND LEGAL ISSUES. THIS IS NOT LIMITED TO AROA OR COMMERCIAL USERS.MAINTAIN WEBSITE TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL USE OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER.

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
84-1245677
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$231,178
Income (IRS master file)
$48,615

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$48,615$44,922$231,178IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$79,450$74,710$214,305XML
990-EZDecember 2023$92,421$79,442$239,842XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Joseph Greiner
December 31, 2015≤ $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 84-1245677).

Questions about ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION is 84-1245677.
Is ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2002.
Are donations to ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION 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 ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION 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 ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2015 names Joseph Greiner.
Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $48,615, expenses of $44,922 and total assets of $231,178 at year end.

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