Nonprofit · EIN 84-3765898
FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL
Tax-exempt · WALPOLE, NH 03608
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,050 | $53,289 | -$1,239 | $68,553 | – | $68,553 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $169,409 | $137,411 | $31,998 | $69,792 | $0 | $69,792 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $51,818 | $56,238 | -$4,420 | $37,794 | – | $37,794 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,421
- Program service revenue
- $2,904
- Investment income
- $1,725
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $53,289
- Program services (functional)
- $25,378
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,792
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,553
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,553
- Cash, savings and investments
- $68,553
- Gross receipts
- $52,050
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Pearson | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Dunnigan | Vice-Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Nerrie | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Allison Smith | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Rowan Norlander-McCarty | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Pearson | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Dunnigan | Vice-Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Nerrie | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Allison Smith | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Rowan Norlander-McCarty | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Pearson | Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Dunnigan | Vice-Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Nerrie | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Allison Smith | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Rowan Norlander-McCarty | Director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 507 MARCH HILL RD, WALPOLE, NH 03608-4625
- In care of
- % MICHAEL NERRIE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 507 MARCH HILL ROAD, Walpole NH 03608
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Michael Nerrie, 507 MARCH HILL ROAD, Walpole NH 03608
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Nerrie, Treasurer
- Website
- www.distanthill.org
Mission
In support of its charitable and educational goals Friends of Distant Hill aims to assist Distant Hill Gardens and Nature Trail in furthering its mission of promoting environmental and horticultural education. This includes inspiring both children and adults regardless of ability to connect with nature through education observation and play. Friends of Distant Hill helps develop promote and fundraise for Distant Hills mission-aligned services facilities and programs.
Program accomplishments
- ACCESSIBLE TRAILS: In 2025 we built another quarter-mile of wheelchair- and stroller-accessible trail bringing the total of smooth gravel trails at Distant Hill Nature Trail to over two miles. Costs for the gravel trail fabric culverts and tractor fuel are included in the total. All labor and tractor hours were donated. Estimated number of annual visitors to Distant Hill Nature Trail: 5,000 to 7,500.Expenses $8,656
- ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: In May of 2025 we purchased a 10x12 storage shed for pavilion events along with solar panels a monitor a solar generator to power the monitor a sound bar and lights for the pavilion. We held 20 free workshops and events in 2025 attended by over 200 community members.Expenses $7,999
- WILDLIFE CONSERVATION: In the spring of 2025 we used a 5,000 grant from the Bailey Charitable Foundation to install eight motion-sensor wildlife cameras to capture video of the wildlife that use the property. The cameras were installed and monitored by Jaime McGuigan from the 501c3 nonprofit Access Conservation. Jaime led two Wildlife Camera Workshops in the fall of 2025 to showcase her work with 48 attendees.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Supplies for trail building and maintenance including markers metal sign holders and tools for trail construction and upkeep.Expenses $3,723
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
- 84-3765898
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,553
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,050
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $52,050 | $53,289 | $68,553 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $169,409 | $137,411 | $69,792 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $51,818 | $56,238 | $37,794 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Michael Nerrie | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michael Nerrie | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Michael Nerrie | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 84-3765898).
Questions about FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL is 84-3765898.
- Is FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL 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 DISTANT HILL 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 DISTANT HILL 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 DISTANT HILL?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Michael Nerrie.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF DISTANT HILL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,050, expenses of $53,289 and total assets of $68,553 at year end.
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