Nonprofit · EIN 85-0388043
FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $34,196 | $15,604 | $18,592 | $203,561 | $10,175 | $193,386 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $33,594 | $7,915 | $25,679 | $174,794 | $0 | $174,794 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,285
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,323
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,151
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $437
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,082
- Printing, publications and postage
- $73
- Other expenses
- $5,449
- Program services (functional)
- $27,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $174,794
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,561
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,175
- Net assets, end of year
- $193,386
- Cash, savings and investments
- $19,206
- Gross receipts
- $85,262
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Garcia | Chairman | 7 | $0 |
| Karen Brown | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Gwen Wynn | Treasurer | 9 | $0 |
| Beth Wright-Smith | Operations/Director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Larson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Wynn | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Boyer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Billson | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Garcia | Chairman/Operations | 7 | $0 |
| Karen Brown | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Gwen Wynn | Treasurer/Scheduling/Inventory | 8 | $0 |
| Julie Larsen | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alan Wynn | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Boyer | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Hill | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Peggy Billson | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5105 PONDEROSA AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110-8300
- In care of
- % WANDA E HELMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 9010 Cordova Ave NE, Albuquerque NM 87112
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Abel Camarena, 1639 Cerro Vista Loop NW, Los Lunas NM 87031
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gwen Wynn, Treasurer
- Phone
- (505) 310-2469
Mission
Natural resources and Wildfire prevention education
Program accomplishments
- Display the Hot and Cold air balloons in the likeness of Smokey Bear in events in the USA. Estimated observers and participants is 1,816,837, for 19 events. Estimated media and internet audience, unknown.Expenses $26,126
- Sales of pins, caps, mugs, and shirts with the Smokey Bear Balloon image and other Smokey Bear memorabilia by mail order.Expenses $1,295
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 | Not 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
- 85-0388043
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,561
- Income (IRS master file)
- $85,262
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $34,196 | $15,604 | $203,561 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $33,594 | $7,915 | $174,794 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Abel Camarena | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-0388043).
Questions about FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON is 85-0388043.
- Is FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON 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 SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Abel Camarena.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SMOKEY BEAR BALLOON have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $34,196, expenses of $15,604 and total assets of $203,561 at year end.
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