Nonprofit · EIN 85-2224128
FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC
Tax-exempt · TRENTON, NJ 08610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $165,025 | $137,494 | $27,531 | $276,403 | $2,467 | $273,936 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $154,574 | $103,869 | $50,705 | $248,751 | $2,346 | $246,405 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $83,845 | $63,428 | $20,417 | $197,292 | $1,592 | $195,700 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $132,138
- Membership dues
- $10,480
- Program service revenue
- $15,038
- Investment income
- $4,179
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,190
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,700
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,354
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,538
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,725
- Other expenses
- $45,877
- Program services (functional)
- $111,981
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $248,751
- Total assets, end of year
- $276,403
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,467
- Net assets, end of year
- $273,936
- Cash, savings and investments
- $276,403
- Gross receipts
- $166,221
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catharine A Frank | Executive Dir. | 40 | $58,700 |
| Michael Skelly Sr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Jeanette Bergeron | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Jackie Stone | President | 3 | $0 |
| Megha Rajoria | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Debra Brockway | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Eugene M Fuzy | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Nikki Caplinger | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Michael MacEwan | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret Simpson | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Mark Gallagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Fritzinger | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Brockway | Trustee | 11 | $991 |
| Michael Skelly Sr | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Coleman | Board President | 14 | $0 |
| Jackie Stone | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Joel Dowshen | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Eugene M Fuzy | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Nikki Caplinger | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael MacEwan | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Margaret Simpson | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Mark Gallagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Fritzinger | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Simpson | Trustee | 3 | $1,429 |
| Michael Skelly | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Coleman | Board President | 15 | $0 |
| Jackie Stone | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Joel Dowshen | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Debra Brockway | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Eugene M Fuzy | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Karren Newman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Michael MacEwan | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Gallagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 157 WESTCOTT AVE, TRENTON, NJ 08610-5721
- In care of
- % PATRICIA COLEMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton NJ 08610
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Pat Coleman, 26 Blue Ridge Rd, Titusville NJ 08560
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jackie Stone, President
- Phone
- (215) 266-9666
- Website
- abbottmarshlands.org
- Return prepared by
- Lear & Pannepacker LLP
Mission
The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands promotes the appreciation of the environmental richness and cultural history of the Abbott Marshlands through stewardship, outdoor experiences, science, education, art and history.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands offered over 200 Public Programs with a total attendance of over 3800 people. Most programs were free of charge and they included educational trail walks, community gatherings, art programs and exhibit openings, and special guest speaker presentations. Major efforts were made in 2025 to reach new audiences, with programming that invited the local communities into the Abbott Marshlands in novel ways.Expenses $54,203
- Volunteer training and recruitment was a major effort in 2025 with over 4100 hours of volunteer service recorded. Our second Abbott Ambassador Training Program was completed, and volunteers supported the Friends efforts at the Tulpehaking Nature Center, at numerous outreach events, and also by participating in many Stewardship activities, including trail building and invasive species removal.Expenses $24,339
- The Jack Graham Intern Program continued in 2025 with part-time interns for a six week summer program. Interns received education about the ecology and history of the marshlands, assisted in marsh stewardship activities including water monitoring, and performed independent research on a marsh related topic of their choice.Expenses $16,506
- The Friends for the Abbott Marshlands also provide an online Calendar of Events for activities taking place in the marshlands, facilitate meetings of the Abbott Marshlands Stewardship Council, and provide financial support to the Tulpehaking Nature Center for programs and supplies.Expenses $16,933
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
- 85-2224128
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $276,403
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $165,025 | $137,494 | $276,403 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $154,574 | $103,869 | $248,751 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $83,845 | $63,428 | $197,292 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Pat Coleman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-2224128).
Questions about FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC is 85-2224128.
- Is FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS 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 FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC 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 FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC 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 FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Pat Coleman.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,700 (Catharine A Frank, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS FOR THE ABBOTT MARSHLANDS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,025, expenses of $137,494 and total assets of $276,403 at year end.
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