Nonprofit · EIN 86-0880702
EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SONOITA, AZ 85637
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $108,687 | $87,586 | $21,101 | $250,800 | $0 | $250,800 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $106,032 | $113,577 | -$7,545 | $236,608 | $0 | $236,608 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,272
- of which government grants
- $26,368
- Membership dues
- $20,904
- Program service revenue
- $56,251
- Investment income
- $5,164
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $71,278
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,596
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,712
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $236,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $250,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $250,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $140,614
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $110,186
- Gross receipts
- $108,687
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 245
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Boise McCabe | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Pam Perry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Boice | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Larry Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy Vail | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Rick Collins | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Marti Conroy | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Dobias | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Rosie Jex | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Christine Haaksma | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Patrone | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Steve Boice | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Larry Fisher | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Timothy Vail | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Marti Conroy | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Dobias | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Faith Boise McCabe | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Pam Perry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rick Collins | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rosie Jex | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 842, SONOITA, AZ 85637-0842
- In care of
- % CHRISTINE J HAAKSMA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Faith Boise McCabe, PO Box 842, Sonoita, AZ 85637
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTINE J HAAKSMA, Treasurer
- Phone
- (520) 455-5757
- Return prepared by
- Elizabeth A Sullivan PLLC
Mission
The primary purpose of the Foundation is the historic preservation of the Empire Ranch, both buildings and improvements, educating the public on the Western heritage of the area and developing an appreciation of the ranch for rural and urban volunteers and visitors.
Program accomplishments
- The Cowboy Festival (previously called Round Up) is held in the Fall. The event brings in visitors and volunteers from all walks of life. The day has many exhibits and arena events which highlight ranch life. Local authors are given a venue to promote books which showcase the Western Ranching heritage of the South West. Other events, Tours of the Ranch, Western Movie showings and the Ranch Spring Trail Ride also educate the public as to our Western Heritage.This year the event was held over 2 days.Expenses $71,278 · revenue $108,687
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0880702
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $250,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $108,687
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $108,687 | $87,586 | $250,800 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $106,032 | $113,577 | $236,608 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $130,838 | $140,782 | $234,652 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $126,282 | $91,808 | $230,724 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 86-0880702).
Questions about EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION is 86-0880702.
- Is EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION 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 EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION 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 EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Faith Boise McCabe.
- Who are the officers and directors of EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EMPIRE RANCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $108,687, expenses of $87,586 and total assets of $250,800 at year end.
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