Nonprofit · EIN 88-0437464
FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC
Tax-exempt · GERLACH, NV 89412
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $269,445 | $206,706 | $62,739 | $86,452 | $0 | $86,452 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $182,943 | $172,472 | $10,471 | $23,713 | – | $23,713 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $238,388
- of which government grants
- $192,866
- Program service revenue
- $23,832
- Investment income
- $2,500
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,130
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,595
- Other revenue
- $4,725
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,946
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $36,510
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $477
- Program services (functional)
- $142,321
- Management and general (functional)
- $64,385
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,713
- Total assets, end of year
- $86,452
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $86,452
- Gross receipts
- $270,683
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 180
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Penland | Former Director Trustee or director, Former | 2 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Robert Warner | President and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chanda Keefe | Secretary and Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelsey Castaneda | Treasurer and Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurstin Graham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Gasca | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Natasha Majewski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Rosenfeld | Former President and Director Trustee or director, Former | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Fallon | Former Director Trustee or director, Former | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY WITTEK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $64,534 | $6,000 |
| JEFF ROSENFELD | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PENLAND | VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHANDA KEEFE | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELSEY CASTANEDA | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE COOPER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SNYDER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURSTIN GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GASCA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY FALLON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CLARK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA NASH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 224, GERLACH, NV 89412-0224
- In care of
- % STACEY WITTEK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT WARNER, 320 MAIN STREET, PO BOX 224, GERLACH, NV 89412
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT WARNER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (775) 625-7848
- Website
- BLACKROCKDESERT.ORG
Mission
FRIENDS INSPIRES PUBLIC LAND STEWARDSHIP IN THE BLACK ROCK DESERT REGION THROUGH CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION. FOUNDED IN 1999 FRIENDS BRINGS TOGETHER NEIGHBORS VISITORS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE APPRECIATION FOR THE AREAS HISTORICAL ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL RECREATIONAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES WITHIN THE BLACK ROCK DESERT AND HIGH ROCK CANYON EMIGRANT TRAILS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA. FRIENDS PROVIDES CRITICAL SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS AND EXPERTISE TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TO HELP PROTECT THIS WILD AND IRREPLACEABLE LANDSCAPE.
Program accomplishments
- 3D Destination Development Grant Travel Nevada- Administered a federal grant to support stewardship visitor engagement and responsible recreation in the Black Rock High Rock area. Activities included planning consultant-led assessments and public outreach through a dedicated website and marketing efforts. In 2024 Friends of Black Rock High Rock advanced conservation education and ecotourism programs. We developed a long-term fundraising plan with Blueprint Collaborative and enhanced branding and outreach with Chainsaw Communications launching a new website that boosted social media reach. We introduced new outdoor programs expanded e-bike tours and held certified interpretive guide training. The 3D Project and mural initiative launched alongside community tours and stewardship events. We strengthened fiscal planning created a grants calendar and supported local economic impact by engaging regional artists contractors and businesses positioning Gerlach as a growing sustainable tourism destination.Expenses $69,727 · revenue $131,177
- The Bureau of Land Management - Friends of Black Rock High Rock organized a variety of events and tours to engage the community and promote the appreciation of public lands. Activities included hosting an Artist in Residence program organizing the Black Rock Rendezvous campout participating in National Public Lands Day and National Trails Day events and conducting site stewardship initiatives throughout the year. Additionally the staff dedicated efforts to manage and operate a visitor center located in Gerlach Nevada to provide information and support to visitors exploring the areas natural beauty and resources.Expenses $50,958 · revenue $48,750
- Fly Ranch Nature Walks - Public Education and Interpretation Programs: Guided educational tours were conducted at the Fly Ranch property to raise awareness of the Black Rock Desert region and its conservation values. The Fly Ranch Nature Walking Tours organized and led by Friends staff and volunteers take place weekly at the scenic Fly Ranch property owned by Burning Man located north of Gerlach. Participants have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the area while learning about its unique ecosystems and wildlife. These tours provide an educational and interactive experience that promotes environmental awareness and a greater appreciation for the environment.Expenses $8,750 · revenue $18,550
- THROUGH A WASHOE COUNTY GRANT FRIENDS WAS ABLE TO ACQUIRE ELECTRIC BIKES PROVIDING AN ECO FRIENDLY AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION OPTION TO SUPPORT TOURISM. ADDITIONALLY THROUGH THIS PROGRAM GRANT FRIENDS WAS ABLE TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE TOUR GUIDE TRAINING EQUIPPING GUIDES WITH SUBSTANTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES TO LEAD ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE TOURS OF THE BLACK ROCK DESERT AND SURROUNDING NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS. THROUGH THIS GRANT INITIATIVE FRIENDS IS FURTHER ABLE TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL PRACTICES AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES IN THE REGION.Expenses $12,886 · revenue $12,939
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0437464
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $86,452
- Income (IRS master file)
- $270,683
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $269,445 | $206,706 | $86,452 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $182,943 | $172,472 | $23,713 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 88-0437464).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC is 88-0437464.
- Is FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK 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 OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC 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 BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ROBERT WARNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BLACK ROCK HIGH ROCK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $269,445, expenses of $206,706 and total assets of $86,452 at year end.
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