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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0403996

FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80926

Financials

$88K$22K2023$54K$99K2024$112K$12K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$112,279$12,237$100,042$220,544$4$220,540
December 31, 2024990-EZ$53,987$98,518-$44,531$120,520$22$120,498
December 31, 2023990-EZ$88,425$21,732$66,693$165,029$0$165,029
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,867
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$114
Net income from fundraising events
$17,298
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$111
Printing, publications and postage
$1,540
Other expenses
$10,586
Program services (functional)
$10,764

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,520
Total assets, end of year
$220,544
Total liabilities, end of year
$4
Net assets, end of year
$220,540
Cash, savings and investments
$220,544
Gross receipts
$124,924

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia CooperVice President9$0
Lori HawkinsTreasurer4$0
Lori O'HareSecretary1$0
Jack BusherAt Large1$0
Ralph CadwalladerAt Large4$0
Steve StadlerAt Large1$0
Rick UptonAt Large4$0
Kylee TaylorAt Large3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia CooperVice President9$0
Lori HawkinsTreasurer4$0
Lori O'HareSecretary1$0
Jack BusherAt Large1$0
Ralph CadwalladerAt Large4$0
Robert FalconeAt Large3$0
Steve StadlerAt Large1$0
Rick UptonAt Large4$0
Kylee TaylorAt Large2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Abbie BurkePresident1$0
Patricia CooperVice President9$0
Lori HawkinsTreasurer2$0
Lori O'HareSecretary1$0
Jack BusherAt Large2$0
Ralph CadwalladerAt Large3$0
Robert FalconeAt Large1$0
Jennifer PalmesAt Large1$0
Rick UptonAt Large1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
410 JL RANCH HTS, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80926-9803
In care of
% GLEN L SCOTT
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs CO 80926
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Pat Cooper, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs CO 80926
Signed the 990-EZ
Lori Hawkins, Treasurer
Phone
(719) 338-2321

Mission

To support and advocate for Cheyenne Mountain State Park. We serve to protect, enhance and preserve for all time the natural state and spectacular beauty of the park. We work in partnership with the park staff to promote recreational and educational activities as well as advocate for important park issues.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Support and appreciate 111 volunteers and park staff not funded by park's budget. Volunteers are vital to park programs and activities. Food is provided at volunteer events and at annual banquet to honor all volunteers.
    Expenses $2,535
  • Trail interpretation support including junior ranger booklets, Adventure Day, Girl Scout Day, Leave No Child Indoors, First Day Hike and Archery program
    Expenses $7,236
  • Identify and remove timber for the purpose of fire prevention. Maintain 28 miles of trails in the park for visitors to use safely.
    Expenses $993

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
03-0403996
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$220,544
Income (IRS master file)
$124,924

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$112,279$12,237$220,544IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$53,987$98,518$120,520IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$88,425$21,732$165,029XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Pat Cooper
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: David R Barcus
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: David Barcus
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 03-0403996).

Questions about FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK is 03-0403996.
Is FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 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 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 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 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK 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 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK?
The 990-N for 2022 names Pat Cooper.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,279, expenses of $12,237 and total assets of $220,544 at year end.

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