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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1350538

FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC

Tax-exempt · OSWEGO, NY 13126

Financials

$44K$36K2023$31K$30K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990-EZ$30,991$30,050$941$68,512–$68,512
April 30, 2024990-EZ$44,313$35,517$8,796$67,572–$67,572
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,925
Investment income
$3
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,063

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$102
Other expenses
$29,948
Program services (functional)
$29,948

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$67,571
Total assets, end of year
$68,512
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$68,512
Cash, savings and investments
$28,800
Gross receipts
$40,396

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL FOSTERPRESIDENT5$0
THOMAS SHANKENVICE PRESIDE5$0
JANET CLERKINSECRETARY5$0
PALOMA SARKARTREASURER5$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAUL FOSTERPRESIDENT5$0
THOMAS SHANKENVICE PRESIDE5$0
JANET CLERKINSECRETARY5$0
PALOMA SARKARTREASURER5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5379, OSWEGO, NY 13126-5379
In care of
% BERNIE HENDERSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO BOX 5379, OSWEGO NY 13126
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
PALOMA SARKAR, 214 WEST FIRST STREET, OSWEGO NY 13126
Signed the 990-EZ
PALOMA SARKAR, TREASURER
Phone
(315) 207-8004
Return prepared by
BURDICK & PEARSON CPA'S PLLC

Mission

TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS, TO ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE COLLECTION OF ARTIFIACTS AND DOCUMENTS, AND TO DEVELOP AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITORS. THE FRIENDS GROUP ALSO SPONSORS EVENTS LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS OF THE FORT ONTARIO HISTORIC SITE.

990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS, TO ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE COLLECTION OF ARTIFIACTS AND DOCUMENTS, AND TO DEVELOP AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE EXPERIENCE OF VISITORS. THE FRIENDS GROUP ALSO SPONSORS EVENTS LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS OF THE FORT ONTARIO HISTORIC SITE.
    Expenses $29,948

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
16-1350538
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
1994
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$68,512
Income (IRS master file)
$40,396

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZApril 2025$30,991$30,050$68,512XML
990-EZApril 2024$44,313$35,517$67,572XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: PALOMA SARKAR
April 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZApril 2022–––IRS
990-EZApril 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2020–––IRS
990-EZApril 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: BERNIE HENDERSON
April 30, 2016≤ $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 16-1350538).

Questions about FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC is 16-1350538.
Is FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names PALOMA SARKAR.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FORT ONTARIO INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,991, expenses of $30,050 and total assets of $68,512 at year end.

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