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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1581740

FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC

Tax-exempt · SENECA FALLS, NY 13148

Financials

$85K$38K2022$35K$39K2023$49K$19K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$49,055$19,198$29,857$237,268$5,832$231,436
September 30, 2024990-EZ$35,030$39,362-$4,332$211,543$9,966$201,577
September 30, 2023990-EZ$85,285$38,309$46,976$207,813$1,904$205,909
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,368
Investment income
$1,257
Net income from fundraising events
$9,047
Net income from sales of inventory
$26,383

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,910
Printing, publications and postage
$248
Other expenses
$16,040
Program services (functional)
$11,046

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$211,543
Total assets, end of year
$237,268
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,832
Net assets, end of year
$231,436
Cash, savings and investments
$119,186
Gross receipts
$77,031

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHUCK GIBSONDIRECTOR0$0
STEVE BENEDICTDIRECTOR0$0
JACKIE BAKKERPRESIDENT0$0
MATT FRACKELTONDIRECTOR0$0
BILL YUDICHAKVICE PRESIDE0$0
ALLYN PAULTREASURER0$0
DAVE FITCHDIRECTOR0$0
LINDA MOTTSECRETARY0$0
JIM ECKLERDIRECTOR0$0
MIKE BARDDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHUCK GIBSONDIRECTOR0$0
STEVE BENEDICTDIRECTOR0$0
JACKIE BAKKERPRESIDENT0$0
MATT FRACKELTONDIRECTOR0$0
BILL YUDICHAKVICE PRESIDE0$0
ALLYN PAULTREASURER0$0
DAVE FITCHDIRECTOR0$0
LINDA MOTTSECRETARY0$0
JIM ECKLERDIRECTOR0$0
MIKE BARDDIRECTOR0$0
SARAH FLEMINGDIRECTOR0$0
FRED LEFFDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHUCK GIBSONDIRECTOR0$0
STEVE BENEDICTDIRECTOR0$0
JACKIE BAKKERPRESIDENT0$0
MATT FRACKELTONDIRECTOR0$0
BILL YUDICHAKVICE PRESIDE0$0
ALLYN PAULTREASURER0$0
DAVE FITCHDIRECTOR0$0
LINDA MOTTSECRETARY0$0
JIM ECKLERDIRECTOR0$0
MIKE BARDDIRECTOR0$0
SARAH FLEMINGDIRECTOR0$0
FRED LEFFDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3395 US ROUTE 20, SENECA FALLS, NY 13148-9423
In care of
% MONTEZUMA WILDLIFE REF
Signed the 990-EZ
ALLYN PAUL, TREASURER
Phone
(315) 568-5987
Return prepared by
YAEGER & TREVISO CPAS PC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, HABITAT RESTORATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION, ENHANCING PUBLIC SUPPORT AND PUBLIC ACCESS FOR THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX.

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUTREACH: DIRECT SUPPORT OF MAC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ONSITE AND OFFSITE EXHIBITS. WE PROVIDE THE ON CELL NETWORK OF SIGNS AND THE INTERNET CONNECTION TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPLEX WHILE ON SITE OR EVEN FROM HOME.
    Expenses $1,473
  • MARKETING & PROMOTION: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP: ON-LINE NEWSLETTER; MAINTAIN WEBSITE; PREPARE AND ADMINISTER GRANT PROPOSALS AND ASSOCIATED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
    Expenses $848
  • WILDLIFE/HABITAT CONSERVATION: PROVIDE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND PERSONNEL TO CONDUCT VARIOUS MONITORING AND RESEARCH PROJECTS, HABITAT RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, AND INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THE ALL-VOLUNTEER MARSH PROGRAM.
    Expenses $7,568
  • ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
    Expenses $1,157

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
16-1581740
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
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$237,268
Income (IRS master file)
$77,031

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$49,055$19,198$237,268XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$35,030$39,362$211,543XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$85,285$38,309$207,813XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––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 16-1581740).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC is 16-1581740.
Is FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX 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 THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE MONTEZUMA WETLANDS COMPLEX INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,055, expenses of $19,198 and total assets of $237,268 at year end.

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