Nonprofit · EIN 25-1867180
THE BISON FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CARLISLE, PA 17013
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $102,960 | $109,270 | -$6,310 | $370,412 | $5,285 | $365,127 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,993 | $98,933 | -$32,940 | $371,437 | $0 | $371,437 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $97,985
- Investment income
- $4,975
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $102,225
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,000
- Other expenses
- $45
- Program services (functional)
- $102,225
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $371,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $370,412
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,285
- Net assets, end of year
- $365,127
- Cash, savings and investments
- $368,628
- Gross receipts
- $102,960
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| COLLEEN FRIEND | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALT BOND | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSH BARR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN HAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF GAYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE GOGOJ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDA MANNING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MONIQUE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY WORLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BLACK | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| COLLEEN FRIEND | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| WALT BOND | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSH BARR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAN HAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF GAYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE GOGOJ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDA MANNING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MONIQUE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GARY WORLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 623 W PENN ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013-2239
- In care of
- % DAVE EAVENSON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL BLACK, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (717) 440-3312
- Return prepared by
- BOYER & RITTER LLC
Mission
THE BISON FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN ORDER TO ASSURE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE CARLISLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Program accomplishments
- TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS, INCREASE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE SCHOOLS, ENCOURAGE ALUMNI TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION, AND ENCOURAGE AND INCREASE CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.Expenses $102,225 · grants $102,225
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1867180
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $370,412
- Income (IRS master file)
- $102,960
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- July 13, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $102,960 | $109,270 | $370,412 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $65,993 | $98,933 | $371,437 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 25-1867180).
Questions about THE BISON FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE BISON FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BISON FOUNDATION is 25-1867180.
- Is THE BISON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2012.
- Are donations to THE BISON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BISON 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 THE BISON FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE BISON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BISON FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE BISON FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $102,960, expenses of $109,270 and total assets of $370,412 at year end.
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