Nonprofit · EIN 26-2738429
FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $801,405 | $656,127 | $145,278 | $2,771,957 | $681 | $2,771,276 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,444,292 | $720,199 | $1,724,093 | $2,646,080 | $20,082 | $2,625,998 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,019,578 | $537,272 | $482,306 | $987,543 | $85,638 | $901,905 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $594,264
- Program service revenue
- $173,034
- Investment income
- $30,110
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,997
- Other revenue
- $3,997
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,417
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,527
- Other salaries and wages
- $177,846
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $314,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $59,390
- Legal fees
- $614
- Accounting fees
- $11,000
- Occupancy
- $2,764
- Travel
- $331
- Depreciation
- $1,400
- Program services (functional)
- $449,037
- Management and general (functional)
- $89,048
- Fundraising (functional)
- $118,042
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,646,080
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,771,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $681
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,771,276
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,550
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,669,756
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,101,520
- Gross receipts
- $818,369
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA RATZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $94,563 | $8,964 |
| KOBINA ANKUMAH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HITCHCOCK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM FORGACS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA WILMOTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAT CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUNTER GROVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE LENTILE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NIEDZWIECKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINI OKEEFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY RUPRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRITZ SPAINHOUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAGE SPODEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZIE TOLMIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETE WESTERHOLM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDY SPEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT KNOTTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT LONEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA RATZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $103,430 |
| KOBI ANKUMAH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON HITCHCOCK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE CECCACCI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JESSICA WILMOTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PETER WESTERHOLM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN NIEDZWIECKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM FORGACS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT KNOTTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAGE SPODEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAT CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANDY SPEARS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF RUPRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUNTER GROVES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN POYNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLY LANAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY FULCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA BEDNARICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM AARON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ratz | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $94,231 |
| Jason Hitchcock | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Ceccacci | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kobi Ankumah | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jessica Wilmoth | Treassurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 68499, NASHVILLE, TN 37206-8499
- In care of
- % CAROL WILLIAMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 68499, Nashville TN 37206
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- REBECCA RATZ, PO BOX 68499, NASHVILLE, TN 37206
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Richard Bess, 1918 Holly Street, Nashville TN 37206
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA RATZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (615) 496-6798
- Website
- http://friendsofshelby.org/
- Return prepared by
- BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
FOUNDED IN 2008, FRIENDS OF SHELBY IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF SHELBY PARK AND BOTTOMS FOR EVERYONE TO APPRECIATE AND PROTECT.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDED IN 2008, FRIENDS OF SHELBY IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND PROMOTION OF SHELBY PARK AND BOTTOMS FOR EVERYONE TO APPRECIATE AND PROTECT. FRIENDS OF SHELBY WORKS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEGRITY OF THE PARK BY SUPPORTING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING PARK FEATURES, PROMOTING PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION, AND ADVOCATING FOR A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR ALL USER GROUPS. FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK IMPLEMENTS PARK FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS, HOSTS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, AND ENGAGES VOLUNTEERS IN CARE OF THE PARK.Expenses $449,037 · grants $45,417 · revenue $177,031
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2738429
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,771,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $818,369
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $801,405 | $656,127 | $2,771,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,444,292 | $720,199 | $2,646,080 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,019,578 | $537,272 | $987,543 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $368,098 | $237,877 | $420,957 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Richard Bess | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 26-2738429).
Questions about FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC is 26-2738429.
- Is FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK 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 SHELBY PARK INC 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 SHELBY PARK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names REBECCA RATZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,563 (REBECCA RATZ, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SHELBY PARK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $801,405, expenses of $656,127 and total assets of $2,771,957 at year end.
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