Nonprofit · EIN 26-4122173
FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE
Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $41,629 | $43,720 | -$2,091 | $36,711 | $1 | $36,710 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $36,670 | $28,702 | $7,968 | $38,815 | $1 | $38,814 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $33,390 | $24,128 | $9,262 | $30,799 | $0 | $30,799 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,329
- of which government grants
- $6,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $18,300
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $350
- Program services (functional)
- $17,474
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,193
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $38,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,711
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,710
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $556
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $36,710
- Gross receipts
- $41,629
- Employees
- 0
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MONTAG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HELEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STACEY BERGMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRAD ADLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEL BERGMAN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE PARISI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MONTAG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HELEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STACEY BERGMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRAD ADLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEL BERGMAN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE PARISI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA MONTAG | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HELEN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| STACEY BERGMAN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BRAD ADLER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MEL BERGMAN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE PARISI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2493 PORTOLA RD STE A, VENTURA, CA 93003-6460
- In care of
- % USFWS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 5839, Ventura CA 93005
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STACEY BERGMAN, 2493 PORTOLA ROAD STE A, VENTURA, CA 93003
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Martin Fletcher, 2076 Los Encinos Rd, Ojai CA 93023
- Signed the 990
- STACEY BERGMAN, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 218-1684
- Return prepared by
- STACEY BERGMAN & ASSOCIATES INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-4122173 or by the name FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE RECOVERY OF THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR POPULATION FOR PRESENT, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, RESEARCH AND OTHER SUPPORTING EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SPECIFICALLY FOR CALIFORNIA CONDOR PRESERVATION AND POPULATION GROWTH. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC RELATING TO THE DANGERS TO THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR POPULATION.Expenses $17,474 · grants $7,500 · revenue $34,129
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 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
- 26-4122173
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,711
- Income (IRS master file)
- $41,629
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $41,629 | $43,720 | $36,711 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $36,670 | $28,702 | $38,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $33,390 | $24,128 | $30,799 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Martin Fletcher | June 30, 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 26-4122173).
Questions about FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE is 26-4122173.
- Is FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE 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 CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE 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 CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STACEY BERGMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CALIFORNIA CONDORS WILD AND FREE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,629, expenses of $43,720 and total assets of $36,711 at year end.
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