Nonprofit · EIN 27-1478153
THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,339 | $13,302 | $108,037 | $133,479 | $0 | $133,479 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,210
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $129
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $11,874
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $32
- Other expenses
- $1,396
- Program services (functional)
- $11,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,479
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $133,479
- Cash, savings and investments
- $133,479
- Gross receipts
- $121,339
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Cummings | Board Member | 0.06 | $0 |
| April Davey | Secretary | 0.18 | $0 |
| Terry Gimbel | Treasurer | 1.27 | $0 |
| Matt Martinez | President | 2.03 | $0 |
| Kelly Pierson | Board Member | 0.2 | $0 |
| John G Semich | Vice-President | 1.03 | $0 |
| Sean Stuart Sluyter | Board Member | 0.2 | $0 |
| James Thacker | Training Facilitator | 0.33 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 11623, DENVER, CO 80211-0623
- In care of
- % THOMAS W EASLEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO Box 11623, Denver CO 80211
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Teresa Gimbel, PO Box11623, Denver CO 80211
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mary Ellen Denomy, Accountant
- Phone
- (970) 846-2789
Mission
The purpose of the corporation is to promote citizen and volunteer participation dedicated to the protection and enhancement of Colorado State Parks and to provide assistance to the state park system in other ways which are in accordance with the corporation's exempt purposes.
Program accomplishments
- Program Services for the benefit of thousands of people who use the Colorado State Parks.Expenses $11,874
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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-1478153
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C36)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 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-N for 2025 Officer: Teresa Gimbel | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $121,339 | $13,302 | $133,479 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Matt Martinez | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Matt Martinez | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Matthew Gray | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Matthew Gray | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Matthew Gray | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 27-1478153).
Questions about THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS
- What is the EIN of THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS is 27-1478153.
- Is THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS 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 THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Teresa Gimbel.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE FRIENDS OF COLORADO STATE PARKS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $121,339, expenses of $13,302 and total assets of $133,479 at year end.
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