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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2059488

FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004

Financials

$34K$4K2023$31K$157K2024$44K$10K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990-EZ$43,627$10,440$33,187$95,632–$95,632
April 30, 2025990-EZ$31,431$156,983-$125,552$62,445–$62,445
April 30, 2024990-EZ$33,755$3,802$29,953$187,997–$187,997
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,153
Investment income
$9
Net income from fundraising events
$35,465

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,821
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$1,619
Program services (functional)
$8,821

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$62,445
Total assets, end of year
$95,632
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$95,632
Cash, savings and investments
$95,632
Gross receipts
$52,950

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carol GabrielsenDirector1$0
Adam EichornDirector1$0
Jane HolzeDirector1$0
Matt IrvinDirector1$0
Frank LesniakPresident1$0
Nancy ProsserVice President1$0
Theresa Schultz WeritzDirector1$0
Jason MyersTreasurer2$0
Amy LewandowskiSecretary2$0
John SupplittDirector1$0
Joanne LesniakDirector1$0
Carrie FullertonDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carol GabrielsenDirector1$0
Adam EichornDirector1$0
Jane HolzeDirector1$0
Amy KitzmillerDirector1$0
Frank LesniakPresident1$0
Nancy ProsserVice President1$0
Theresa Schultz WeritzDirector1$0
Jason MyersTreasurer2$0
Amy LewandowskiSecretary2$0
John SupplittDirector1$0
Joanne LesniakDirector1$0
Carrie FullertonDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carol GabrielsenDirector1$0
Mark FrighettoSecretary1$0
Adam EichornDirector1$0
Amy KitzmillerDirector1$0
Frank LesniakPresident1$0
Nancy ProsserVice President1$0
Theresa Schultz WeritzDirector1$0
Jason MyersTreasurer2$0
Amy SekleckiDirector2$0
John SupplittDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
410 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60004-6038
In care of
% JANNA WITT
Signed the 990-EZ
Jason S Myers, Treasurer

Mission

Founded in 2001 the Arlington Heights Park Foundation is a 501c 3 not-for-profit organization that serves as the fundraising arm of the Arlington Heights Park District. A Board of Directors consisting of local community members acts to improve the quality of life for people utilizing the park system. The Arlington Heights Park Foundations goal is to stimulate and promote further interest in parks and recreation. The Foundation encourages volunteerism and outside resources that will enable enhancement to the Arlington Heights Park District programs while improving the quality of life for those who utilize its parkland facilities and services. Financial support for the Foundation itself comes from grants private donations and special events.

990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Autism Walks Sponsor
    Expenses $500 · grants $500
  • Bag Boards & Adirondack Yard Signs
    Expenses $1,766 · grants $1,766
  • Foundation Giveaways
    Expenses $6,555 · grants $6,555
  • 50,000 committed to support electric vehicle charging stations.
  • 50,000 outstanding payable for Recreation Parks inclusive playground out of 200,000 commitment.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

Due September 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
27-2059488
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$95,632
Income (IRS master file)
$52,950

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZApril 2026$43,627$10,440$95,632XML
990-EZApril 2025$31,431$156,983$62,445XML
990-EZApril 2024$33,755$3,802$187,997XML
990-EZApril 2023–––IRS
990-EZApril 2022–––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 27-2059488).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS is 27-2059488.
Is FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS 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 PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended April 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE PARKS OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $43,627, expenses of $10,440 and total assets of $95,632 at year end.

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