Nonprofit · EIN 27-3220176
FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS
Tax-exempt · MOAB, UT 84532
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $799,368 | $300,306 | $499,062 | $1,619,682 | $4,871 | $1,614,811 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $346,985 | $466,284 | -$119,299 | $1,110,535 | $4,871 | $1,105,664 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $361,847 | $258,698 | $103,149 | $1,229,335 | $4,372 | $1,224,963 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $741,114
- of which government grants
- $42,000
- Program service revenue
- $55,103
- Investment income
- $1,495
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,656
- Other revenue
- $1,656
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,827
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,380
- Other salaries and wages
- $39,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $135,905
- Professional fundraising fees
- $21,000
- Accounting fees
- $2,410
- Occupancy
- $23,277
- Travel
- $2,557
- Depreciation
- $20,407
- Program services (functional)
- $209,977
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,624
- Fundraising (functional)
- $47,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,110,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,619,682
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,871
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,614,811
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $880,888
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,227,678
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $387,133
- Gross receipts
- $799,368
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN EVERS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $61,073 | $19,307 |
| BARBARA BROWNING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE DROGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WILSON FREDREGILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART Q LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN MARQUARDT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY MONTANDON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS MOORE | PRIOR CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOLETA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TATTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN EVERS | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $60,580 | $9,243 |
| BARBARA BROWNING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE DROGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN WILSON FREDREGILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART Q LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NAN MARQUARDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY MONTANDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS MOORE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOLETA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TATTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BROWNING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALICE DROGIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN WILSON FREDREGILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN KNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEWART Q LAWSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NAN MARQUARDT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CASEY MONTANDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CURTIS MOORE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SOLETA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID TATTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1680, MOAB, UT 84532-1680
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO BOX 1680, MOAB UT 84532
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEPHEN EVERS, PO BOX 1680, MOAB, UT 84532
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- JAMES LINDHEIM, HC 64 BOX 3110, CASTLE VALLEY UT 84532
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN EVERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (435) 220-8845
- Website
- BATESWILSON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO LOVE AND PRESERVE OUR SOUTHEAST UTAH NATIONAL PARKS AND MONUMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- AS AN OFFICIAL PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS RAISES AND DEPLOYS PRIVATE FUNDS IN DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHEAST UTAH GROUP OF NATIONAL PARK UNITS ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS AND NATURAL BRIDGES AND HOVENWEEP NATIONAL MONUMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND PROVIDES HUMAN CAPITAL TO COMPLETE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS ON THE PARKS' BEHALF. PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND SAFETY, WILDLIFE AND NATURE CONSERVATION, CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION, RANGER HOUSING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO INVESTS DIRECTLY IN PEOPLE AS LONG-TERM STEWARDS OF THESE LANDSCAPES THROUGH YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES BOTH BY OPERATING THESE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY AND BY FUNDING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO DELIVER THEM. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS REFLECT FOACP'S CORE BELIEF THAT INSPIRING PEOPLE TO LOVE THESE PLACES IS INSEPARABLE FROM THE WORK OF PRESERVING THEM.Expenses $209,977 · grants $37,827 · revenue $55,103
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
- 27-3220176
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,619,682
- Income (IRS master file)
- $799,368
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $799,368 | $300,306 | $1,619,682 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $346,985 | $466,284 | $1,110,535 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $361,847 | $258,698 | $1,229,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $133,873 | $188,120 | $1,123,810 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: JAMES LINDHEIM | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 27-3220176).
Questions about FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS is 27-3220176.
- Is FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS 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 ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS 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 FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS 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 ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHEN EVERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,073 (STEPHEN EVERS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS PARKS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $799,368, expenses of $300,306 and total assets of $1,619,682 at year end.
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