Nonprofit · EIN 35-1871609
FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC
Tax-exempt · ELKHART, IN 46516
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $67,199 | $48,612 | $18,587 | $259,839 | $7,628 | $252,211 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $154,111 | $244,895 | -$90,784 | $360,442 | $0 | $360,442 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $278,564 | $793,128 | -$514,564 | $451,226 | $0 | $451,226 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,273
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,550
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,650
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$27,624
- Other revenue
- -$27,624
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,536
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,536
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,720
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Program services (functional)
- $43,267
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $360,442
- Total assets, end of year
- $259,839
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,628
- Net assets, end of year
- $252,211
- Gross receipts
- $97,483
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BECKY BONTREGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT DIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JARED BEASLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DEFREES | BOARD MEMBER & CURRENT SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN LIECHTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK JENKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG VONGUNTEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA LAWSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CORY WILSON | SECRETARY / TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Vought | Board Member, Administrative Manager Trustee or director | 10 | $24,000 |
| Jared Beasley | President (until Nov 2024); Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Doug VonGunten | Board Member (until Nov 2024); President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cory Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Miller | Board Member, Maintenance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Lawson | Board Member; Vice President (May 2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Short | Executive Director Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| John Ferguson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Becky Bontreger | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Jenkins | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Liechty | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Weaver | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Vought | Board Member, Administrative Manager Trustee or director | 15 | $24,000 |
| Jared Beasley | Board Member (until October 2023); President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cory Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Roger Miller | Board Member, Maintenance Committee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Doug VonGunten | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Ferguson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brittany Short | Project Manager Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 210 E JACKSON BLVD 301, ELKHART, IN 46516-3513
- In care of
- % BRITTANY SHORT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRITTANY SHORT, 210 E JACKSON BLVD 301, ELKHART, IN 46516
- Signed the 990
- BRITTANY SHORT, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (574) 295-8761
- Website
- WWW.PUMPKINVINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
TO GROW, SUSTAIN, AND PROMOTE A WORLD-CLASS TRAIL NETWORK THAT ENHANCES HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ELKHART COUNTY AND BEYOND
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC OUTREACH REGARDING TRAIL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE NEEDS. PUBLIC EDUCATION ON BENEFITS OF TRAIL USAGE AND DEVELOPMENT. ACQUISITION OF LAND AND ENGINEERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAIL CORRIDOR. ASPHALT EROSION MANAGEMENT PROJECT AND PREVENTION.Expenses $43,267
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1871609
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $259,839
- Income (IRS master file)
- $97,483
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $67,199 | $48,612 | $259,839 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $154,111 | $244,895 | $360,442 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $278,564 | $793,128 | $451,226 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $208,731 | $123,221 | $965,790 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-1871609).
Questions about FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC is 35-1871609.
- Is FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL 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 PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRITTANY SHORT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF PUMPKINVINE NATURE TRAIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $67,199, expenses of $48,612 and total assets of $259,839 at year end.
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