Nonprofit · EIN 37-1439852
FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK
Tax-exempt · BARABOO, WI 53913
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $92,467 | $71,287 | $21,180 | $159,931 | $777 | $159,154 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,451 | $78,824 | $17,627 | $140,159 | $2,185 | $137,974 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,281 | $104,744 | -$41,463 | $120,636 | $289 | $120,347 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,902
- Membership dues
- $1,725
- Investment income
- $4,253
- Net income from fundraising events
- $54,179
- Other revenue
- $12,408
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,195
- Other expenses
- $68,092
- Program services (functional)
- $55,718
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $140,159
- Total assets, end of year
- $159,931
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $777
- Net assets, end of year
- $159,154
- Cash, savings and investments
- $159,931
- Gross receipts
- $163,251
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM DORNER | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL ASLESEN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| DAVE ASLESEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| BILL HIGGINS | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KARA MCCARTY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM DORNER | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL ASLESEN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| DAVE ASLESEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| BILL HIGGINS | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KARA MCCARTY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM DORNER | MEMBER | 5 | $0 |
| CAROL ASLESEN | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| DAVE ASLESEN | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| BILL HIGGINS | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| KARA MCCARTY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- E10320 FERN DELL RD, BARABOO, WI 53913-9341
- In care of
- % VERNON L JACOBSEN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVE ASLESEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (608) 254-2333
- Website
- WWW.FRIENDSOFMIRRORLAKE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MBE CPAS LLP
Mission
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES AT MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK
Program accomplishments
- MADE IMPROVEMENTS TO MIRROR LAKE AND ROCKY ARBOR BENCHES, CAMPSITES, PICNIC TABLES, SHEDS, AND TRAILSExpenses $44,798
- NATURALIST PROGRAM MIRROR LAKE STATE PARKExpenses $8,250
- HELD EVENTS AT AMPHITHEATREExpenses $2,670
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 37-1439852
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $159,931
- Income (IRS master file)
- $163,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $92,467 | $71,287 | $159,931 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $96,451 | $78,824 | $140,159 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,281 | $104,744 | $120,636 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2019 | – | – | – | 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 37-1439852).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK is 37-1439852.
- Is FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK 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 MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK 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 MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MIRROR LAKE STATE PARK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,467, expenses of $71,287 and total assets of $159,931 at year end.
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