Nonprofit · EIN 43-1531628
WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,078,937 | $1,229,324 | -$150,387 | $3,637,603 | $14,331 | $3,623,272 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,782,125 | $1,628,826 | $153,299 | $3,625,205 | $7,356 | $3,617,849 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,118,145 | $1,707,048 | $411,097 | $3,469,476 | $4,926 | $3,464,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $692,705
- Program service revenue
- $320,404
- Investment income
- $56,501
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,140
- Other revenue
- $9,327
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $603,855
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $778,944
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,182
- Depreciation
- $99,753
- Program services (functional)
- $908,361
- Management and general (functional)
- $290,247
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,716
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,625,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,637,603
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,331
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,623,272
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,530,014
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,748,930
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,862,208
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $761,064
- Gross receipts
- $1,090,375
- Employees
- 13
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGAN CHESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE FINCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STELZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOBBILYNNE KOEPKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AARON ROBISON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGAN CHESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE FINCH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STELZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOBBILYNNE KOEPKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AARON ROBISON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA BLEVINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON HAINLINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE FINCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL STELZER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBILYNNE KOEPKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AARON ROBISON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2400 E VALLEY WATER MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803-5057
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MIKE KROMREY, 2400 E VALLEY WATER MILL RD, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
- Signed the 990
- MIKE KROMREY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (417) 866-1127
- Website
- WATERSHEDCOMMITTEE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Cinda L Rodgers CPA PC
Mission
TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE THE WATER SUPPLY OF SPRINGFIELD, MO AND GREENE COUNTY, MO THROUGH EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- Managing the Fellows Lake marina program enables WCO to directly interact with people who are utilizing our water, which we are committed to keeping clean. WCO can promote increased education and stewardship activities with the people utilizing the lake.Expenses $237,686 · revenue $191,268
- The Watershed Conservation Corps WCC is dedicated to engaging and employing young people in hands-on watershed improvement. Based out of Springfield, Missouri, the WCC is available for hire year-round, though the number of members available may vary throughout the year. The crew can be contracted for projects ranging from a single day, several months or multiple years. Services include habitat restoration and improvement, vegetation management, and trail maintenance.Expenses $305,533 · revenue $88,785
- The Watershed Center strives to provide age appropriate, place-based, education about our water resources. Some groups come simply to enjoy the Park. Casual visitors can learn about the site through interpretive signage and kiosks located around the park. Often, school groups, professional groups, and community groups want a more formal experience like a field trip or workshop. The Watershed Committee employs an education and outreach coordinator to help such groups plan an educational experience at the Watershed Center.Expenses $168,078
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
- 43-1531628
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,637,603
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,090,375
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,078,937 | $1,229,324 | $3,637,603 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,782,125 | $1,628,826 | $3,625,205 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,118,145 | $1,707,048 | $3,469,476 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,378,942 | $1,413,559 | $3,109,332 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 43-1531628).
Questions about WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC
- What is the EIN of WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC is 43-1531628.
- Is WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS 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 WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC 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 WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC 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 WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MIKE KROMREY.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WATERSHED COMMITTEE OF OZARKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,078,937, expenses of $1,229,324 and total assets of $3,637,603 at year end.
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