Nonprofit · EIN 46-0987973
RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION
Also known as BIGGEST LITTLE FUR CON, Biggest Little Fur Con
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · RENO, NV 89521
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $515,631 | $499,712 | $15,919 | $329,256 | $8,152 | $321,104 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $553,481 | $530,291 | $23,190 | $535,132 | $227,955 | $307,177 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $4,656 | $33,780 | -$29,124 | $617,773 | $333,786 | $283,987 |
| September 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $995,496 | $876,832 | $118,664 | $325,044 | $11,933 | $313,111 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $26,536
- Program service revenue
- $480,291
- Investment income
- $4,125
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,547
- Other revenue
- $4,679
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,794
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $676
- Occupancy
- $26,938
- Travel
- $17,924
- Program services (functional)
- $493,022
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,690
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $535,132
- Total assets, end of year
- $329,256
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,152
- Net assets, end of year
- $321,104
- Gross receipts
- $529,137
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 420
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC TYSON BRANDES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JASON STEWART | SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FLETCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Tyson Brandes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jason Stewart | Secretary & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Michael Fletcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Tyson Brandes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jason Stewart | Secretary & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Fletcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2022: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Tyson Brandes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jason Stewart | Secretary & Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Fletcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 748 S MEADOWS PKWY STE A9 PMB 14, RENO, NV 89521-4841
- In care of
- % ACCOUNTANT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- 7480 Berryhill Drive, Reno NV 89511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC BRANDES, 748 SOUTH MEADOWS PARKWAY A9 PMB141, RENO, NV 89521
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Eric Tyson Brandes, 7480 Berryhill Drive, Reno NV 89511
- Signed the 990
- ERIC BRANDES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (503) 816-8274
- Return prepared by
- TAX & ADVISORY SERVICES PC
Mission
SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF A COMMUNITY OF WRITERS, ARTISTS, SCULPTORS, AND OTHER CRAFTSPEOPLE CENTERING AROUND ANTHROPOMORPHIC ART FORMS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE ANNUAL CONVENTION TITLED "BIGGEST LITTLE FUR CON" TO GATHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLABORATION, NETWORKING, AND EDUCATION CENTERING AROUND THE ANTHROPOMORPHIC COMMUNITY.Expenses $493,022 · grants $21,794 · revenue $484,970
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 | Not 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
- 46-0987973
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $329,256
- Income (IRS master file)
- $529,137
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- December 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- March 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective December 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $515,631 | $499,712 | $329,256 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $553,481 | $530,291 | $535,132 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,656 | $33,781 | $686,199 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $995,496 | $876,832 | $325,044 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Eric Tyson Brandes | July 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 46-0987973).
Questions about RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION
- What is the EIN of RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION is 46-0987973.
- Is RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on December 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective December 15, 2016.
- Are donations to RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION 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 RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ERIC BRANDES.
- Who are the officers and directors of RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RENO AREA ANTHROPOMORPHIC ARTS AND RECREATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $515,631, expenses of $499,712 and total assets of $329,256 at year end.
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