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Nonprofit · EIN 46-4511784

FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC

Tax-exempt · STEVENS POINT, WI 54481

Financials

$105K$95K2023$140K$139K2024$273K$121K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$272,990$120,966$152,024$510,610$0$510,610
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$140,475$138,765$1,710$358,586$0$358,586
December 31, 2023990-EZ$104,837$94,577$10,260$356,876$0$356,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$258,076
Membership dues
$21,273
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,130
Other revenue
$3,784

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$98,267
Management and general (functional)
$22,699

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$358,586
Total assets, end of year
$510,610
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$510,610
Land, buildings and equipment
$147,000
Gross receipts
$272,990
Employees
0
Volunteers
346
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
WI

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bernard HlavacBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Chris ThompsonBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Mike OrellaBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Michael GrossBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Conner McKenzieBoard Membeer
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Rick WymanBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Ross RettlerBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Jerry LinebergerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Barbara DixsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Rick RothmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Rae HennemanBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Dan MarxBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Becca FranzenBoard member
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Bo DeDekerBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Gary SpeckmannPresident
Officer
2$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Karl WolfVice President
Officer
0.25$0
Sue McKenzieSecretary
Officer
0.5$0
Susan HenryTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Ron ZimmermanPast President
Officer
0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bernard HlavacBoard member0$0
Jackie MeyersBoard member0$0
Chris ThompsonBoard member0$0
Mike OrellaBoard member4$0
Michael GrossBoard member1$0
Conner McKenzieBoard Member0$0
Rick WymanBoard member0$0
Will SchederBoard member0$0
Ross RettlerBoard member0$0
Gary SpeckmannVice President2$0
Sue McKenzieBoard Member0$0
Jerry LinebergerPast President2$0
Barbara DixsonSecretary2$0
Rick RothmanTreasurer3$0
Ron ZimmermanPresident7$0
Rae HennemanBoard Member0$0
Karl WolfBoard Member0$0
Dan MarxBoard Member0$0
Becca FranzenBoard member0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bernard HlavacBoard member0$0
Jackie MeyersBoard member0$0
Tim TaschwerBoard member0$0
Chris ThompsonBoard member0$0
Mike OrellaBoard member4$0
Michael GrossBoard member1$0
Conner McKenzieBoard Membeer0$0
Rick WymanBoard member0$0
Will SchederBoard member0$0
Ross RettlerBoard member0$0
Gary SpeckmannVice President2$0
Lionel WeaverBoard Member0$0
Sue McKenzieBoard Member0$0
Jerry LinebergerPast President2$0
Barbara DixsonSecretary2$0
Rick RothmanTreasurer4$0
Ron ZimmermanPresident7$0
Liz SchmutzerBoard Member0$0
Karl WolfBoard Member0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2419 N POINT DR, STEVENS POINT, WI 54481-1209
In care of
% E JOHN BUZZA
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
2419 NORTH POINT DR, STEVENS POINT WI 54481
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gary Speckmann, 2419 NorthPoint Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Jerry Lineberger, 2419 NORTH POINT DR, STEVENS POINT WI 54481
Signed the 990
Susan Henry, Treasurer
Phone
(715) 346-4992

Mission

Support the protection, enhancement and preservation of Schmeeckle Reserve, its natural ecology and trails, including development of interpretive materials and public programming.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Community Outreach and Education-supported interpretive programs and events designed to further the enjoyment of the natural area, and understanding of the plants and animals living there
    Expenses $10,367
  • Land and Trails Improvement: Trails and boardwalks were renovated to improve access to and enjoyment of the natural area
    Expenses $68,900
  • Endowment: The Friends continued to support a third party permanent endowment to ensure future resource availability to benefit the Schmeeckle Reserve.
    Expenses $19,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-4511784
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
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$510,610
Income (IRS master file)
$272,990

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$272,990$120,966$510,610IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$140,475$138,765$358,586IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$104,837$94,577$356,876XML
990December 2022$133,704$136,802$346,616IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Jerry Lineberger
December 31, 2017≤ $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 46-4511784).

Questions about FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC is 46-4511784.
Is FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE 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 SCHMEECKLE RESERVE 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 FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE 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 FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gary Speckmann.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SCHMEECKLE RESERVE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $272,990, expenses of $120,966 and total assets of $510,610 at year end.

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