Nonprofit · EIN 48-1113679
FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC
Tax-exempt · IOLA, KS 66749
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,440 | $38,908 | $45,532 | $216,772 | – | $216,772 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $18,284 | $19,146 | -$862 | $162,932 | – | $162,932 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $21,743 | $19,932 | $1,811 | $154,119 | – | $154,119 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,640
- Investment income
- $3,158
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,642
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,371
- Printing, publications and postage
- $413
- Other expenses
- $37,124
- Program services (functional)
- $33,034
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $162,933
- Total assets, end of year
- $216,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $216,772
- Cash, savings and investments
- $216,772
- Gross receipts
- $84,440
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN KNEWTSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL OLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RITA BERNTSEN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TOM STRICKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MCWHIRTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE MCDOWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CERI COFFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA GRIGSBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JILL WILKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE THOLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA LEA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA MOYER | BOWLUS EXECU | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN KNEWTSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL OLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RITA BERNTSEN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TOM STRICKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN REGEHR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CERI COFFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE MCDOWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JILL WILKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEE SELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MCWHIRTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE THOLEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA GRIGSBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA MOYER | BOWLUS FINAN | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAN KNEWTSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA ASHER | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL OLSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RITA BERNTSEN | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TOM STRICKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY ANN REGEHR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CERI COFFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE MCDOWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEE SELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MCWHIRTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI PLUMLEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA GRIGSBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL KAYS | BOWLUS EXECU | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 205 E MADISON AVE, IOLA, KS 66749-3312
- In care of
- % MARY L MARTIN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RITA BERNTSEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (620) 365-4765
- Return prepared by
- JARRED GILMORE & PHILLIPS PA
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS, INC. WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES OF THE THOMAS H. BOWLUS TRUST AND THE THOMAS H. BOWLUS FINE ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER - PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON THE MISSION OF SUPPORTING THE BRICK AND MORTAR NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS, INC. WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE PURPOSES OF THE THOMAS H. BOWLUS TRUST AND THE THOMAS H. BOWLUS FINE ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER, AND TO CREATE A FUND TO USE FOR ANY PROGRAM, PROJECT, OR ENTERPRISE UNDERTAKEN IN THE INTEREST OF THE THOMAS H. BOWLUS FINE ARTS CENTER.Expenses $33,034
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1113679
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $216,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $84,440
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $84,440 | $38,908 | $216,772 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $18,284 | $19,146 | $162,932 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $21,743 | $19,932 | $154,119 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 48-1113679).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC is 48-1113679.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS 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 THE BOWLUS 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 THE BOWLUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BOWLUS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,440, expenses of $38,908 and total assets of $216,772 at year end.
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