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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2565784

FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE

Tax-exempt · NAMPA, ID 83686

Financials

$86K$69K2023$291K$112K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$291,108$112,096$179,012$213,068$312$212,756
September 30, 2024990-EZ$85,913$68,895$17,018$33,906$162$33,744
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$280,368
of which government grants
$276,427
Membership dues
$1,490
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$10,740
Other revenue
$10,740

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,836
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,658
Program services (functional)
$59,602
Management and general (functional)
$52,494

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,906
Total assets, end of year
$213,068
Total liabilities, end of year
$312
Net assets, end of year
$212,756
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,882
Net assets with donor restrictions
$202,874
Gross receipts
$292,532
Employees
1
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
ID

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Diana ShaferExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$66,000
Sophie HackettVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Kira LawSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt WardTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
JD HenryPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
Becky HansonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Mary Jo SchumacherBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REBECCA FLOCKPRESIDENT1$0
MCKENNA A HAWKINSFORMER TREAS1$0
DIANA SHAFEREXECUTIVE DI1$0
MATTEW WARDCURRENT TREA1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13751 UPPER EMBANKMENT RD, NAMPA, ID 83686-8046
In care of
% ROBERT CHRISTENSEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
13751 Upper Embankment Rd, Nampa ID 83686
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Diana Shafer, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd, Nampa, ID 83686
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Rebecca Flock, 221 14th Ave N, Nampa ID 83687
Signed the 990
Diana Shafer, Executive Director
Phone
(208) 467-9278
Return prepared by
NICHOLS ACCOUNTING GROUP PC

Mission

TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR DEER FLAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Friends of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge supports and enhances the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge through environmental education, community engagement, conservation advocacy, and program support. The organization raises funds and resources to support wildlife and habitat conservation, educational and outreach programs, and community-based conservation efforts that complement the work of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
    Expenses $59,602 · grants $276,427 · revenue $4,432
  • The Nature Store program generates revenue by selling educational books, field guides, souvenirs, stickers, and branded goods, all to support our conservation and education efforts.
    revenue $10,258

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2565784
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
2006
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$213,068
Income (IRS master file)
$292,532

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$291,108$112,096$213,068XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$85,913$68,895$33,906XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Rebecca Flock
September 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Rebecca Hanson
September 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Rebecca Hanson
September 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Rebecca Hanson
September 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Rebecca Hanson
September 30, 2019≤ $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 56-2565784).

Questions about FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE is 56-2565784.
Is FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE 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 DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Diana Shafer.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,000 (Diana Shafer, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF DEER FLAT WILDLIFE REFUGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $291,108, expenses of $112,096 and total assets of $213,068 at year end.

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