Nonprofit · EIN 59-2441929
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MERRITT IS, FL 32954
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $31,729 | $5,307 | $26,422 | $756,122 | $0 | $756,122 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $620,435 | $18,456 | $601,979 | $694,118 | $0 | $694,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $345
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $31,384
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $4,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,198
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $694,118
- Total assets, end of year
- $756,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $756,122
- Publicly traded securities
- $618,373
- Gross receipts
- $31,729
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Brown | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Easley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Deliz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Patterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bud Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Les Leckron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harold Donald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Brown | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Easley | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Deliz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Patterson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bud Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Les Leckron | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harold Donald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 540012, MERRITT IS, FL 32954-0012
- In care of
- % WILLIAM C PATTERSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 540012, Merritt Island FL 32954
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- William C Patterson, PO BOX 540012, MERRITT IS, FL 32954
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- William C Patterson, PO Box 540012, MERRITT ISLAND FL 32954
- Signed the 990
- William Patterson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (321) 427-9408
- Website
- friendsofscoutinginc.com
Mission
Provide financial support for the Central Florida Council Scouting America the Challenger District and the Scouts Scouting Volunteers and Scouting Units in central and north Brevard County in Florida
Program accomplishments
- Financially support the CFC Brevard County Golden Eagle Dinner fundraiserExpenses $1,500
- Financially supported the CFC fundraising Casino AuctionExpenses $1,000
- Scout PatchesExpenses $609
- Financially supported the CFC Coastal Golf Tournament fundraiserExpenses $500
- Financially supported the Central Florida Councils Leadership SummitExpenses $500
- Financially supported the Brevard County Scoutreach Program0
- Financially support one Scouts Campership from Troop 3210
- Financial supported 2 Camperships for Scouts of Troop 43700
- Financially supported the Challenger Districts storage trailer0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2441929
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $756,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,729
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2010
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 2025 | $31,729 | $5,307 | $756,122 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $620,435 | $18,456 | $694,118 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: William C Patterson | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: William Patterson | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: William Patterson | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: William C Patterson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: William C Patterson | December 31, 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 59-2441929).
Questions about FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS is 59-2441929.
- Is FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS 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 SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS 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 SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names William C Patterson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SCOUTING INC C/O FRANK CHILDRERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,729, expenses of $5,307 and total assets of $756,122 at year end.
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