Nonprofit · EIN 74-2958190
FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $577,612 | $22,713 | $554,899 | $904,856 | $0 | $904,856 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $152,365 | $19,994 | $132,371 | $349,957 | $0 | $349,957 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $156,058 | $37,394 | $118,664 | $217,586 | $0 | $217,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $567,026
- Membership dues
- $2,430
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,586
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,517
- Travel
- $573
- Program services (functional)
- $15,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,637
- Fundraising (functional)
- $166
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $349,957
- Total assets, end of year
- $904,856
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $904,856
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $197,891
- Gross receipts
- $577,612
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE E CHILDS | PRESIDENT Officer | 35 | $0 |
| BILLY GUIN | VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GRACIE WAGGENER | SECRETARY Officer | 8 | $0 |
| CARL A LUCKENBACH | TREASURER Officer | 12 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE CHILDS | PRESIDENT | 35 | $0 |
| PAUL PERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| CARL LUCKENBACH | TREASURER | 12 | $0 |
| GRACIE WAGGENER | SECRETAY | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE CHILDS | PRESIDENT | 35 | $0 |
| PAUL PERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| CARL LUCKENBACH | TREASURER | 12 | $0 |
| GRACIE WAGGENER | SECRETAY | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2082, FREDERICKSBRG, TX 78624-1917
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- P O BOX 2082, Fredericksburg TX 78624
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARL A LUCKENBACH
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Carl Luckenbach, P O Box 2082, Fredericksburg TX 78624
- Signed the 990
- CARL A LUCKENBACH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (281) 796-8151
- Return prepared by
- GEISTWEIDT FIGER & COMPANY PC
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- ESTABLISHED THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER WITHIN LADY BIRD JOHNSON MUNICIPAL PARK, CREATING A DESTINATION THAT PRESERVES NATIVE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY HABITATS WHILE PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HIKING, BIRDWATCHING, AND NATURE APPRECIATION. CURRENTLY ADVANCING PLANS FOR A PERMANENT NATURE CENTER BUILDING TO SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND VISITOR HUB. THE FACILITY IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE CLASSROOMS, INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS, MEETING SPACE, AND EXPANDED PROGRAMMING, ALLOWING THE ORGANIZATION TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE ITS IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.Expenses $15,910 · revenue $15,671
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2958190
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C116)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $904,856
- Income (IRS master file)
- $577,612
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- February 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective April 15, 2013
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 | $577,612 | $22,713 | $904,856 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $152,365 | $19,994 | $349,957 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $156,058 | $37,394 | $217,586 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Carl Luckenbach | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: CARL LUCKENBACH | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: WILLIAM LINDEMAN | 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 74-2958190).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER is 74-2958190.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective April 15, 2013.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER 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 FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER 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 THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER 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 THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CARL A LUCKENBACH.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE FREDERICKSBURG NATURE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $577,612, expenses of $22,713 and total assets of $904,856 at year end.
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