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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1389798

FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE

Tax-exempt · HOTCHKISS, CO 81419

Financials

$187K$161K2023$219K$193K2024$314K$172K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$313,624$172,242$141,382$246,669$717$245,952
December 31, 2024990$218,538$193,206$25,332$98,007$0$98,007
December 31, 2023990$187,268$161,313$25,955$72,675$0$72,675
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$184,882
of which government grants
$7,685
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$41,587
Other revenue
$128,742

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$59,621
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,679
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,005
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$470
Program services (functional)
$160,183
Management and general (functional)
$12,059

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$98,007
Total assets, end of year
$246,669
Total liabilities, end of year
$717
Net assets, end of year
$245,952
Net assets without donor restrictions
$245,952
Gross receipts
$313,624
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
CO

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
ABRAM HERMANExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
5$3,679
ANITA EVANSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
17$0
ANNE JANIKBoard Member
Trustee or director
4$0
LISA HOLLEMBEAKTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE KRICKBAUMBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID PADILLABoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
KIRSTIN COPELANDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
TRIGG SKOEBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
IVANN GARCIA-DICKERSONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
LEE CANTRELLBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANITA EVANSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
17$0
ABRAM HERMANVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANNE JANIKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LISA HOLLEMBEAKTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE KRICKBAUMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID PADILLADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KIRSTIN COPELANDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DAWN COOPERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANITA EVANSPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
17$0
ABRAM HERMANVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANNE JANIKSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LISA HOLLEMBEAKTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CARRIE KRICKBAUMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
VALERIA HERRERADirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KIRSTIN COPELANDDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DAWN COOPERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
29852 STINGLEY GULCH RD, HOTCHKISS, CO 81419-6706
In care of
% ANITA EVANS
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 634, Hotchkiss CO 81419
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Anita Evans, PO Box 634, Hotchkiss CO 81419
Signed the 990
LISA HOLLEMBEAK, Treasurer
Phone
(970) 901-1459
Return prepared by
LEWIS & CO CPAs PC

Mission

Connect youth and families with local providers of outdoor and nature programs.Provide funding assistance for youth to attend outdoor education programs; and transportation costs for field trips.Promote healthy lifestyles through outdoor activities.Support natural resource stewardship projects in our local communities.Provide a web platform with information that connects environmental education providers with teachers, students and parents.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS OF OUTDOOR AND NATURE PROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH TO ATTEND THESE PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR FIELD TRIPS. WE PROVIDE A WEB PLATFORM WITH INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS TO ASSIST WITH FINDING SAGE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN MONTROSE, MESA, AND DELTA COUNTIES. IN ADDITION, WE ASSIST WITH GRANT WRTITING AS A 501C3 PASS THROUGH ORGANIZATION PROJECTS THAT HELP PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP AND RESILIENCE FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN THE OUTDOORS.
    Expenses $160,183

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1389798
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$246,669
Income (IRS master file)
$313,624

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$313,624$172,242$246,669XML
990December 2024$218,538$193,206$98,007XML
990December 2023$187,268$161,313$72,675XML
990December 2022$147,845$127,669$48,595IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Anita Evans
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Anita Evans
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 83-1389798).

Questions about FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE is 83-1389798.
Is FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE 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 YOUTH AND NATURE 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 YOUTH AND NATURE 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 YOUTH AND NATURE?
The 990-N for 2020 names Anita Evans.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,679 (ABRAM HERMAN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF YOUTH AND NATURE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $313,624, expenses of $172,242 and total assets of $246,669 at year end.

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