Nonprofit · EIN 83-2527901
FRIENDS OF OETA INC
Tax-exempt · OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,304,135 | $7,208,672 | $1,095,463 | $62,898,484 | $432,658 | $62,465,826 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,832,980 | $7,221,198 | $2,611,782 | $57,792,714 | $349,864 | $57,442,850 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,452,869 | $6,941,317 | $1,511,552 | $51,089,930 | $311,453 | $50,778,477 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,509,174
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,723,321
- Royalties
- $71,640
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,018
- Other revenue
- $71,640
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,493,343
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,289,834
- Legal fees
- $9,071
- Depreciation
- $84,687
- Program services (functional)
- $5,493,343
- Management and general (functional)
- $309,416
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,405,913
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,792,714
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,898,484
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $432,658
- Net assets, end of year
- $62,465,826
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,510,109
- Publicly traded securities
- $51,575,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $59,954,294
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,511,532
- Gross receipts
- $8,753,593
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY ANDERSON | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 10 | $0 | $160,304 | $15,383 |
| SHAWN BLACK | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $90,293 | $23,156 |
| GARRETT KING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EVE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FERGESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON NEUWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BEUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BUSEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEENA FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN JOHNSON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONNA KIRSCHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MONSOUR MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH PAXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SPINKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HAROLD WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH BUSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $160,283 | $14,911 |
| GARRETT KING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EVE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FERGESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON NEUWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BUSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BEUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SPINKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP BUSEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEENA FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN JOHNSON JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JONNA KIRSCHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE LAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MONSOUR MASON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SETH PAXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $0 | $160,334 | $14,610 |
| GARRETT KING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EVE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FERGESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON NEUWALD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH BUSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MILLINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SPINKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7403 N KELLEY AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111-8420
- In care of
- % SHAWN BLACK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAWN BLACK, 7403 NORTH KELLEY AVENUE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111
- Signed the 990
- SHAWN BLACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (405) 848-8501
- Website
- WWW.OETA.TV/ABOUT/FRIENDS
- Return prepared by
- FINLEY & COOK PLLC
Mission
TO RAISE FUNDS AND SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY BY RECEIVING, INVESTING, MANAGING, AND EXPENDING NON-STATE-APPROPRIATED FUNDS AND PROPERTIES.
Program accomplishments
- RECEIVING, INVESTING, MANAGING, AND EXPENDING NON-STATE-APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF, OETA.Expenses $5,493,343 · grants $5,493,343
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2527901
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,898,484
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,753,593
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,304,135 | $7,208,672 | $62,898,484 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,832,980 | $7,221,198 | $57,792,714 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,452,869 | $6,941,317 | $51,089,930 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,429,895 | $7,074,519 | $46,134,455 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-2527901).
Questions about FRIENDS OF OETA INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF OETA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF OETA INC is 83-2527901.
- Is FRIENDS OF OETA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF OETA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF OETA 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 OETA 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 OETA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF OETA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHAWN BLACK.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF OETA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF OETA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,304,135, expenses of $7,208,672 and total assets of $62,898,484 at year end.
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