Nonprofit · EIN 84-1167597
FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80949
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $70,146 | $70,453 | -$307 | $199,449 | $0 | $199,449 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $79,177 | $77,698 | $1,479 | $199,756 | $0 | $199,756 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,717 | $62,057 | $6,660 | $198,277 | $0 | $198,277 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,096
- Membership dues
- $6,963
- Program service revenue
- $4,226
- Investment income
- $16,357
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $14,504
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,639
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,420
- Other expenses
- $5,394
- Program services (functional)
- $63,639
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $199,756
- Total assets, end of year
- $199,449
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $199,449
- Cash, savings and investments
- $199,449
- Gross receipts
- $72,675
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL KOERNER | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| GARY BRADLEY | ASSITANT TREASURER & VICE PRESIDENT BEG 05/25 | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW CALVO | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BOB CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE MEYERS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GILLIAN ROSSI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| KATE MODZELEWSKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL MAHON | SECRETARY BEG 04/25 | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREN DEMARCO | DIRECTOR BEG 05/25 | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Koerner | President | 5 | $0 |
| Gary Bradley | Assistant Treasurer effective 12/24 | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew Calvo | Treasurer effective 12/24 | 5 | $0 |
| Scott Hente | At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Bob Chandler | At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Meyers | Retail | 5 | $0 |
| Gillian Rossi | At Large | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Modzelewski | Communications effective 12/24 | 2 | $0 |
| Robyn Parker | Secretary through 11/24 | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Conaway | Publicity through 12/24 | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Dolinich | Vice President through 12/24 | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Gasko | Newsletter through 12/24 | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hente | President through 11/23 | 5 | $0 |
| Bob Chandler | At Large | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Parker | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Gary Bradley | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Rocky Shockley | Membership and Website through 11/23 | 6 | $0 |
| Sandra Wells | Special Projects through 6/23 | 3 | $0 |
| Linda Conaway | Publicity | 2 | $0 |
| Margaret Dolinich | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Koerner | President effective 12/23 | 2 | $0 |
| Jane Gasko | Newsletter | 2 | $0 |
| Dave Meyers | Retail | 4 | $0 |
| Andrew Calvo | Assistant Treasurer effective 12/23 | 2 | $0 |
| Gillian Rossi | At Large effective 12/23 | 1 | $0 |
| John Heritage | Membership effective 12/23 | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 49787, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80949-9787
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1805 N 30th Street, Colorado Springs CO 80904
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Scott Hente, 2760 Brogans Bluff Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80919
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GARY BRADLEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (719) 440-1525
- Website
- FRIENDSOFGARDENOFTHEGODS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN OF THE GODS WORKS WITH OUR PARTNERS TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL ASSETS OF THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- PURCHASED PARK INFRASTRUCTURE (PARK MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS) FOR BETTERMENT OF THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK.Expenses $34,289 · grants $34,289
- PROVIDED FUNDS TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIELD INSTITUTE TO BUILD AND REPAIR TRAILS IN THE GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK.Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
- PROVIDED FUNDING RELATED TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE PARK.Expenses $4,350 · grants $4,350
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-EZ 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
- 84-1167597
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $199,449
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,675
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $70,146 | $70,453 | $199,449 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $79,177 | $77,698 | $199,756 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,717 | $62,057 | $198,277 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Scott Hente | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Scott Hente | 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 84-1167597).
Questions about FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC is 84-1167597.
- Is FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS 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 GARDEN OF THE GODS INC 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 GARDEN OF THE GODS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Scott Hente.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF GARDEN OF THE GODS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,146, expenses of $70,453 and total assets of $199,449 at year end.
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