Nonprofit · EIN 84-1635929
FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY
Tax-exempt · VISALIA, CA 93277
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $104,720 | $48,251 | $56,469 | $322,840 | $0 | $322,840 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $93,729 | $34,639 | $59,090 | $266,371 | $0 | $266,371 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $104,720
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $48,201
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $50
- Program services (functional)
- $48,201
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $266,371
- Total assets, end of year
- $322,840
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $322,840
- Cash, savings and investments
- $322,815
- Gross receipts
- $104,720
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hess | President | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Norman | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Brooke Sisk | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Flores | Board | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Ortiz | Board | 1 | $0 |
| Darla Wegener | Board | 1 | $0 |
| Kelly Vernon | Board | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hess | President | 0 | $0 |
| Charles Norman | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Brooke Sisk | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Flores | Board | 0 | $0 |
| Donna Ortiz | Board | 0 | $0 |
| Darla Wegener | Board | 0 | $0 |
| Kelly Vernon | Board | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5957 S MOONEY BLVD, VISALIA, CA 93277-9394
- In care of
- % RONALD W PROBASCO
- Signed the 990-EZ
- John Hess, President
- Phone
- (559) 624-8000
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-1635929 or by the name FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Friends of Tulare County is dedicated to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of all residents of Tulare County and strives to assist underrepresented and disadvantaged populations of all ethnicities and cultures through donations, charitable giving, and grant funding.
Program accomplishments
- The Tulare County Animal Shelter focuses on good adoptions. As our mission statement indicates: "We are committed to reducing animal overpopulation by promoting adoptions, advocating for the welfare of animals by operating spay/neuter and humane education programs, encouraging responsible pet ownership and demonstrating respect for all living things." With this in mind, the shelter staff and volunteers advocate for good placement of our animals.Expenses $12,877
- The Tulare County Children's Welfare Services Toy Drive is conducted every December and it provides gifts to Tulare County children in need, particularly those children within the Child Welfare System (CWS) more commonly known as Child Protective Services. Unfortunately, many of these children are in the CWS system due to child abuse or neglect, but in all cases these children undergo the trauma of disruption to their family. The Children's Toy Drive serves 1,330 children who are in the care of Tulare County Child Welfare Service, plus 150 Resource Families, as well as 6 Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children youth placed here in Tulare County.Expenses $24,497
- The purpose of the Tulare County Museum is to protect, preserve, and promote understanding of Tulare County's past and its place in the future by providing the community with innovative, diverse, and engaging exhibits and events. We strive to be a community center where all guests are welcome and encouraged to learn about, and engage with, our local history in a variety of ways. Donations to the Tulare County Museum will be utilized to support a wide range of initiatives, improvements, and events that include, but are not limited to, restoration projects, the purchase of items to assist in preserving the collection, and expenses related to events for the community. Funding will help bridge any gaps where funding, supplies, or resources are otherwise unavailable.Expenses $7,242
- Other Program ServicesExpenses $3,585
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1635929
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P58)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $322,840
- Income (IRS master file)
- $104,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $104,720 | $48,251 | $322,840 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $93,729 | $34,639 | $266,371 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-1635929).
Questions about FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY is 84-1635929.
- Is FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY 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 TULARE COUNTY 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 TULARE COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF TULARE COUNTY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $104,720, expenses of $48,251 and total assets of $322,840 at year end.
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