Nonprofit · EIN 84-3687260
FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME
Tax-exempt · SEARCHLIGHT, NV 89046
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $116,603 | $102,315 | $14,288 | $34,702 | $231 | $34,471 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $73,826
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $45,280
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,503
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,468
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $40,494
- Occupancy
- $2,508
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,956
- Other expenses
- $55,357
- Program services (functional)
- $27,810
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,183
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,702
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $231
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,471
- Cash, savings and investments
- $33,059
- Gross receipts
- $122,819
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carin Agiman | Graphic Design | 10 | $17,720 |
| Kim Garrison Means | Executive Director | 20 | $17,579 |
| Paula Jacoby-Garrett | Administrative Director | 20 | $13,169 |
| Ron Safran | Board President | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1324, SEARCHLIGHT, NV 89046-1324
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 1324, Searchlight NV 89046
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Neal Ron Safran, PO Box 1324, Searchlight NV 89046
- Signed the 990-EZ
- NEAL RON SAFRAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (818) 212-9210
- Website
- www.friendsofavikwaame.org
- Return prepared by
- KerryMarie OBrien CPA
Mission
Friends of Avi Kwa Ame help ensure protection of the ecological, cultural, historic, and recreational resources of the Monument area through community engagement, advocacy, interpretive & educational programming, support of academic research, site stewardship, and restoration efforts.
Program accomplishments
- Desert Delights provided an opportunity to connect the community with the unique natural and cultural resources of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument through a welcoming, family-friendly public event. Hosted at historic Walking Box Ranch, the program brings together education, art, storytelling, and hands-on activities that encourage participants to learn about the Mojave Desert and its values. The event helps introduce new audiences to the monument while strengthening community connections to public lands and inspiring continued interest in their protection and stewardship.Expenses $2,600 · grants $39,000
- Programs at the Mystery Ranch provided opportunities for participants to experience the desert landscape in a more immersive setting while learning about the areas ecological, cultural, and historical significance. The programs supported hands-on environmental education, outdoor recreation, engagement, and community science while encouraging participants to develop a stronger connection to the landscape.Expenses $7,750
- Gold Beam serves as an ongoing educational and outreach resource that extends the reach of Friends of Avi Kwa Ames programs beyond individual events. The magazine shares stories, photography, artwork, conservation information, oral histories, and updates about Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, helping readers better understand and appreciate the landscape and the communities connected to it.As a lasting and shareable resource, Gold Beam provides a platform for local voices and partners while creating greater awareness of conservation efforts, upcoming programs, and opportunities for public engagement.Expenses $17,460
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-3687260
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,702
- Income (IRS master file)
- $122,819
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | October 2025 | $116,603 | $102,315 | $34,702 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Neal Ron Safran | October 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Neal Ron Safran | October 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jim Stanger | October 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Sandra Yasenchak | October 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 84-3687260).
Questions about FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME is 84-3687260.
- Is FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME 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 AVI KWA AME due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Neal Ron Safran.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,720 (Carin Agiman, Graphic Design).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF AVI KWA AME have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $116,603, expenses of $102,315 and total assets of $34,702 at year end.
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