Nonprofit · EIN 85-4115679
FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO
Tax-exempt · MANDAN, ND 58554
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $55,737 | $81,162 | -$25,425 | $36,960 | $0 | $36,960 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,540
- Program service revenue
- $26,197
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,013
- Other expenses
- $80,149
- Program services (functional)
- $69,729
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $62,385
- Total assets, end of year
- $36,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,960
- Cash, savings and investments
- $36,960
- Gross receipts
- $55,737
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Ford | President | 10 | $0 |
| Katherine Brooke | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 308 2ND ST NW, MANDAN, ND 58554-3009
- In care of
- % PATRICIA FORD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO Box 164, MANDAN ND 58554
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Katherine Brooke, 1000 N 9th St, BISMARCK ND 58501
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Katy Brooke, Secretary/Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 407-2104
- Website
- ndpaleofriends.org
Mission
The purpose of this Organization is to, by way of financial and volunteer support, advance the stated purpose of the North Dakota Geological Survey Paleontological Resource Management Program in its objectives to: 1) To promote public understanding and awareness of the importance of North Dakota's fossil resources through a variety of educational activities including the public fossil dig program, fossil exhibits, tours, and presentations; and 2) To identify and preserve North Dakota's significant fossil sites and specimens; and to conduct scientific research related to those fossil sites and specimens and the environments in which those organisms lived.
Program accomplishments
- Managed the NDGS Public Fossil Digs by supporting registration, waitlist, cancellations/refunds, and outreach. Served 444 fossil dig attendees.Expenses $19,791
- Managed the Dig Supporter fundraiser program, enrolling 54 participants to access early registration to the Public Fossil Digs, which supported the hiring of 2 summer interns.Expenses $27,212
- Supported the North Dakota Geological Survey by sending 8 staff to the 2024 Society of Vertebrae Paleontology annual conference to present research findings and program successes; sent 4 staff to the Association of Materials & Methods in Paleontology conference to present best practices in fossil preparation and attend education trainings and workshops; supported 2 staff to travel to conduct research on dinosaur mummies across the U.S.Expenses $15,445
- Supported grant activities through the David B. Jones foundation to conduct research on dinosaur mummies and methods of fossil preservation, and to provide outreach and education on research activities.Expenses $7,281
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-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4115679
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $36,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $55,737
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $55,737 | $81,162 | $36,960 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Katherine Brooke | June 30, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Patricia Ford | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Patricia Ford | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-4115679).
Questions about FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO is 85-4115679.
- Is FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO 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 NDGS PALEO 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 NDGS PALEO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Katherine Brooke.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF NDGS PALEO have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,737, expenses of $81,162 and total assets of $36,960 at year end.
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