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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0723866

FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85705

Financials

$366K$9K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$366,328$8,978$357,350$389,363$0$389,363
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$356,004
Program service revenue
$1,770
Investment income
$3,159
Royalties
$985
Other revenue
$5,395

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$650
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$8,978

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,515
Total assets, end of year
$389,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$389,363
Publicly traded securities
$260,401
Gross receipts
$366,328
Employees
0
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
NM

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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen CollectorPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
William FarrDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John MackerVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
John NizalowskiVice President
Trustee or director
1$0
Mark RossiSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2415 N FONTANA AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85705-4712
In care of
% MARK ROSSI
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
2415 N Fontana Ave, Tucson AZ 85705
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Stephen Collector, 2415 N Fontana Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Mark Rossi, 2415 N Fontana Ave, Tucson AZ 85705
Signed the 990
Mark Rossi, Secretary/Treas
Phone
(520) 603-4875
Return prepared by
Stephanie Zill

Mission

To Shelter and Raise up the Creative Spirit

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Oversight of intellectual rights to work of Frank Waters. Curating of FW papers, library, collections.Providing residencies for people in the Arts....writing, painting, music, photography.Publications, writing contest.Workshops, exhibits, performances, readings, lecture series.Gifts to support artists, events
    Expenses $8,978

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0723866
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-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Mark Rossi
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Mark Rossi
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: MARK ROSSI
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$366,328$8,978$389,363XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: MARK ROSSI
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: MARK ROSSI
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: MARK ROSSI
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 86-0723866).

Questions about FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION is 86-0723866.
Is FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION 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 FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Stephen Collector.
Who are the officers and directors of FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRANK WATERS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $366,328, expenses of $8,978 and total assets of $389,363 at year end.

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