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Nonprofit · EIN 99-2151820

FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, WY 83002

Financials

$187K$143K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$186,594$142,943$43,651$59,531$0$59,531
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$186,594

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,554
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$130,351
Occupancy
$231
Printing, publications and postage
$5,585
Other expenses
$6,776
Program services (functional)
$142,942

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,880
Total assets, end of year
$59,531
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$59,531
Cash, savings and investments
$58,841
Gross receipts
$186,594

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patrick StarichExecutive Director0$82,554
Thomas SmitsVice Chairman0$0
Teri HernandezSecretary0$0
John TurnerTreasurer0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6286, JACKSON, WY 83002-6286
In care of
% JOHN TURNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
PO Box 6286, Jackson WY 83002
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Patrick Starich, PO Box 8758, Jackson WY 83002
Signed the 990-EZ
JOHN TURNER, Treasurer
Phone
(307) 376-3637
Return prepared by
MADDAD Accounting and Tax Services

Mission

Support of the National Elk Refuge

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Provided financial support to the National Elk Refuge (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and the National Elk Refuge Nature Center.
    Expenses $142,942 · grants $186,594

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-2151820
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$59,531
Income (IRS master file)
$186,594

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$186,594$142,943$59,531IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Patrick Starich
December 31, 2024≤ $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 99-2151820).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE is 99-2151820.
Is FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 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 THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 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 THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 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 THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE?
The 990-N for 2024 names Patrick Starich.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,554 (Patrick Starich, Executive Director).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ELK REFUGE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $186,594, expenses of $142,943 and total assets of $59,531 at year end.

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