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Retail Council Of New York State Inc

  • Albany, NY
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 1971
  • EIN: 14-0923650

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.07M (2023)

Expenses
$1.32M (2023)

Total Assets
$3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.36M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,065,233
Expenses
$1,324,750
Net Income
-$259,517
Net Assets
$1,634,363
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $878,894
82.5%
Program Services $83,752
7.9%
Investment Income $53,268
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,924
2.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $18,187
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,208
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $364,198
27.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $413,246
31.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,995,873
Total Liabilities $1,361,510
Net Assets $1,634,363
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa O'connor (President And Chief Operat) $306,003 $65,486 $62,465
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Daniel Kilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Denevan O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Davey Marcus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Campion (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blair Reinarman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,067,309
Expenses
$1,411,744
Net Income
-$344,435
Net Assets
$1,589,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $867,955
81.3%
Program Services $84,272
7.9%
Investment Income $51,710
4.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,677
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $48,385
4.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,310
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $525,999
37.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,297
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,206,827
Total Liabilities $1,616,948
Net Assets $1,589,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa O'connor (President And Chief Operating Officer) $286,786 $84,722 $37,910
Robert Leonard (Former Chief Operating Officer) $286,208 $0 $64,086
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Denevan O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Stram (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Campion (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blair Reinarman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lopez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,347,525
Expenses
$1,623,305
Net Income
-$275,780
Net Assets
$2,200,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $897,561
66.6%
Program Services $87,951
6.5%
Investment Income $37,121
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $17,806
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $153,344
11.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $153,742
11.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $719,333
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,411
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,779,590
Total Liabilities $1,579,430
Net Assets $2,200,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (Past President) $437,113 $0 $144,753
Robert Leonard (Chief Operating Officer) $139,373 $147,006 $84,441
Melissa O'connor (President) $72,266 $102,116 $35,442
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Denevan O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Stram (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Campion (Director) $0 $0 $0
Blair Reinarman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 3, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,102,052
Expenses
$1,390,761
Net Income
-$288,709
Net Assets
$1,761,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $877,548
79.6%
Program Services $103,792
9.4%
Investment Income $50,449
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,031
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $64,965
5.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,267
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $662,676
47.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $262,720
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,436,614
Total Liabilities $1,675,007
Net Assets $1,761,607
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (President) $391,274 $99,551 $171,466
Robert Leonard (Chief Operating Officer) $140,563 $146,735 $85,490
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Board Chair) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Mr Arnold Grothues (Director) $750 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gamberini (Director) $0 $0 $0
Denevan O'connell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Stram (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,112,100
Expenses
$1,455,196
Net Income
-$343,096
Net Assets
$2,505,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $891,285
80.1%
Program Services $123,215
11.1%
Investment Income $53,982
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $27,788
2.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,986
0.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,844
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $534,401
36.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $495,407
34.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,053,714
Total Liabilities $1,547,852
Net Assets $2,505,862
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (President) $341,680 $98,757 $159,704
Robert Leonard (Executive Vp, Cfo) $191,323 $147,395 $70,499
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Breanna Schafer (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Arnold Grothues (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Casey Cesnovar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gamberini (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 23, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,198,158
Expenses
$1,280,867
Net Income
-$82,709
Net Assets
$2,834,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $834,099
69.6%
Program Services $132,442
11.1%
Investment Income $55,539
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $111,591
9.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $61,682
5.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,805
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $527,779
41.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $390,121
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,251,910
Total Liabilities $1,417,475
Net Assets $2,834,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (President) $241,065 $247,704 $152,048
Robert Leonard (Executive Vp, Cfo) $131,546 $148,891 $60,786
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $750 $0 $0
Breanna Schafer (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Arnold Grothues (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,272,573
Expenses
$1,163,420
Net Income
$109,153
Net Assets
$2,947,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $837,477
65.8%
Program Services $144,834
11.4%
Investment Income $194,302
15.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $95,951
7.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,556
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,565
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $498,890
42.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $293,542
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,238,469
Total Liabilities $1,290,833
Net Assets $2,947,636
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (President) $239,924 $248,825 $147,359
Robert Leonard (Executive Vp, Cfo) $132,187 $140,497 $51,516
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Board Chairman) $750 $0 $0
Mr Arnold Grothues (Director) $750 $0 $0
Mike Altier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Breanna Olson (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Riccards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Knuston (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,149,633
Expenses
$1,131,339
Net Income
$18,294
Net Assets
$2,659,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $876,887
76.3%
Program Services $149,399
13.0%
Investment Income $38,560
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $92,795
8.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$9,138
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,130
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $481,059
42.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $272,190
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,899,165
Total Liabilities $1,239,382
Net Assets $2,659,783
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Potrikus (President) $256,692 $250,761 $129,386
Robert Leonard (Executive Vp, Chief Financ) $142,122 $141,078 $35,307
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Thomas Zapf (Chairman Of The Board) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Kent Knuston (Director) $750 $0 $0
Mike Altier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Breanna Olson (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Arnold Grothues (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 21, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,257,097
Expenses
$1,103,085
Net Income
$154,012
Net Assets
$2,780,277
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $932,321
74.2%
Program Services $194,247
15.5%
Investment Income $18,919
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $92,834
7.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$6,665
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,441
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $449,470
40.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,600
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,778,247
Total Liabilities $997,970
Net Assets $2,780,277
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James R Sherin (Former President) $269,588 $118,696 $17,500
Edward Potrikus (President) $113,252 $246,921 $110,142
Robert Leonard (Executive Vp, Chief Financial Officer) $53,147 $139,255 $30,899
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Thomas Zapf (Chairman Of The Board) $1,500 $0 $0
Lisa Whitney Esq (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alfred Simmons (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Mike Altier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Breanna Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Knuston (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 21, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,293,497
Expenses
$1,617,963
Net Income
-$324,466
Net Assets
$2,845,938
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $960,117
74.2%
Program Services $204,413
15.8%
Investment Income $23,706
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $84,741
6.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$724
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,244
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $356,748
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $368,835
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,101,153
Total Liabilities $1,255,215
Net Assets $2,845,938
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James R Sherin (President) $209,743 $215,748 $205,389
Edward Potrikus (Vice Chairman) $144,336 $156,276 $92,465
Robert Leonard (Vp Of Finance And Operatio) $67,815 $80,760 $24,981
Clinton Hegeman (Treasurer) $1,500 $0 $0
Sharon Fenno (Vice Chairman) $1,500 $0 $0
Thomas Zapf (Chairman Of The Board) $1,500 $0 $0
Lisa Whitney Esq (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Jack Yonally (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alfred Simmons (Director) $1,500 $0 $0
Alayna Alderman (Director) $750 $0 $0
Jay Summerson (Director) $750 $0 $0
Robert Kayne (Former Director) $750 $0 $0
Mike Altier (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Breanna Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Hiltner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Knuston (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,548,060
Expenses
$1,269,522
Net Income
$278,538
Net Assets
$2,330,046
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $971,005
62.7%
Program Services $161,068
10.4%
Investment Income $31,219
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $82,427
5.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$217
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $302,558
19.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $562,983
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $163,640
12.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,052,818
Total Liabilities $1,722,772
Net Assets $2,330,046

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990
Filed on March 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,324,266
Expenses
$1,202,344
Net Income
$121,922
Net Assets
$2,229,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $983,931
74.3%
Program Services $157,095
11.9%
Investment Income $30,846
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $78,609
5.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,159
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $63,626
4.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $502,129
41.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $185,802
15.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,754,118
Total Liabilities $1,524,960
Net Assets $2,229,158

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,370,090
Expenses
$1,415,169
Net Income
-$45,079
Net Assets
$2,273,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,036,866
75.7%
Program Services $182,852
13.3%
Investment Income $36,001
2.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $73,969
5.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $7,027
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $33,375
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $585,952
41.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $322,723
22.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,861,834
Total Liabilities $1,588,439
Net Assets $2,273,395

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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