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Friends Of The Arboretum

  • Madison, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1989
  • EIN: 39-1571393

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$84.9k (2024)

Expenses
$89k (2024)

Total Assets
$133k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.25k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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 June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,911
Expenses
$88,987
Net Income
-$4,076
Net Assets
$131,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260
0.3%
Program Services $41,040
48.3%
Investment Income $6,855
8.1%
Net Fundraising $36,756
43.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,405
Total Liabilities $2,250
Net Assets $131,155
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kate Martin (President) $0 $0
Laurel Sukup (Vice President) $0 $0
Donald Miner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Anita Boor (Secretary) $0 $0
Paul Kent (Director) $0 $0
Vince Aiello (Director) $0 $0
Jane Albert (Director) $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Director) $0 $0
Tim Norris (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Sereno (Director) $0 $0
Dave Kelly (Director) $0 $0
Kate Vanden Bosch (Director) $0 $0
Nansi Colley (Director) $0 $0
Taylor Drogemuller (Director) $0 $0
Maggie Honig (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 3, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$64,582
Expenses
$38,891
Net Income
$25,691
Net Assets
$135,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321
0.5%
Program Services $27,265
42.2%
Investment Income $3,858
6.0%
Net Fundraising $33,138
51.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,138
Total Liabilities $2,905
Net Assets $135,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kate Martin (President) $0 $0
Laurel Sukup (Vice President) $0 $0
Donald Miner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Anita Boor (Secretary) $0 $0
Paul Kent (Director) $0 $0
Vince Aiello (Director) $0 $0
Jane Albert (Director) $0 $0
Alli Parish (Director) $0 $0
Laurie Elwell (Director) $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Director) $0 $0
Pat Henrikson (Director) $0 $0
Ellie Feitlinger (Director) $0 $0
Tim Norris (Director) $0 $0
Carl Sinderbrand (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Sereno (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 27, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$47,165
Expenses
$23,799
Net Income
$23,366
Net Assets
$109,540
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,182
6.7%
Program Services $5,041
10.7%
Investment Income $270
0.6%
Net Fundraising $38,672
82.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,900
Total Liabilities $5,360
Net Assets $109,540
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Laurie Elwell (President) $0 $0
Kate Martin (Vice President) $0 $0
Donald Miner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Laurel Sukup (Secretary) $0 $0
Paul Kent (Director) $0 $0
Anita Boor (Director) $0 $0
Jane Albert (Director) $0 $0
Alli Wenman (Director) $0 $0
Don Tipple (Director) $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Director) $0 $0
Pat Henrikson (Director) $0 $0
Ellis Feitlinger (Director) $0 $0
Donna Halleran (Director) $0 $0
Carl Sinderbrand (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Sereno (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 27, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$22,860
Expenses
$29,027
Net Income
-$6,167
Net Assets
$86,174
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,818
8.0%
Program Services $2,354
10.3%
Investment Income $148
0.6%
Net Fundraising $18,540
81.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,514
Total Liabilities $2,340
Net Assets $86,174

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$42,304
Expenses
$76,701
Net Income
-$34,397
Net Assets
$92,341
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,325
26.8%
Program Services $30,932
73.1%
Investment Income $545
1.3%
Net Fundraising -$498
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,091
Total Liabilities $750
Net Assets $92,341
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathy Poi (President) $0 $0
Laurie Elwell (Vice President) $0 $0
Tyler Schroeder (Treasurer) $0 $0
Chris Smithka (Secretary) $0 $0
Susan Berg (Board Member) $0 $0
Frank Court (Board Member) $0 $0
Gregory Everts (Board Member) $0 $0
Pat Hendrikson (Board Member) $0 $0
Kate Martin (Board Member) $0 $0
Don Miner (Board Member) $0 $0
David Rihn (Board Member) $0 $0
Donald Tipple (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,451
Expenses
$48,689
Net Income
$33,762
Net Assets
$123,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,447
4.2%
Program Services $51,786
62.8%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $27,190
33.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,796
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,745
Total Liabilities $39,806
Net Assets $123,939
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susan Berg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Court (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Elwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Everts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Erdman (Board Member (Thru October)) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Glazer (Board Member (Thru February)) $0 $0 $0
Kate Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darrel Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Perkins (Board Member (Thru September)) $0 $0 $0
Dave Rihn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Tipple (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Troia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Alli Wenman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Poi (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Henrikson (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Schroeder (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smithka (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$101,874
Expenses
$305,115
Net Income
-$203,241
Net Assets
$90,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,925
44.1%
Program Services $36,388
35.7%
Investment Income $26
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $20,535
20.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,149
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $134,085
Total Liabilities $43,908
Net Assets $90,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Deaton (Director) $18,691 $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Board Secretary (Thru August)) $1,869 $0 $0
Barbara Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Frank Court (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laurie Elwell (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Everts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Glazer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pat Henrikson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darrel Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smithka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Tipple (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Troia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Poi (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Perkins (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Jaeckel (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 22, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,089
Expenses
$184,829
Net Income
-$1,740
Net Assets
$293,418
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,345
52.6%
Program Services $46,585
25.4%
Investment Income $10,537
5.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $29,622
16.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,876
12.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,579
Total Liabilities $105,161
Net Assets $293,418
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karen Deaton (Director) $13,859 $0 $0
Barbara Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Martha Christenson (Board Member (Thru March)) $0 $0 $0
Frank Court (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Everts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darrel Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Perkins (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smithka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Donald Tipple (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Troia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Glazer (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Dreyer (Board Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Poi (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Jaeckel (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,051
Expenses
$200,472
Net Income
$32,579
Net Assets
$275,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,141
63.1%
Program Services $42,866
18.4%
Investment Income $10,543
4.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,501
13.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,953
11.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,967
Total Liabilities $86,480
Net Assets $275,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Foa Associate Manager (Thru June)) $27,092 $0 $2,570
Gregory Everts (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darrel Morrison (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Poi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Shefchik (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Smithka (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Tishler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Judy Troia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanne Voeltz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard A Zillman (Board Member (Thru October)) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Dreyer (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Glazer (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Jaeckel (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Deaton (Director (Beg April)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,476
Expenses
$188,900
Net Income
$27,576
Net Assets
$259,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,663
58.5%
Program Services $48,466
22.4%
Investment Income $10,228
4.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $31,119
14.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $32,293
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,584
Total Liabilities $92,980
Net Assets $259,604
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Associate Manager) $28,042 $0 $4,203
Matthew C Carlson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Glazer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Ladd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Reindl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Leigh Richardson (Board Member (Thru December)) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Tishler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilee Wertlake (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard A Zillman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nan Zimdars (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Dreyer (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Susanne Voeltz (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Jaeckel (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Eisele (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$255,394
Expenses
$239,039
Net Income
$16,355
Net Assets
$243,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,090
59.9%
Program Services $50,091
19.6%
Investment Income $9,803
3.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $42,410
16.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $351,083
Total Liabilities $107,846
Net Assets $243,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Bishop (Associate Manager) $27,536 $0 $7,060
Bill Hantke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nan Zimdars Hoesly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Kind (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Reindl (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barry Seifert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Tishler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sal Troia (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Susanne Voeltz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Marilee Wertlake (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard A Zillman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew C Carlson (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Dreyer (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Jaeckel (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Eisele (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 4, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,284
Expenses
$247,775
Net Income
-$3,491
Net Assets
$202,262
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,369
56.2%
Program Services $45,620
18.7%
Investment Income $9,497
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,798
21.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $30,647
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $301,574
Total Liabilities $99,312
Net Assets $202,262

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990
Filed on Jan. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,483
Expenses
$481,537
Net Income
-$265,054
Net Assets
$180,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,000
57.3%
Program Services $40,282
18.6%
Investment Income $10,670
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $41,531
19.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,879
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,795
10.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,470
Total Liabilities $139,065
Net Assets $180,405

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,975
Expenses
$201,006
Net Income
$7,969
Net Assets
$460,471
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,395
52.8%
Program Services $52,244
25.0%
Investment Income $11,770
5.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $34,566
16.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,606
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,265
28.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $629,426
Total Liabilities $168,955
Net Assets $460,471

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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