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Austin Steam Train Association Incorporated

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: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities (A82Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.36M (2023)

Expenses
$1.28M (2023)

Total Assets
$925k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$370k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,355,504
Expenses
$1,279,124
Net Income
$76,380
Net Assets
$555,459
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,302
7.9%
Program Services $1,183,702
87.3%
Investment Income $3,896
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,425
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,053
3.5%
Other Revenue $8,126
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,568
7.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,744
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $925,042
Total Liabilities $369,583
Net Assets $555,459
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zena Vaughn (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Craymer (Member) $0 $0 $0
David A Escamilla (Member) $0 $0 $0
Casey H Kelley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nikelle Meade (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Rife (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Thompson (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,403,107
Expenses
$1,378,719
Net Income
$24,388
Net Assets
$180,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,288
13.6%
Program Services $1,143,964
81.5%
Investment Income $1,403
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,450
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $31,313
2.2%
Other Revenue $32,689
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,145
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $208,949
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $537,596
Total Liabilities $356,844
Net Assets $180,752
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Zena Vaughn (Executive Director) $76,304 $0 $0
Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Craymer (Member) $0 $0 $0
David A Escamilla (Member) $0 $0 $0
Casey H Kelley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nikelle Meade (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Rife (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Thompson (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,219,752
Expenses
$1,187,238
Net Income
$32,514
Net Assets
$164,181
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,135
12.6%
Program Services $942,721
77.3%
Investment Income $3,187
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,705
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,287
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $53,530
4.4%
Other Revenue $62,187
5.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $138,600
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,181
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $552,750
Total Liabilities $388,569
Net Assets $164,181
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lillian A Serafine (Executive Director) $83,600 $0 $0
Zena Vaughn (Executive Director) $61,100 $0 $0
Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Price (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Craymer (Member) $0 $0 $0
David A Escamilla (Member) $0 $0 $0
Casey H Kelley (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nikelle Meade (Member) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Rife (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Thompson (Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$803,143
Expenses
$923,611
Net Income
-$120,468
Net Assets
$102,373
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,908
29.9%
Program Services $539,960
67.2%
Investment Income $2,583
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,900
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,947
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $13,845
1.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,541
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $211,690
22.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,654
Total Liabilities $337,281
Net Assets $102,373
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $76,827 $0 $1,714
Robert Schoen Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Deweese (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikelle Meade (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Price (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,341,039
Expenses
$1,357,390
Net Income
-$16,351
Net Assets
$222,841
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $265,563
19.8%
Program Services $1,085,637
81.0%
Investment Income $3,563
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,920
0.6%
Net Fundraising -$7,654
Sales of Assets -$45,730
Net Inventory Sales $28,167
2.1%
Other Revenue $3,573
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,322
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,572
18.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $421,616
Total Liabilities $198,775
Net Assets $222,841
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $80,500 $0 $18,822
Robert Schoen Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Dech (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Deweese (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Director (Jan June)) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ken Price (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,547,589
Expenses
$1,503,479
Net Income
$44,110
Net Assets
-$216,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,715
8.3%
Program Services $1,374,048
88.8%
Investment Income $65
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $25,000
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $18,378
1.2%
Other Revenue $1,383
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,664
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $246,688
16.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,684
Total Liabilities $536,302
Net Assets -$216,618
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $75,088 $0 $14,577
Robert Schoen Jr (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy Ii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinnelli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Timbes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Deweese (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,498,835
Expenses
$1,791,478
Net Income
-$292,643
Net Assets
-$259,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,320
4.9%
Program Services $1,425,473
95.1%
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,367
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $234,096
13.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,269
Total Liabilities $566,054
Net Assets -$259,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $85,000 $0 $0
Dr Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Elaine Timbes (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinnelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,915,740
Expenses
$1,802,883
Net Income
$112,857
Net Assets
$32,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $276,642
14.4%
Program Services $1,482,399
77.4%
Investment Income $86
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $156,613
8.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $264,130
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $795,291
Total Liabilities $762,433
Net Assets $32,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Dr Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Clark (Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Squires (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,648,106
Expenses
$1,630,955
Net Income
$17,151
Net Assets
-$79,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,320
10.9%
Program Services $1,468,773
89.1%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
4.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $5,335
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $329,677
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $781,936
Total Liabilities $861,935
Net Assets -$79,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $65,000 $0 $0
Dr Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (General Counsel) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,488,246
Expenses
$1,477,760
Net Income
$10,486
Net Assets
-$97,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,965
4.5%
Program Services $1,419,892
95.4%
Investment Income $1,389
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $66,194
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $255,690
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $818,714
Total Liabilities $915,864
Net Assets -$97,150
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Phalen (General Superintendent) $66,769 $0 $0
Lil Serafine (Executive Director) $31,992 $0 $0
Dr Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Melvin Clark (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Kearns (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,371,979
Expenses
$1,453,496
Net Income
-$81,517
Net Assets
-$147,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,352
11.2%
Program Services $1,217,824
88.8%
Investment Income $803
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,439
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,222
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $949,905
Total Liabilities $1,097,541
Net Assets -$147,636
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Holly Doggett (Executive Director) $80,439 $0 $0
Paul Phalen (General Superintendent) $59,000 $0 $0
Dr Robert Schoen (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Sargent (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Bingham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Le Jeune (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jimmie Burleyson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Duepner (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bert Dockall (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Charles (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mcginnis (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Barnes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Scott Lewis (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Gracy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Pinelli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,335,322
Expenses
$1,417,243
Net Income
-$81,921
Net Assets
-$66,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $165,944
12.4%
Program Services $1,169,097
87.6%
Investment Income $281
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $78,600
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,662
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $543,615
Total Liabilities $609,734
Net Assets -$66,119

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,357,678
Expenses
$1,488,835
Net Income
-$131,157
Net Assets
$15,802
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,878
3.7%
Program Services $1,108,692
81.7%
Investment Income $2,567
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $196,541
14.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,868
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $220,130
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $674,372
Total Liabilities $658,570
Net Assets $15,802

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,412,550
Expenses
$1,589,547
Net Income
-$176,997
Net Assets
$146,959
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,158
5.8%
Program Services $1,327,126
94.0%
Investment Income $3,266
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
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 $266,860
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $937,594
Total Liabilities $790,635
Net Assets $146,959

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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  • 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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