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Friends Of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

  • Los Fresnos, TX
  • Tax-exempt since March 1998
  • EIN: 74-2815350

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Public Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$277k (2023)

Expenses
$81.5k (2023)

Total Assets
$847k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.66k (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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$276,600
Expenses
$81,543
Net Income
$195,057
Net Assets
$843,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,018
78.1%
Program Services $36,714
13.3%
Investment Income $2,862
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,857
7.5%
Other Revenue $149
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,567
30.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,499
12.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $847,439
Total Liabilities $3,662
Net Assets $843,777
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amanda Deleon (Executive Director) $15,417 $0 $0
Nicole Ekstrom (Executive Director) $9,150 $0 $0
Dr Greg Garcia (President) $0 $0 $0
Pete Moore (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas Demaar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Ekstrom (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christopher Gabler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Hosick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sharon Wilcox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shane Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Cano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Crow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Severson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 23, 2024

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$127,548
Expenses
$144,225
Net Income
-$16,677
Net Assets
$649,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,920
54.8%
Program Services $39,498
31.0%
Investment Income $1,209
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,690
6.8%
Net Inventory Sales $8,129
6.4%
Other Revenue $102
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,349
5.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $19,121
13.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $652,405
Total Liabilities $2,533
Net Assets $649,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicole Ekstrom (Executive Director) $8,379 $0 $0
Bob Severson (President) $0 $0 $0
Pete Moore (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Hamilton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas De Maar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Greg Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christopher Gabler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Cano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sharon Wilcox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shane Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Crow (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 17, 2023

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$236,070
Expenses
$78,304
Net Income
$157,766
Net Assets
$666,549
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,189
85.6%
Program Services $26,950
11.4%
Investment Income $1,388
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,677
2.0%
Other Revenue $866
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,206
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $668,233
Total Liabilities $1,684
Net Assets $666,549
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Severson (President) $0 $0 $0
Pete Moore (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Hamilton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Thomas De Maar (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dr Greg Garcia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christopher Gabler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Lohse (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sharon Wilcox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shane Wilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 16, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,373
Expenses
$165,787
Net Income
$16,586
Net Assets
$495,324
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,665
83.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,680
0.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $26,375
14.5%
Other Revenue $2,653
1.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $497,370
Total Liabilities $2,046
Net Assets $495,324
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Nicole Ekstrom (President) $0 $0
Joyce Hamilton (Secretary) $0 $0
Dr Tom De Maar (Treasurer) $0 $0
Patrick Anderson (Member) $0 $0
Dr Greg Garcia (Member) $0 $0
Dr Christopher Gabler (Member) $0 $0
David Lohse (Member) $0 $0
Pete Moore (Member) $0 $0
Richard Moore (Member) $0 $0
Robert Severson (Member) $0 $0
Dr Sharon Wilcox (Member) $0 $0
Shane Wilson (Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 16, 2021

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$105,320
Expenses
$63,670
Net Income
$41,650
Net Assets
$478,738
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,070
96.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,002
1.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,248
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $482,320
Total Liabilities $3,582
Net Assets $478,738
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Demarr (President) $0 $0
Shane Wilson (Vice President) $0 $0
Bob Severson (Director) $0 $0
Cate Ball (Director) $0 $0
Dr James Gomez (Treasurer) $0 $0
Ryan Henry (Director) $0 $0
Dr Sharon Wilcox (Director) $0 $0
Melissa Martinez (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 29, 2020

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

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$89,400
Expenses
$102,347
Net Income
-$12,947
Net Assets
$437,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,011
77.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,794
2.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,595
20.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $440,633
Total Liabilities $3,560
Net Assets $437,073

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$184,261
Expenses
$61,122
Net Income
$123,139
Net Assets
$450,020
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,368
94.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,358
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,535
5.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,104
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $455,020
Total Liabilities $5,000
Net Assets $450,020

Document Links

990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,639
Expenses
$325,389
Net Income
-$245,750
Net Assets
$326,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,718
72.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $992
1.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $20,929
26.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,929
Total Liabilities $5,048
Net Assets $326,881

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,012
Expenses
$54,485
Net Income
$304,527
Net Assets
$572,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $345,676
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,544
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,942
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,850
2.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,181
37.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $574,842
Total Liabilities $2,212
Net Assets $572,630

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$106,737
Expenses
$80,914
Net Income
$25,823
Net Assets
$268,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,309
72.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,112
1.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $27,446
25.7%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $271,840
Total Liabilities $3,737
Net Assets $268,103

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$95,849
Expenses
$136,159
Net Income
-$40,310
Net Assets
$242,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,343
58.8%
Program Services $7,710
8.0%
Investment Income $2,432
2.5%
Net Fundraising $2,698
2.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $23,876
24.9%
Other Revenue $240
0.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,134
Total Liabilities $2,855
Net Assets $242,279

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$62,184
Expenses
$75,401
Net Income
-$13,217
Net Assets
$282,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,205
24.5%
Program Services $13,386
21.5%
Investment Income $3,344
5.4%
Net Fundraising $4,285
6.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $24,774
39.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,501
Total Liabilities $2,911
Net Assets $282,590

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$127,020
Expenses
$52,312
Net Income
$74,708
Net Assets
$295,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,241
64.0%
Program Services $12,871
10.1%
Investment Income $2,419
1.9%
Net Fundraising -$3,930
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $32,649
25.7%
Other Revenue $221
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $298,976
Total Liabilities $3,169
Net Assets $295,807

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

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

PDF

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