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Public Lands Council

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 1969
  • EIN: 84-0583125

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

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

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$997k (2024)

Expenses
$1.02M (2024)

Total Assets
$1.63M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$273k (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 Sept.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$997,157
Expenses
$1,024,711
Net Income
-$27,554
Net Assets
$1,360,600
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $932,004
93.5%
Program Services $48,969
4.9%
Investment Income $4,084
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,100
1.2%
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 $1,633,848
Total Liabilities $273,248
Net Assets $1,360,600
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tomac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Helle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaun Sims (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hellyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Kayser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Stubbs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Schadler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Coombs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Gill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Levalley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Daley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amber Morin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlynn Glover (Executive Director) $0 $169,680 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 3, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$970,879
Expenses
$711,459
Net Income
$259,420
Net Assets
$1,388,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $914,871
94.2%
Program Services $50,717
5.2%
Investment Income $5,291
0.5%
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 $172,501
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,463,386
Total Liabilities $75,230
Net Assets $1,388,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Helmick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duane Coombs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Sturgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Hellyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Neil Kayser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robbie Levalley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ty Checketts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Ledgerwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaun Sims (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Helle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlynn Glover (Executive Director) $0 $162,598 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$930,870
Expenses
$796,344
Net Income
$134,526
Net Assets
$1,128,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $891,806
95.8%
Program Services $37,625
4.0%
Investment Income $1,439
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 $166,667
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,452,487
Total Liabilities $323,751
Net Assets $1,128,736
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Niels Hansen (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (President) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Sturgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Helmick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tomac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Nielson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shaun Sims (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Ledgerwood (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skinner (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlynn Glover (Executive Director) $0 $150,600 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$911,400
Expenses
$560,648
Net Income
$350,752
Net Assets
$1,035,604
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $904,342
99.2%
Program Services $3,755
0.4%
Investment Income $834
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,469
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,022
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,219,745
Total Liabilities $184,141
Net Assets $1,035,604
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Skinner (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Osguthorpe (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Sturgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Helmick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tomac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlynn Glover (Executive Director) $0 $123,093 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$430,603
Expenses
$934,718
Net Income
-$504,115
Net Assets
$684,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $421,455
97.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,789
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,359
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $117,659
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $782,342
Total Liabilities $97,490
Net Assets $684,852
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Skinner (President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Eliason (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Sturgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Helmick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Osguthorpe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darryl Assmussen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Bloom (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frank Tomac (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kaitlynn Glover (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Lane (Immediate Past Executive Director) $0 $162,868 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 2, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,108,361
Expenses
$756,519
Net Income
$351,842
Net Assets
$1,188,967
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $280,455
25.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $827,906
74.7%
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 $189,285
25.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,270,444
Total Liabilities $81,477
Net Assets $1,188,967
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bob Skinner (President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Roeber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Eliason (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Sturgill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Byrne (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Canterbury (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Helmick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vicki Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Winter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Cerri (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Mcelligott (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Edoff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Willis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daryl Asmussen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jj Goicoechea (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Lane (Executive Director) $0 $153,230 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 21, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$737,307
Expenses
$884,697
Net Income
-$147,390
Net Assets
$849,831
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,139
36.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $470,225
63.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$3,057
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,749
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $911,744
Total Liabilities $61,913
Net Assets $849,831
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Eliason (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skinner (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$907,486
Expenses
$475,895
Net Income
$431,591
Net Assets
$997,221
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $272,900
30.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $634,586
69.9%
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 $159,570
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,050,832
Total Liabilities $53,611
Net Assets $997,221
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Eliason (President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skinner (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Niels Hansen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Immediate Past President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$509,826
Expenses
$676,779
Net Income
-$166,953
Net Assets
$565,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,581
47.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $266,245
52.2%
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 $125,997
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $633,978
Total Liabilities $68,348
Net Assets $565,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Richards (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Eliason (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skinner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on July 28, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$651,769
Expenses
$600,452
Net Income
$51,317
Net Assets
$732,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,399
30.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $451,370
69.3%
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 $115,483
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,294
Total Liabilities $23,711
Net Assets $732,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brenda Richards (President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Eliason (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Bob Skinner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 3, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$623,372
Expenses
$551,206
Net Income
$72,166
Net Assets
$681,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,499
32.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $421,873
67.7%
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 $97,030
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $743,566
Total Liabilities $62,300
Net Assets $681,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brice Lee (President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda Richards (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Eliason (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$547,977
Expenses
$330,444
Net Income
$217,533
Net Assets
$609,100
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,624
37.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $343,353
62.7%
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 $109,254
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,100
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $609,100

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990
Filed on April 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$301,069
Expenses
$374,410
Net Income
-$73,341
Net Assets
$391,567
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,399
66.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $99,670
33.1%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,074
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $391,567
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $391,567

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,131
Expenses
$187,679
Net Income
$30,452
Net Assets
$464,908
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $214,420
98.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,711
1.7%
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 $95,524
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $483,395
Total Liabilities $18,487
Net Assets $464,908

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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 Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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