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American Fence Association Inc

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
$4.37M (2023)

Expenses
$3.9M (2023)

Total Assets
$6.43M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.59M (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
$4,374,631
Expenses
$3,898,286
Net Income
$476,345
Net Assets
$2,835,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,277,132
97.8%
Investment Income $89,915
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $7,584
0.2%
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 $209,276
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $248,276
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,428,978
Total Liabilities $3,593,598
Net Assets $2,835,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Reed (Executive Dir.) $209,417 $0 $0
Nick Rik (Dir Prof Dev) $153,542 $0 $0
Shelby Kelland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mckay Lundgren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ken Throckmorton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Luke Bailey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Zach Eichenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Cochenour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ed Grause (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Galpin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jesus Nieto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Jodoin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Meckes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,675,576
Expenses
$2,834,723
Net Income
$840,853
Net Assets
$2,359,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,594,450
97.8%
Investment Income $20,529
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $7,430
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $44,137
1.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,030
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $237,810
8.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,269,026
Total Liabilities $2,909,991
Net Assets $2,359,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Reed From 62022 (Executive Dir.) $96,136 $0 $0
Nick Rike From 72022 (Dir Prof Dev) $84,053 $0 $0
Tony Thornton Thru 32022 (Executive Dir.) $68,161 $0 $0
Mckay Lundgren (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ken Throckmorton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mills Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Imm Past Pres) $0 $0 $0
Zach Eichenberger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Cochenour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Baker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Glover (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jesus Nieto (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (President) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Ben Jodoin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Meckes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,672,874
Expenses
$2,016,099
Net Income
-$343,225
Net Assets
$1,835,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,662,829
99.4%
Investment Income $215
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $9,830
0.6%
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 $210,872
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,974,848
Total Liabilities $2,139,806
Net Assets $1,835,042
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton Thru 32022 (Executive Dir.) $211,511 $0 $0
Mckay Lundgren (Imm Past Chair.) $0 $0 $0
Susan Colson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Catherine Mills Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Imm Past Pres.) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (President) $0 $0 $0
Nike Rike (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dave Cochenour (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barry Baker (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Alsip (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Olson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Reed From 32022 (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,153,751
Expenses
$2,439,006
Net Income
$714,745
Net Assets
$2,178,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,110,000
98.6%
Investment Income $9,730
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $34,021
1.1%
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 $209,372
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,465
2.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,093,607
Total Liabilities $915,340
Net Assets $2,178,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $209,372 $0 $0
Mckay Lundgren (Chair New) $0 $0 $0
Susan Colson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (President Past) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (President New) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Director/President Elect New) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams Jr (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jon Mccoy (Director New) $0 $0 $0
Barry Baker (Chair Past) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Alsip (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Olson (Director New) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,641,653
Expenses
$2,910,945
Net Income
$730,708
Net Assets
$1,463,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $3,583,093
98.4%
Investment Income $44,083
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $8,110
0.2%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,367
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $199,041
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $107,640
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,678,542
Total Liabilities $2,215,020
Net Assets $1,463,522
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $219,410 $0 $0
Todd Thomas (Director Of Development) $107,488 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Director/Past President) $0 $0 $0
Susan Colson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (Director/Pres Elect Past/President New) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Director/Vice P Past/President Elect New) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Director/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams Jr (Director/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schmitz (Director/Chair Past) $0 $0 $0
Barry Baker (Director/Chair Elect P/Chair New) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rutledge (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cox (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Paul German (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Ortega (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Alsip (Director New) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,955,284
Expenses
$2,849,109
Net Income
$106,175
Net Assets
$732,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,926,740
99.0%
Investment Income $15,318
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $13,226
0.4%
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 $193,823
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,000
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,083,073
Total Liabilities $2,350,259
Net Assets $732,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $190,550 $0 $0
Todd Thomas (Director Of Development New) $104,000 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Director/Pres Elect Past/Pres New) $0 $0 $0
Susan Colson (Director/Pres Past/Past Pres New) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (Director/Pres Elect New) $0 $0 $0
Paul Phillips (Director/Vice President Past) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Director/Treas Past/Vice Pres New) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Director/Chair Past/Secretary New) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams Jr (Director/Treasurer New) $0 $0 $0
David Gregg (Director Past/Past Pres Past) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schmitz (Director/Chair Elect Past/Chair New) $0 $0 $0
Barry Baker (Director New/Chair Elect New) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director/Secretary Past) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rutledge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Cox (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul German (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bobby Batchelor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Ortega (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Isenerg (Director Past) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,650,703
Expenses
$2,586,815
Net Income
$63,888
Net Assets
$626,639
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,635,411
99.4%
Investment Income $3,798
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $8,369
0.3%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,125
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $198,821
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,000
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,829,353
Total Liabilities $2,202,714
Net Assets $626,639
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $192,800 $0 $0
David Gregg (President Past) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (President Elect Past) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Vice President Past) $0 $0 $0
John Stiles (Secretary Past) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nate Prewitt (Past President Past) $0 $0 $0
Paul Phillips (Chair Past) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Chair Elect Past) $0 $0 $0
David Culbreth Jr (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Sorenson (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rutledge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martin Mccooey (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hoopman (Director Past) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Isenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (President New) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Presdent Elect New) $0 $0 $0
Paul Phillips (Vice President New) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Secretary New) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,727,836
Expenses
$2,684,783
Net Income
$43,053
Net Assets
$562,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,702,131
99.1%
Investment Income $815
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $13,842
0.5%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,048
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $186,800
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,733,941
Total Liabilities $2,171,190
Net Assets $562,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $186,800 $0 $0
David Gregg (President) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
John Stiles (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nate Prewitt (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Paul Phillips (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Randy Ward (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Culbreth Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Rutledge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martin Mccooey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hoopman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Isenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,837,962
Expenses
$2,635,564
Net Income
$202,398
Net Assets
$519,698
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,817,789
99.3%
Investment Income $880
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $19,293
0.7%
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 $186,800
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,525,437
Total Liabilities $2,005,739
Net Assets $519,698
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $189,035 $0 $0
Nate Prewitt (President) $0 $0 $0
David Gregg (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Clark (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Robinson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Paul Phillips (Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Culbreth Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claude Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martin Mccooey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hoopman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Becnel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bob Masten (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sid Isenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,494,124
Expenses
$2,801,703
Net Income
-$307,579
Net Assets
$335,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,480,072
99.4%
Investment Income $1,140
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,897
0.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,015
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $155,969
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,221,847
Total Liabilities $1,886,064
Net Assets $335,783
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tony Thornton (Executive Director) $150,800 $0 $45,455
Mike Robinson (President) $0 $0 $0
Nate Prewitt (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
David Gregg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Santo Pernicano (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Travis Hampton (Chair & Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hoopman (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Culbreth Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Sorenson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claude Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Hammer (Director (Past)) $0 $0 $0
Robert Burton (Past President (Past)) $0 $0 $0
Stan Hathorn (Director (Past)) $0 $0 $0
Rick Church (Exectuive Vice President (Past)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,331,401
Expenses
$2,498,357
Net Income
-$166,956
Net Assets
$642,293
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,311,290
99.1%
Investment Income $2,671
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $13,930
0.6%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,510
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,456,116
Total Liabilities $813,823
Net Assets $642,293
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Santo Pernicano (President) $0 $0 $0
Mike Robinson (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
Nate Prewitt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
David Gregg (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Susan E Colson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Burton (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Tony Thornton (Chair & Chair Elect) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hoopman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie R Turrentine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Hammer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eddie Clark (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Loftus (Director) $0 $0 $0
Claude Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stan Hathorn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Church (Executive Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,763,622
Expenses
$2,844,566
Net Income
-$80,944
Net Assets
$809,556
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,744,060
99.3%
Investment Income $6,467
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $13,095
0.5%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,165,425
Total Liabilities $1,355,869
Net Assets $809,556

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,006,291
Expenses
$3,128,858
Net Income
-$122,567
Net Assets
$888,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $661,979
22.0%
Program Services $2,335,712
77.7%
Investment Income $8,600
0.3%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,518,450
Total Liabilities $1,629,813
Net Assets $888,637

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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.

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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 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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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  • 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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