# Friends of Polar Bears Inc

Amateur sports nonprofit in Old Forge, New York 13420. EIN 16-1518349. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Encouragement, advancement and improvement of the sport of skiing and promotion of good fellowship among skiers and ski enthusiasts within the central adirondacks.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161518349/202610349349200631/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N60)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1997
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $61,325 | $49,145 | $119,938 | $119,938 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161518349/202610349349200631/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $47,392 | $45,744 | $113,062 | $113,062 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161518349/202323129349201147/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $38,912 | $29,231 | $111,413 | $111,413 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/161518349/202330129349200148/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $37,394, program fees $15,552, investment income $3.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +16% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $61,325 is higher than roughly 10 to 20% of 498 amateur sports nonprofits in New York; median $154,353.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Herkimer County, New York: about 11,916 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 10 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Old Forge: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/old-forge
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Friends of Polar Bears Inc's EIN?**

Friends of Polar Bears Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1518349. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Friends of Polar Bears Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of Polar Bears Inc in Old Forge, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1997. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Friends of Polar Bears Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of Polar Bears Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Friends of Polar Bears Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Encouragement, advancement and improvement of the sport of skiing and promotion of good fellowship among skiers and ski enthusiasts within the central adirondacks." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Friends of Polar Bears Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Friends of Polar Bears Inc reported total revenue of $61,325 and total expenses of $49,145 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.