Nonprofit · EIN 23-7079356
FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,289,862 | $2,852,232 | -$562,370 | $2,226,183 | $196,220 | $2,029,963 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,034,137 | $2,057,329 | -$23,192 | $2,460,494 | $5,888 | $2,454,606 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,785,333 | $1,235,507 | $549,826 | $2,407,909 | $20,420 | $2,387,489 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,965,763
- of which government grants
- $352,975
- Program service revenue
- $285,055
- Investment income
- $11,881
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,521
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $30,444
- Other revenue
- $27,163
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,280
- Other salaries and wages
- $690,112
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $973,842
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,840
- Accounting fees
- $3,376
- Travel
- $7,188
- Depreciation
- $3,676
- Program services (functional)
- $2,350,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,425
- Fundraising (functional)
- $346,773
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,460,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,226,183
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $196,220
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,029,963
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,090
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,022
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $680,915
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,349,048
- Gross receipts
- $2,399,138
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 145
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABE SHEOSHIPS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $125,539 | $6,741 |
| JESSICA GREEN | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN BARR-GILLESPIE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STYLES SMITH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STROMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE NEWSOME | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MCALLISTER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBINA INGRAM-RICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BUTTAFUOCO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE PETERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKA BARRETT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STONE HUDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIKA JAMES BRAYBOY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PETERMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABE SHEOSHIPS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $107,533 |
| JESSICA GREEN | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANN BARR-GILLESPIE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STYLES SMITH | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIKA JAMES-BRAYBOY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE NEWSOME | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKA BARRETT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON STROMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBINA INGRAM-RICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STONE HUDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSIE PETERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE BUTTAFUOCO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA MCALLISTER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA PETERMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABE SHEOSHIPS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $80,650 | $9,808 |
| JESSICA GREEN | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN BARR-GUILLESPIE | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY GRIFFIN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILSON YEE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERARDO RODRIQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE NEWSOME | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKA BARRETT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON STROMAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARMONY GEORGE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STYLES SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE PETERSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIKA JAMES-BRAYBOY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MCALLISTER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STONE HUDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBINA INGRAM-RICH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11321 S TERWILLIGER BLVD, PORTLAND, OR 97219-7704
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIZABETH KENNEDY-WONG
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH KENNEDY-WONG, Executive Director
- Phone
- (503) 636-4398
- Website
- WWW.TRYONFRIENDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OREGON STATE PARKS, IS TO INSPIRE EVERY COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE OR RECLAIM THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE IN THIS CHERISHED URBAN FOREST.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, FOTC COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON-SITE AT TRYON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA. THIS COST INCLUDES PERMITTING, MATERIAL COST AND CONSTRUCTION LABOR. FOTC PROVIDED MANAGEMENT, OVERSIGHT, AND DIRECTION FOR THE PROJECT. NEW FACILITY WAS COMPLETED IN 2025, ALLOWING FOR PROGRAM EXPANSION AND FURTHERING PARTNERSHIPS WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF PARK STEWARDS.FOTC FUNDRAISED THE ENTIRETY OF THE PROJECT, WHICH WILL BE OWNED BY OREGON STATE PARKS. FACILITY HONORS THE INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE LOWER WILLAMETTE RIVER BASIN AND WILL SERVE THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.Expenses $1,543,266
- NATURE DAY CAMPS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, CULTURAL ECOLOGY PROGRAMMING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.FOTC FACILITATES CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS TRYON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA. CULTURAL ECOLOGY PROMOTES THE AUTHENTIC CULTURAL NARRATIVE OF THE TRYON CREEK LANDSCAPE. FOTC WORKS TO BENEFIT INTERGENERATIONAL AUDIENCES THROUGH A CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. FOTC PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON INTER-DISCIPLINARY STEM APPROACHES TO BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS AND STEWARDS THROUGH PLACE-BASED OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR YOUTH, FAMILYS, AND ADULTS.Expenses $496,849 · revenue $315,739
- ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AT TRYON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA.FOTC MANAGES PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTION OF TRYON CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA. TREE PLANTINGS, LAND TENDING, REMOVAL OF NON-NATIVE SPECIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES. IN 2025, FOTC COMPLETED A CULTURAL AND CLIMATE VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT OF THE NATURAL AREA IN COLLABORATION WITH OREGON STATE PARKS. FOTC FACILITATED THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY WORKING WITH AND IMPROVING THE FOREST LANDSCAPE.Expenses $309,919
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7079356
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,226,183
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,399,138
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,289,862 | $2,852,232 | $2,226,183 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,034,137 | $2,057,329 | $2,460,494 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,785,333 | $1,235,507 | $2,407,909 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $895,551 | $708,218 | $1,792,836 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7079356).
Questions about FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK is 23-7079356.
- Is FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIZABETH KENNEDY-WONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,539 (GABE SHEOSHIPS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF TRYON CREEK PARK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,289,862, expenses of $2,852,232 and total assets of $2,226,183 at year end.
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