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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3650984

WESTERN SCOUTERS

Tax-exempt · NORTH BEND, OH 45052

Financials

$138K$110K2022$216K$255K2023$462K$396K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WESTERN SCOUTERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$461,938$395,765$66,173$77,103$0$77,103
September 30, 2024990$215,669$254,743-$39,074$10,930$0$10,930
September 30, 2023990-EZ$137,940$109,540$28,400$50,003$0$50,003
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$411,933
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$50,005

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$394,658
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$395,765

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,930
Total assets, end of year
$77,103
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$77,103
Net assets without donor restrictions
$77,103
Gross receipts
$461,938
Employees
0
Volunteers
200
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
OH

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cherylann Bredestgeexecutive director/treasurer
Trustee or director
8$0
Rachael Masseyvolunteer scheduler for TQL Stadium
Officer
3$0
Mary Anne Tankersleyvolunteer scheduler for GABP
Officer
3$0
Kathy SchmidtFinancial Secretary
Officer
2$0
Amanda Lundrumvolunteer Scheduler for HBC
Officer
3$0
Ellen Bushvolunteer scheduler for PBS and financial secretary
Officer
3$0
Jessica Landrumvolunteer scheduler for Heritage Bank Center
Officer
3$0
Julie Sneedvolunteer scheduler for Truist Bank Center
Officer
2$0
Jamie Scogliettivolunteer scheduler for UC Campus Sports
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cherylann Bredestgeexecutive director/treasurer
Officer
4$0
Tammy Dunnvolunteer scheduler for TQL Stadium
Officer
4$0
Amy Whitevolunteer scheduler for GABP
Officer
4$0
Kathy SchmidtFinancial Secretary
Officer
4$0
Amanda Lundrumvolunteer Scheduler for HBC
Officer
4$0
Ellen Bushvolunteer scheduler for PBS and financial secretary
Officer
4$0
Laura Rapienvolunteer scheduler for DECBARTS
Officer
1$0
Terri KiblerClerk
Officer
4$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cherylann Bredestgeexecutive director/treasurer8$0
Tammy Dunnvolunteer scheduler for TQL Stadium4$0
Amy Whitevolunteer scheduler for GABP4$0
Kathy SchmidtFinancial Secretary4$0
Jim Ruschmanvolunteer Scheduler for HBC4$0
Ellen Bushvolunteer scheduler for PBS and financial secretary5$0
Carrie Smithvolunteer scheduler for DECC2$0
Laura Rapienvolunteer scheduler for DECBARTS2$0
Donna WuebblingClerk5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 511, NORTH BEND, OH 45052-0511
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Cherylann Bredestege, 2501 Melnaie Meadow Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Signed the 990
Cherylann Bredestege, executive director
Phone
(513) 382-4053

Mission

Revenue is from working the concession stands at Cincinnati sports and entertainment facilities Paycor Stadium and Heritage Bank Center through Aramark, TQL Stadium and Truist Center through Compass, and Wright State through Quest Foods

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Athletic Activities, paying fees and equipment for youth sports programs
    Expenses $101,731
  • Educational Programs to support educational special programs for youth
    Expenses $98,266
  • Religious and Charitable Programs supporting fees and programs for youth that enhance spiritual growth
    Expenses $194,661
  • miscellaneous fees, office expenses
    Expenses $1,107

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3650984
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$77,103
Income (IRS master file)
$461,938

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$461,938$395,765$77,103XML
990September 2024$215,669$254,743$10,930XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$137,940$109,540$50,003XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––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 26-3650984).

Questions about WESTERN SCOUTERS

What is the EIN of WESTERN SCOUTERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN SCOUTERS is 26-3650984.
Is WESTERN SCOUTERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to WESTERN SCOUTERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WESTERN SCOUTERS 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 WESTERN SCOUTERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WESTERN SCOUTERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WESTERN SCOUTERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Cherylann Bredestege.
Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN SCOUTERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WESTERN SCOUTERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $461,938, expenses of $395,765 and total assets of $77,103 at year end.

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