Nonprofit · EIN 27-2844327
FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED
Also known as California Forestry Challenge
Tax-exempt · SHINGLE SPGS, CA 95682
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $397,464 | $469,919 | -$72,455 | $95,812 | $19,432 | $76,380 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $423,698 | $464,097 | -$40,399 | $168,479 | $19,644 | $148,835 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $468,045 | $510,322 | -$42,277 | $11,359 | $13,539 | -$2,180 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $397,462
- of which government grants
- $298,455
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $126,990
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $139,230
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,126
- Occupancy
- $5,454
- Travel
- $21,950
- Program services (functional)
- $357,224
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,695
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $168,479
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,432
- Net assets, end of year
- $76,380
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $76,380
- Gross unrelated business income
- $2
- Gross receipts
- $397,464
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY M CARY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL ENGELMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WADE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY M CARY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL ENGELMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WADE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY M CARY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL ENGELMANN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WADE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 271, SHINGLE SPGS, CA 95682-0271
- In care of
- % DIANE DEALEY NEILL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 3140 Sierrama Drive, Shingle Springs CA 956827603
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICHARD WADE, 3888 GARNET ROAD, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Laura Raycraft, 3881 Welker Lane, Shingle Springs CA 95682
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD WADE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (530) 635-5663
- Return prepared by
- AccuCom Business & Tax Services
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-2844327 or by the name FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROMOTE FORESTRY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS BY PRESENTING PROJECT-BASED, COMPETITIVE EVENTS WHICH ADDRESS TECHNICAL FORESTRY AND CURRENT FORESTRY TOPICS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL COURSES AND EVENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PROMOTE FORESTRY EDUCATION. HELD COURSES IN SHASTA, TULARE, EL DORADO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES.Expenses $357,224 · revenue $397,462
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
- 27-2844327
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $397,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $397,464 | $469,919 | $95,812 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $423,698 | $464,097 | $168,479 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $468,045 | $510,322 | $11,359 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $312,816 | $323,319 | $11,364 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Laura Raycraft | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2844327).
Questions about FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED is 27-2844327.
- Is FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED 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 FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED 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 FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED 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 FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD WADE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FORESTRY EDUCATORS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $397,464, expenses of $469,919 and total assets of $95,812 at year end.
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