Nonprofit · EIN 31-1717045
GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR
Tax-exempt · GIRDWOOD, AK 99587
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $410,212 | $357,862 | $52,350 | $234,494 | $545 | $233,949 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $337,855 | $327,118 | $10,737 | $181,599 | $0 | $181,599 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $372,908 | $339,141 | $33,767 | $170,862 | $0 | $170,862 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $292,041 | $267,416 | $24,625 | $137,095 | $0 | $137,095 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $12,719 | $13,998 | -$1,279 | $112,420 | $0 | $112,420 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,000
- Program service revenue
- $405,212
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,869
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $1,628
- Program services (functional)
- $357,862
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $181,599
- Total assets, end of year
- $234,494
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $545
- Net assets, end of year
- $233,949
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,441
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $233,949
- Gross receipts
- $410,212
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE INGERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERRY ADKINS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CONSTANCE COOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN ZACCARO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LESHINE HERFINDAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SALLY MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE INGERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERRY ADKINS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CONSTANCE COOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN ZACCARO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LESHINE HERFINDAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SALLY MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE INGERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERRY ADKINS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CONSTANCE COOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN ZACCARO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LESHINE HERFINDAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SALLY MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE INGERSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY ADKINS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CONSTANCE COOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN ZACCARO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LESHINE HERFINDAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SALLY MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TILEIGH LOVE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TERRY ADKINS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CONSTANCE COOLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TOMMY O'MALLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LESHINE HERFINDAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SALLY MESSING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 455, GIRDWOOD, AK 99587-0455
- In care of
- % TOMMY OMALLEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MIKE INGERSON, PO BOX 455, GIRDWOOD, AK 99587
- Signed the 990
- CONSTANCE COOLEY, TREASURER
- Phone
- (907) 783-5566
- Website
- WWW.GIRDWOODFORESTFAIR.COM
- Return prepared by
- ACCOUNTING & FORENSIC SERVICES PC
Mission
OPERATE A CRAFTS FAIR AND GIVE PROCEEDS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE ARTS, CRAFTS, AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN GIRDWOOD ALASKA PROVIDING LOCAL ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS A VENUE TO SHOW AND SELL THEIR ART AND TALENT IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR T-SHIRTS ARE SOLD. AN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE IS PART OF THE ACTIVITIES. ALL FREE TO THE PUBLIC.Expenses $312,993 · revenue $410,212
- GIVE GRANTS TO LOCAL NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE THE ARTS, EDUCATION, AND APPRECIATION OF THE OUTDOORS. PROVIDE "SECRET SANTA" GIFTS AND OTHER DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN GIRDWOOD WHO ARE IN FINANCIAL NEED. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS, ARTISANS, AND ATHLETES TO PURSUE THEIR ENDEAVORS.Expenses $44,869 · grants $44,869
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
- 31-1717045
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $234,494
- Income (IRS master file)
- $410,212
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $410,212 | $357,862 | $234,494 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $337,855 | $327,118 | $181,599 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $372,908 | $339,141 | $170,862 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $292,041 | $267,416 | $137,095 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $12,719 | $13,998 | $112,420 | XML |
| 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 31-1717045).
Questions about GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR
- What is the EIN of GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR is 31-1717045.
- Is GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR 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 GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR 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 GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR 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 GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MIKE INGERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GIRDWOOD FOREST FAIR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $410,212, expenses of $357,862 and total assets of $234,494 at year end.
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