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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1792114

TREE TOWN FESTIVAL

Tax-exempt · FOREST, OH 45843

Financials

$98K$96K2023$84K$78K2024$91K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TREE TOWN FESTIVAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$90,631$87,776$2,855$76,070–$76,070
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$83,525$78,104$5,421$73,216$0$73,216
December 31, 2023990-EZ$97,539$95,680$1,859$67,795–$67,795
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,050
Investment income
$6
Net income from fundraising events
$76,575

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,305
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$76,471
Program services (functional)
$11,305

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$73,215
Total assets, end of year
$76,070
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$76,070
Cash, savings and investments
$76,070
Gross receipts
$90,631

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa O'FlahertyPark and Recreation Representative10$0
Audrey HankinsCheif Financial Officer Tree Town Festival /Forest CIC Representative10$0
Douglas HankinsForest Fire Department Chief10$0
Dean HankinsForest Market Square Representative10$0
Allison CareyJackson Forest EMS Chief10$0
Ronald LoveridgeCommunity at Large Representative5$0
Lee Ann LoveridgeCommunity at Large Representative5$0
Dustin EvansTree Town Festival Chairman10$0
Donald CourtadForest Fire Department Representative10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Douglas E HankinsForest Fire Department Chief10$0
Lisa O'FlahertyForest Park & Recreation Board Representative10$0
Audrey L HankinsChief Financial Officer Tree Town Festival/Forest CIC Representative10$0
Dean A HankinsJackson Forest EMS/ Forest Market Square Representavie10$0
Lee Ann LoveridgeCommunity at Large Representative5$0
Allison CareyJackson Forest EMS Chief10$0
Ronald LoveridgeCommunity at Large Representative5$0
Donald CourtadForest Fire Department Representavie10$0
Dustin EvansTree Town Festival Chariman10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Douglas E HankinsForest Fire Department Chief10$0
Lisa O'FlahertyForest Park& Recreation Board Representative10$0
Audrey L HankinsChief Financial Officer Tree Town Festival/Forest CIC Representative10$0
Dean A HankinsJackson Forest EMS Chief10$0
Allison CareyJackson-Forest EMS Assistant Cheif10$0
Lee Ann LoverridgeCommunity at Large Representative5$0
Ronald LoveridgeCommunity At Large Representative5$0
Donald CourtadForest Fire Department Representative10$0
Dustin EvansFestival Chairman10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
211 E LIMA ST, FOREST, OH 45843-1117
Signed the 990-EZ
Audrey Hankins, Fiscal Officer Tree Town Festival
Phone
(419) 957-2632

Mission

The primary purpose of the Tree Town Festival Inc. is to promote the surrounding community and its local groups and organizations by providing and coordinating charitable events and causes such as festivals, amateur sports, and community improvement and revitalization efforts, as determined by the Board of Directors.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Heritage Christian Church was the recipient of this amount. They are a local church that is very involved in community and school projects. They have a established a youth group through the local district to include all children interested in positive activities and offer adult activities that promote building of positive relationships. They have an impact on the entire Riverdale School District community which would amount to over 5000 people including the school children and adults in the community.
    Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
  • The Hardin County Grange was the recipient of this amount. They are a service organization in Hardin County Ohio that provide a fraternal setting for personal development, life skills and building family bonds in rural communities. The membership is approximately 200.
    Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
  • Forest Jackson Public Library Summer Programs were the recipient of this amount. The library provides reading programs and fun activities during the summer months. This program serves over 500 children.
    Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000
  • The Forest Thanksgiving Basket project was a first this year in November 2025. Baskets were put together free of charge for anyone in the Forest community that was in need of help providing food for their families. Other businesses and private citizens also added funds to this worthwhile cause.
    Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
  • Riverdale Local School Athletic Boosters, Music Boosters, and Future Farmers clubs were the recipients of this amount. The funds were split between the three organizations to help support their various activities. The children involved is approximately 200.
    Expenses $4,055 · grants $4,055
  • The Forest Tree Commission was the recipient of this amount to replace trees in the Village of Forest. This benefits the town with a population of approximately 1500.
    Expenses $250 · grants $250
  • The Tree Town Fesitval awards two $250 Scholarhips to Riverdale graduating seniors that have applied for and/or been accepted by a higher education provider. A committee representing the festival board determines the selection.
    Expenses $500 · grants $500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1792114
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$76,070
Income (IRS master file)
$90,631

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$90,631$87,776$76,070XML
990-EZDecember 2024$83,525$78,104$73,216XML
990-EZDecember 2023$97,539$95,680$67,795XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 34-1792114).

Questions about TREE TOWN FESTIVAL

What is the EIN of TREE TOWN FESTIVAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TREE TOWN FESTIVAL is 34-1792114.
Is TREE TOWN FESTIVAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to TREE TOWN FESTIVAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TREE TOWN FESTIVAL 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 TREE TOWN FESTIVAL 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 TREE TOWN FESTIVAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of TREE TOWN FESTIVAL?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TREE TOWN FESTIVAL have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,631, expenses of $87,776 and total assets of $76,070 at year end.

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