Nonprofit · EIN 36-6217952
STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST
Tax-exempt · STERLING, IL 61081
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $622,817 | $416,382 | $206,435 | $3,905,189 | $0 | $3,905,189 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $535,633 | $535,957 | -$324 | $3,583,210 | $0 | $3,583,210 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $357,593 | $420,182 | -$62,589 | $3,415,157 | $0 | $3,415,157 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $243,777
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $379,040
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $260,785
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $370,367
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,900
- Program services (functional)
- $370,367
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,015
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,583,210
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,905,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,905,189
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,623,563
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $355,818
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,549,371
- Gross receipts
- $2,441,555
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN WILKINSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER DILLON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROCK GENTRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBBIE MINOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZY PERINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KLAHN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAM CLODFELTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN WILKINSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER DILLON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROCK GENTRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBBIE MINOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZY PERINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KLAHN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN WILKINSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER DILLON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROCK GENTRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MCCORMICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZY PERINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHEILA MARTINEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KLAHN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4404 E LINCOLNWAY, STERLING, IL 61081-9764
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARY ELLEN WILKINSON, 4404 E LINCOLNWAY, STERLING, IL 61081
- Signed the 990
- MARY ELLEN WILKINSON, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (815) 285-5185
- Website
- WWW.SRFCT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LUCAS GROUP CPAS ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE STERLING ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENTS AND AWARDS GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROJECTS INCLUDING LITERACY, SCHOOL INITIATIVES, THE FINE ARTS, HISTORY, CHILD CARE ANIMAL WELFARE, SENIOR CENTER, HOME OF HOPE, LOCAL FOOD BANKS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ALL AGES IN OUR COMMUNITY.Expenses $370,367 · grants $370,367 · revenue $622,817
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
- 36-6217952
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,905,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,441,555
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $622,817 | $416,382 | $3,905,189 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $535,633 | $535,957 | $3,583,210 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $357,593 | $420,182 | $3,415,157 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $202,274 | $381,934 | $3,188,201 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 36-6217952).
Questions about STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST
- What is the EIN of STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST is 36-6217952.
- Is STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST 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 STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MARY ELLEN WILKINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does STERLING-ROCK FALLS COMMUNITY TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $622,817, expenses of $416,382 and total assets of $3,905,189 at year end.
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