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Nonprofit · EIN 38-4089530

POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC

Also known as POLE MOUNTAIN FIRE LOOKOUT

Tax-exempt · CAZADERO, CA 95421

Financials

$113K$87K2023$60K$70K2024$55K$70K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$54,504$70,389-$15,885$20,622–$20,622
December 31, 2024990-EZ$59,507$70,146-$10,639$37,904–$37,904
December 31, 2023990-EZ$112,517$86,560$25,957$48,543$2,171$46,372
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$54,254
Program service revenue
$250

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,460
Other expenses
$68,929
Program services (functional)
$67,156

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,904
Total assets, end of year
$20,622
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$20,622
Cash, savings and investments
$20,622
Gross receipts
$54,504

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
Marshall TurbevillePresident2$0
Damian BouneVice President2$0
Wendy StrandSecretary2$0
Gayle AlexanderTreasurer2$0
steve baxmanDirector0$0
tom bourretDirector0$0
fred dicksonDirector0$0
don strandDirector0$0
tom BourretDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marshall TurbevillePresident2$0
Damian BouneVice President2$0
Wendy StrandSecretary2$0
Gayle AlexanderTreasurer2$0
steve baxmanDirector0$0
tom bourretDirector0$0
fred dicksonDirector0$0
don strandDirector0$0
tom toedterDirector0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Marshall TurbevillePresident2$0
Damian BouneVice President2$0
Wendy StrandSecretary2$0
Gayle AlexanderTreasurer2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 141, CAZADERO, CA 95421-0141
In care of
% JOHN LESTER
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 141, Cazadero CA 95421
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Marshall Turbeville, PO Box 141, Cazadero CA 95421
Signed the 990-EZ
Gayle Alexander, Treasurer
Phone
(707) 344-3311
Return prepared by
Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 38-4089530 or by the name POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Pole Mountain Lookout has partnered with Sonoma Land Trust to create a permanent home for this icon at their Pole Mountain Preserve. It endures because of a dedicated community and generous donations. The lookout management has reorganized and new leadership has emerged. Updating lookout operations and providing modern technology are key priorities. Restored staffing means there will be backup for equipment failure, spotting puffs of smoke early, and aiding fire crews on the ground.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Pole Mountain Lookout has partnered with Sonoma Land Trust to create a permanent home for this icon at their Pole Mountain Preserve. It endures because of a dedicated community and generous donations. The lookout management has reorganized and new leadership has emerged. Updating lookout operations and providing modern technology are key priorities. Restored staffing means there will be backup for equipment failure, spotting puffs of smoke early, and aiding fire crews on the ground.The lookout currently hosts two high-performance 360 PTZ cameras, provided by Alert Wildfire in partnership with PG&E. One camera may be busy monitoring a fire while the other rotating camera continues to provide visibility for its approximate 25-mile operating range. As the technology improves Pole Mountain Lookout will expand automated monitoring capabilities for the best possible coverage.You can view the Pole Mountain Alert Wildfire cameras at http://www.alertwildfire.org/northbay/.The over 50-year-old Pole Mountain Lookout had been located at the peak of Pole Mountain for almost 40 of those years and has been demolished in preparation for the new build. Design and final drawings of the new structure are complete and various other activities continue to pave the way for a modern lookout facility. The new structure will be made primarily of high-quality steel a material that will guarantee low maintenance and long service life.
    Expenses $67,156

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
38-4089530
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,622
Income (IRS master file)
$54,504

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$54,504$70,389$20,622XML
990-EZDecember 2024$59,507$70,146$37,904IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$112,517$86,560$48,543XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marshall Turbeville
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 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 38-4089530).

Questions about POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC

What is the EIN of POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC is 38-4089530.
Is POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC 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 POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC 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 POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC?
The 990-N for 2022 names Marshall Turbeville.
Who are the officers and directors of POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does POLE MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,504, expenses of $70,389 and total assets of $20,622 at year end.

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