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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0472676

HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · PRATHER, CA 93651

Financials

$2.3M$2.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,340,312$2,514,275-$173,963$17,030$0$17,030
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,340,291
of which government grants
$2,340,291
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$21
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$556
Program services (functional)
$2,514,275

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$190,993
Total assets, end of year
$17,030
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$17,030
Land, buildings and equipment
$347
Gross receipts
$2,340,312
Employees
0
Year formed
2002
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RYAN STEWARTPresident
Trustee or director
0$0
SHARLYNN CHILDERSTreasurer
Trustee or director
0$0
PAT GALLEGOSSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
GUS GUSTAFSONDirector
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 639, PRATHER, CA 93651-0639
Signed the 990
RYAN STEWART, President
Return prepared by
Lisbeth B Bundli CPA

Mission

EDUCATION OF RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY REGARDING FIRE DANGER AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER CLEARANCES AROUND STRUCTURES AND ALONG ROADS. FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE COUNCIL HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTIAL IN FACILITATING LOCAL RESIDENTS IN OBTAINING GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE RESIDENTIAL AREAS SAFER REGARDING EGRESS AND INGRESS BOTH FOR RESIDENTS AND EMERGENCY PERSONELL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL RECEIVES GRANTS FOR CLEARING ALONG CRITICAL ROADS AND AREAS RELATED TO FUEL REDUCTION IN THE SHAVER LAKE/AUBERRY AREA. THE GRANTS PROCEED FUNDS TO THE HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL AS THE WORK PROGRESSES.
    Expenses $2,514,275 · grants $2,340,312

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0472676
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,030
Income (IRS master file)
$2,340,312

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,785,839$1,523,892$633,782IRS
990December 2022$812,595$1,033,642$371,835IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL

What is the EIN of HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL is 46-0472676.
Is HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HIGHWAY 168 FIRE SAFE COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,340,312, expenses of $2,514,275 and total assets of $17,030 at year end.

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