Nonprofit · EIN 56-2123874
ELLERBEE CREEK
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $966,779 | $868,441 | $98,338 | $5,707,133 | $287,227 | $5,419,906 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $928,267
- of which government grants
- $430,113
- Program service revenue
- $4,750
- Investment income
- $1,751
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,954
- Other revenue
- $32,011
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,122
- Other salaries and wages
- $271,553
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $420,011
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,518
- Accounting fees
- $33,053
- Occupancy
- $27,396
- Travel
- $4,671
- Depreciation
- $5,759
- Program services (functional)
- $724,088
- Management and general (functional)
- $104,772
- Fundraising (functional)
- $39,581
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,367,918
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,707,133
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $287,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,419,906
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,645
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,361,238
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $58,668
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,500
- Gross receipts
- $975,516
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 September 30, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickie White | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $80,303 | $10,915 |
| Kelly Roth | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Musser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodney Butler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dexter Blackwell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Dorney | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rusty Painter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlin Grable | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Primus | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Rentske | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Pond | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Clayton Rugh | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chastan Swain | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tatia Ash | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2679, DURHAM, NC 27715-2679
- In care of
- % DEXTER BLACKWELL
- Principal officer (990 for 2022)
- Nicole Llinas, 904 Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
- Signed the 990
- Nicole Llinas, Executive Director
- Phone
- (919) 698-9729
- Website
- www.ellerbecreek.org
- Return prepared by
- Outfitters4 Inc
Mission
Protecting and restoring Ellerbe Creek and partnering with Durhams diverse neighborhoods, local government, and others to make the creek an asset for the entire community.
Program accomplishments
- Water management- Installed 13 rain gardens and cisterns throughout Ellerbee Creek Watershed, held one maintenance workday at Pearl Mill Nature Preserve Bioretention, and made progress on finalizing the design and community engagement for Strayhorn Branch Stream Enhancement. Stewardship- Held 26 workdays with over 300 volunteers and continued a community-based preserve steward program, managed invasive species, and performed capital improvements on multiple preserves. Community Engagement- Led efforts to engage neighbors in high profile green infrastructure projects throughout the city, led dozens of nature hikes for residents and community groups in our nature preserves, and attended community-based events to represent ECWA and listen to and report back on community needs.Expenses $724,088 · revenue $4,750
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | Not on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2123874
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,707,133
- Income (IRS master file)
- $975,516
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2023 | $966,779 | $868,441 | $5,707,133 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $598,288 | $628,355 | $5,367,918 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 56-2123874).
Questions about ELLERBEE CREEK
- What is the EIN of ELLERBEE CREEK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELLERBEE CREEK is 56-2123874.
- Is ELLERBEE CREEK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to ELLERBEE CREEK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELLERBEE CREEK 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 ELLERBEE CREEK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ELLERBEE CREEK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of ELLERBEE CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 names Nicole Llinas.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELLERBEE CREEK?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,303 (Rickie White, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ELLERBEE CREEK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2023 it reported revenue of $966,779, expenses of $868,441 and total assets of $5,707,133 at year end.
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