Nonprofit · EIN 68-0022596
THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $110,867 | $205,137 | -$94,270 | $652,033 | $8,005 | $644,028 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $278,135 | $343,572 | -$65,437 | $742,467 | $21,471 | $720,996 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,100
- Program service revenue
- $76,638
- Investment income
- $22,079
- Other revenue
- $1,050
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,440
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,975
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,843
- Accounting fees
- $13,137
- Travel
- $434
- Program services (functional)
- $172,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,787
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $742,467
- Total assets, end of year
- $652,033
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $644,028
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $223,454
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $420,574
- Gross receipts
- $110,867
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK LUSTER | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA FABISCH MILLER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL CHAPMAN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSALIE CARNAM | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF PUDLICKI | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT DIAS | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MAURINE PADDEN | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARNE HULTGREN | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE JANI | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRITA GOLDSTEIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOAH ZUNIGA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $83,077 |
| MARK LUSTER | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA FABISCH MILLER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL CHAPMAN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSALIE CARNAM | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF PUDLICKI | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT DIAS | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MAURINE PADDEN | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARNE HULTGREN | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE JANI | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRITA GOLDSTEIN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 CAPITOL MALL STE 2360, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-4752
- In care of
- % NOAH ZUNIGA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAUL CHAPMAN, 500 CAPITAL MALL 2360, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
- Signed the 990
- MATT DIAS, President & CEO
- Phone
- (866) 241-8733
- Website
- www.calforestfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Nicholson & Olson CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0022596 or by the name THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To foster public understanding of forest ecosystems in California by providing balanced, science-based information on environmental, economic, and societal uses of forest resources for present and succeeding generations.
Program accomplishments
- Programs are designed to help students understand the multiple benefits of managing California's forests. Programs and materials are provided free of charges to K-12 grade teachers and students throughout California, reaching an average of 50,000 students and 3,000 teachers per year.Expenses $136,489
- Research programs funded by grants for scientific research related to forests, watersheds and wildlife.Expenses $35,861
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 | Not 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
- 68-0022596
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $652,033
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,867
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $110,867 | $205,137 | $652,033 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $278,135 | $343,572 | $742,467 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $296,072 | $357,804 | $809,541 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $351,102 | $265,788 | $797,553 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 68-0022596).
Questions about THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION is 68-0022596.
- Is THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION 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 THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PAUL CHAPMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE CALIFORNIA FOREST FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $110,867, expenses of $205,137 and total assets of $652,033 at year end.
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