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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0228865

PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt · WINTERS, CA 95694

Financials

$628K$747K2023$562K$538K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$562,409$538,329$24,080$509,585$13,201$496,384
June 30, 2024990$628,334$746,937-$118,603$482,389$28,083$454,306
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$139,162
Program service revenue
$420,491
Investment income
$2,756
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,700
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$95,256
Other salaries and wages
$271,347
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$412,277
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,769
Accounting fees
$4,853
Occupancy
$26,142
Depreciation
$577
Program services (functional)
$391,882
Management and general (functional)
$109,955
Fundraising (functional)
$36,492

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$482,389
Total assets, end of year
$509,585
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,201
Net assets, end of year
$496,384
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,503
Net assets without donor restrictions
$471,387
Net assets with donor restrictions
$24,997
Gross receipts
$562,409
Employees
52
Volunteers
540
Year formed
1990
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHIL STEVENSExec Director
Officer
40$95,256
BRIAN BELLAMYchair
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Elizabeth Reayvice-chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
mackenzie minerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ramon altamiranoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
kate laddishDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TURID REIDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachael SalcidoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PHIL STEVENSExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$92,860
SCOTT WILLIAMSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN BELLAMYChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MACKENZIE MINERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATE LADDISHDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA BAKERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH REAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
RAMON ALTAMIRANOTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TURID REIDDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LESLIE ALLENVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rachael SalcidoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1258, WINTERS, CA 95694-1258
In care of
% BRUCE CONRAD TREAS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RAMON ALTAMIRANO
Signed the 990
RAMON ALTAMIRANO, Treasurer
Phone
(530) 795-9000
Return prepared by
Nelson & Associates CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0228865 or by the name PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC.

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

Mission

To inspire love of Putah Creek, its wildlife and natural habitats, and promote their protection and restoration through advocacy, education, and community-based stewardship.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education-Creek Explorers: provides opportunities for Solano and Yolo County children to learn more about the Putah Creek bioregion, including the native flora and fauna that make up the rich biodiversity of the watershed. In FY 2024-25, Creek Explorers reached over 2,200 kids by presenting programs in partnership with Yolo and Solano County library systems, Winters and Davis school districts, and several homeschool associations. Education-Outreach: extends educational opportunities to a wider community base, offering information about Putah Creek Council (PCC), the Putah Creek watershed and its rich history, and the Putah Creek Accord to visitors on www.putahcreekcouncil.org. See Additional information on Schedule O.
    Expenses $229,372
  • Community Stewardship: organizes and hosts weekly volunteer events to restore and care for the wild areas along Putah Creek. In FY 2024-25, PCC hosted 504 volunteers who collectively contributed 1,332 hours of labor, planted over 2,000 native plants, removed six truckloads of invasive weeds, spread 6.25 truckloads of mulch to suppress weeds and retain water, and collected over 1,440 pounds of trash. OneCreek: introduces adults ages 18 and up to the science and practice of habitat restoration through an innovative eight-week paid internship. OneCreek interns assist with restoration projects led by a variety of local organizations including resource conservation districts,water agencies, and city open space programs. In FY 2024-25,OneCreek trained 42 interns and worked with 11 different partner organizations.
    Expenses $147,680
  • Putah Creek Council closed its Native Plant Nursery in July 2024.
    Expenses $14,830

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0228865
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
1995
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$509,585
Income (IRS master file)
$562,409

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$562,409$538,329$509,585XML
990June 2024$628,334$746,937$482,389XML
990June 2023$635,272$555,749$578,617IRS
990June 2022$446,583$396,458$482,964IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 68-0228865).

Questions about PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC is 68-0228865.
Is PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL 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 PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RAMON ALTAMIRANO.
Who are the officers and directors of PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,256 (PHIL STEVENS, Exec Director).
How much revenue does PUTAH CREEK COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $562,409, expenses of $538,329 and total assets of $509,585 at year end.

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