Nonprofit · EIN 68-0469795
JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $690,979 | $632,259 | $58,720 | $3,174,126 | $60,658 | $3,113,468 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,013,566 | $664,087 | $349,479 | $3,052,269 | $59,071 | $2,993,198 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $535,825 | $515,659 | $20,166 | $2,672,902 | $29,183 | $2,643,719 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $316,677
- of which government grants
- $188,762
- Program service revenue
- $374,140
- Investment income
- $162
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,291
- Other salaries and wages
- $248,956
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $355,831
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,183
- Accounting fees
- $7,375
- Occupancy
- $97,038
- Travel
- $647
- Depreciation
- $81,917
- Program services (functional)
- $522,297
- Management and general (functional)
- $109,962
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,052,269
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,174,126
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,658
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,113,468
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,958,892
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,051,920
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $61,548
- Gross receipts
- $690,979
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 1
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA FIELDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 24.5 | $77,291 |
| JACK TOMLIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| RAY BLATTER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY LAWRIE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 9.5 | $0 |
| LORI JIRAK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 22.5 | $55,675 |
| ERICA FIELDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 22 | $18,273 |
| JACK TOMLIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CARYL THORTON SHERPA | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY LAWRIE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 7.9 | $0 |
| LORI JIRAK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 27.5 | $69,836 |
| JACK TOMLIN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ERICA FIELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CARYL THORTON SHERPA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDY LAWRIE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5.7 | $0 |
| LORI JIRAK | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2247 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1934
- In care of
- % SANDY LAWRIE
- Signed the 990
- SANDY LAWRIE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 717-1362
- Website
- WWW.JUGHANDLECREEKFARM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- David J Fisher CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0469795 or by the name JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER.
- 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
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people of all ages by offering hands-on programs and low-cost accommodations that both immerse and deepen their relationships with our unique Mendocino County Jug Handle Creek area and other coastal habitats.
Program accomplishments
- 1.Provide nature education and coastal watershed ecology and environmental education for local and visiting schools, visitors and local residents, including naturalist-led walks/hikes to adjacent Jug Handle State Reserve and the Ecological Staircase Formation. 2.Collaborate with local agencies, schools and community groups to spearhead environmental stewardship and restoration projects using native plants raised through the native plant greenhouse and nursery project.3.Provide affordable lodging, camping, classrooms and event facilities that give visitors and local residents access to this unique coastal region.Expenses $522,297
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 68-0469795
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,174,126
- Income (IRS master file)
- $690,979
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $690,979 | $632,259 | $3,174,126 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,013,566 | $664,087 | $3,052,269 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $535,825 | $515,659 | $2,672,902 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $576,782 | $409,596 | $2,649,297 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 68-0469795).
Questions about JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER
- What is the EIN of JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER is 68-0469795.
- Is JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER 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 JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER 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 JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,291 (ERICA FIELDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JUG HANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $690,979, expenses of $632,259 and total assets of $3,174,126 at year end.
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