Nonprofit · EIN 77-0077112
BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER
Tax-exempt · BIG SUR, CA 93920
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,393,755 | $1,333,939 | $59,816 | $1,400,392 | $44,050 | $1,356,342 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,384,480 | $1,140,260 | $244,220 | $1,419,522 | $122,996 | $1,296,526 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,084,456 | $1,047,531 | $36,925 | $1,219,073 | $171,072 | $1,048,001 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $745,307
- Program service revenue
- $380,282
- Investment income
- $82,633
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,516
- Other revenue
- $185,533
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,580
- Other salaries and wages
- $671,490
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,018,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,645
- Depreciation
- $3,467
- Program services (functional)
- $1,239,864
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,361
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,714
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,419,522
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,400,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,050
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,356,342
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,792
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,356,342
- Gross receipts
- $1,404,934
- Employees
- 13
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathie Lester | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $200,580 |
| Sharen Carey | Former E.D. | 40 | $105,082 |
| Derric Oliver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| Michael Linder | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ben Perlmutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tajha Chappellet-Lanier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fran Heller | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Robin Bot-Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Jerilyn Hesse | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Pam Conant | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharen Carey | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $156,943 |
| Derric Oliver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| Michael Linder | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ben Perlmutter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Jones | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tajha Chappellet-Lanier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Fran Heller | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Juliana Pazzaglia | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Jerilyn Hesse | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Pam Conant | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharen Carey | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $138,443 |
| Derric Oliver | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| Michael Linder | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lizbette Hernandez | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tajha Chappellet-Lanier | Director Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 |
| Nancy Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jacobson | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Samantha Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Kendra Morgenrath | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Fran Heller | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 46896 HIGHWAY 1, BIG SUR, CA 93920-9693
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kathie Lester, 46896 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
- Signed the 990
- Kathie Lester, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (831) 667-2580
- Website
- www.BigSurHealthCenter.org
- Return prepared by
- CHAD HOESING CPA INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0077112 or by the name BIG SUR HEALTH 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
The Big Sur Health Center exists to serve the health and wellness needs of the Big Sur community by providing quality healthcare through traditional and complementary approaches that are culturally sensitive and center on patient needs.
Program accomplishments
- The Big Sur Health Center serves residential and tourist patients in a rural area 26 miles (1 hour drive) from the nearest hospital or medical care. We are open 5 days a week with 2,353 patient visits in 2025. The Health Center plays a vital role in the community by providing both preventative and urgent care, minor surgical procedures, and basic laboratory and pharmaceutical services. During emergencies such as fires, storms, and road closures that isolate Big Sur, the Health Center staff is always ready to serve the community. Because we believe that health care should be available to everyone, we accept most major insurance plans including Medicare, and participate in a variety of subsidized and sliding-scale programs.Expenses $1,239,864 · revenue $380,282
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 | 990 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
- 77-0077112
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Hospital or medical research organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,400,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,404,934
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,393,755 | $1,333,939 | $1,400,392 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,384,480 | $1,140,260 | $1,419,522 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,084,456 | $1,047,531 | $1,219,073 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $932,758 | $977,346 | $1,218,103 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 77-0077112).
Questions about BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER
- What is the EIN of BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER is 77-0077112.
- Is BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG SUR HEALTH 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 BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER 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 BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kathie Lester.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $200,580 (Kathie Lester, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,393,755, expenses of $1,333,939 and total assets of $1,400,392 at year end.
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