Nonprofit · EIN 77-0366565
SHARED ADVENTURES
Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $320,016 | $284,778 | $35,238 | $161,645 | $23 | $161,622 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $261,224 | $220,584 | $40,640 | $123,015 | $352 | $122,663 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $189,181 | $197,984 | -$8,803 | $82,870 | $102 | $82,768 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $296,649
- of which government grants
- $42,257
- Program service revenue
- $21,410
- Investment income
- $1,957
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,675
- Occupancy
- $2,678
- Travel
- $15,418
- Program services (functional)
- $273,134
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,644
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $123,015
- Total assets, end of year
- $161,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23
- Net assets, end of year
- $161,622
- Gross receipts
- $320,016
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Andersen | Founder/President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Steven Miller | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Daryl Wise | Director, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Cecily Cahill | Director/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Brenda Gutierrez Baeza | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kim Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Andersen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Steven Miller | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Daryl Wise | Director, Sec/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Cecily Cahill | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brenda Gutierrez Baeza | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kim Evans | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Andersen | Founder/President | 30 | $0 |
| Steve Miller | Board Chair | 15 | $0 |
| Cecily Cahill | Secretary/Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Daryl Wise | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Brenda Gutierrez Baeza | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Kim Evans | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 396, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061-0396
- In care of
- % FOSTER ANDERSEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Steve Miller, 40 Pasatiempo Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Signed the 990
- Steven Miller, Board Chair
- Phone
- (831) 459-7210
- Website
- www.sharedadventures.org
- Return prepared by
- PlanRight
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0366565 or by the name SHARED ADVENTURES.
- 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
We are dedicated to improving quality of life for those with disabilities. We believe that recreation, fun, challenge, and access to the outdoors are essential to health and fulfillment.
Program accomplishments
- Shared Adventures coordinated over 170 adaptive activities during 2025, involving over a thousand participants of all ages and abilities. Many of these activities were co-hosted or supported by partner organizations and community connections. Activities included social events as well as athletic and physical experiences. These activities contributed to the health and well- being of our participants, as well as their families and the general community.0
- Activities included: Adaptive Fitness at a gym, Kayak rides, Archery, Karaoke Nights, Art Class, Monterey Bay Aquarium Trips, Bingo, Rock Climbing, Bowling, Sailing, Bocce Ball, stROLLS (walk/hikes), Fun Themed Dances, Outrigger Rides, Fishing off the Wharf, Santa Cruz Warrior Games, Roller Skating, Gardening, Horse Experience, Wheelchair Basketball, and Whale-watching, as well as Day on the Beach, Day in the Park, and Camp Adventures (family summer camp).Expenses $273,134 · grants $8,495 · revenue $21,410
- We continued our accessible rentals inventory with a childrens beach wheelchair, an All-Terrain TrackChair and a fleet of beach chairs providing a much-needed resource for people with disabilities to access state parks and beaches. We provided advocacy for the disabled community on committees, task forces and communications with city, county and state organizations. We maintained the Access Guide to Santa Cruz County and took part in many fund-raising and community representations.0
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0366565
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $161,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $320,016
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $320,016 | $284,778 | $161,645 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $261,224 | $220,584 | $123,015 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $189,181 | $197,984 | $82,870 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $213,107 | $177,427 | $92,214 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 77-0366565).
Questions about SHARED ADVENTURES
- What is the EIN of SHARED ADVENTURES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHARED ADVENTURES is 77-0366565.
- Is SHARED ADVENTURES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to SHARED ADVENTURES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHARED ADVENTURES 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 SHARED ADVENTURES 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 SHARED ADVENTURES 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 SHARED ADVENTURES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Steve Miller.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHARED ADVENTURES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SHARED ADVENTURES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $320,016, expenses of $284,778 and total assets of $161,645 at year end.
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