Nonprofit · EIN 82-2665900
THE CREST
Tax-exempt · ASHLAND, OR 97520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $176,956 | $418,457 | -$241,501 | $499,126 | $28,055 | $471,071 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $360,557 | $393,227 | -$32,670 | $763,228 | $11,475 | $751,753 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,253,429 | $560,260 | $693,169 | $765,103 | $13,446 | $751,657 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $71,646
- of which government grants
- -$78,248
- Program service revenue
- $98,273
- Investment income
- $788
- Net rental income
- $500
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,654
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $95
- Other revenue
- $6,249
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,369
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,898
- Other salaries and wages
- $175,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $267,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,710
- Accounting fees
- $7,428
- Occupancy
- $35,515
- Travel
- $6,363
- Depreciation
- $10,260
- Program services (functional)
- $276,686
- Management and general (functional)
- $139,840
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $731,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $499,126
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,055
- Net assets, end of year
- $471,071
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $95,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $382,411
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $88,659
- Gross receipts
- $183,190
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sheldon | Executive Director Key employee | 30 | $68,898 |
| Carrie Vath | Board Chair Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Parker | Treasurer Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Anna McCreedy | Secretary Institutional trustee, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Willow | Board Member Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Matthew Reynolds | Board Member Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Jill Smedstad | Board Member Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kreisman | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $66,333 |
| Paul Sheldon | Executive Director Key employee | 30 | $1,500 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH KREISMAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $20,431 |
| Carrie Vath | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CHRIS ABBOTT-STOKES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PARKER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SUZANNE WILLOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Anna McCready | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Courtlandt Jennings | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Stacy Scott | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 189, ASHLAND, OR 97520-0007
- In care of
- % PAUL SHELDON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Paul Sheldon, 658 SHALE CITY RD, PO Box 189, Ashland, OR 975209091
- Signed the 990
- Paul Sheldon, Executive Director
- Phone
- (541) 625-9065
Mission
TO IMPROVE ECOSYSTEMS IN THE FOREST MEADOWS AND WETLANDS TO MAXIMIZE RESILIENCY IN A CHANGING CLIMATE AND TO PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE WATERSHED AND TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESTORATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE WATERSHED IMPROVE ECOSYSTEMS EDUCATE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE VALUES OF ECOLOGY.Expenses $276,686 · grants $30,369 · revenue $98,272
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
- 82-2665900
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $499,126
- Income (IRS master file)
- $183,190
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $176,956 | $418,457 | $499,126 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $360,557 | $393,227 | $763,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,253,429 | $560,260 | $765,103 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $774,278 | $864,994 | $77,448 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 82-2665900).
Questions about THE CREST
- What is the EIN of THE CREST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CREST is 82-2665900.
- Is THE CREST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to THE CREST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CREST 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 CREST 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 THE CREST 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 THE CREST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paul Sheldon.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CREST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,898 (Paul Sheldon, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE CREST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $176,956, expenses of $418,457 and total assets of $499,126 at year end.
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