Nonprofit · EIN 84-1705456
HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $180,669 | $183,171 | -$2,502 | $50,108 | $6,710 | $35,252 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $188,731 | $163,128 | $25,603 | $56,673 | $2,627 | $54,046 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $135,280 | $115,357 | $19,923 | $28,443 | $0 | $28,443 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $112,185
- Program service revenue
- $68,484
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,400
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $63,375
- Occupancy
- $15,975
- Other expenses
- $103,821
- Program services (functional)
- $82,796
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,495
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,108
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,710
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,252
- Cash, savings and investments
- $44,608
- Gross receipts
- $180,669
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Johnson | Director | 20 | $50,400 |
| Betsy Ponce | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Mary Breunig | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Brad Zaller | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Lisa Fung | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Kathlee Ferris | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Christina Woodworth | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Johnson | Program Director | 20 | $50,400 |
| Betsy Ponce | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Brad Zaller | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Gus Perez | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Lisa Fung | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Christina Powell | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delton Johnson | Program Director | 20 | $47,700 |
| Betsy Ponce | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Brad Zaller | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Steve Austin | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Gus Perez | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Kathleen Ferris | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Gregory Fairbrother | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Lisa Fung | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Christina Powell | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 BELL ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825-7504
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Pia Gheen, CFO
- Phone
- (415) 552-1190
- Website
- hwaters.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 84-1705456 or by the name HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS 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
Healing Waters seeks to enrich lives and empower people by providing safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental outdoor wilderness experiences supported by a community of passionate volunteers. Founded in 1996 to serve those affected by HIV and AIDS, Healing Waters mission is to inspire and enrich the lives of people impacted by chronic health, economic, or social disadvantage. To provide access to the healing properties of nature through wilderness experiences in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment. And to foster a working community among participants and volunteers.
Program accomplishments
- General Programs: Community events and activities such as creek clean ups, working the booth at SF Pride, and other community building activities for Healing Waters Volunteers.Expenses $12,724
- Camping & rafting trips: Held eleven weekend camping trips, three mid-week youth trips, and four one-day mid week trips. Serving a total of 430 participants from youth to adults. Participants served are living or dealing with chronic illness and or in recovery. Trips are designed provide a healing environment through nature activities. Trips are led by Healing Waters volunteers. Healing Waters provides rafting and camping supplies, meals and transportation.Expenses $61,417
- Held two, two-day swift water rescue trainings for 28 river guides. All river guides were certified through the training. Held three CPR and first aide trainings for 36 future Healing Waters volunteers that would allow them to be cook, hosts or river guides.Expenses $8,655
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1705456
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,108
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,669
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $180,669 | $183,171 | $50,108 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $188,731 | $163,128 | $56,673 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $135,280 | $115,357 | $28,443 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2016 | – | – | – | 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 84-1705456).
Questions about HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
- What is the EIN of HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES is 84-1705456.
- Is HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS 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 HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS 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 HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,400 (Delton Johnson, Director).
- How much revenue does HEALING WATERS WILDERNESS ADVENTURES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,669, expenses of $183,171 and total assets of $50,108 at year end.
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