Nonprofit · EIN 84-3396259
OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC
Tax-exempt · SALEM, OR 97303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,178,372 | $1,678,717 | $499,655 | $2,885,301 | $115,262 | $2,770,039 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,226,249 | $1,348,565 | -$122,316 | $2,277,066 | $83,294 | $2,193,772 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,433,890 | $1,386,817 | $47,073 | $2,377,046 | $122,137 | $2,254,909 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,004,047
- of which government grants
- $468,064
- Program service revenue
- $127,478
- Investment income
- $44,663
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,556
- Other revenue
- $2,184
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $276,239
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,175
- Other salaries and wages
- $692,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,058,571
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,851
- Travel
- $37,098
- Depreciation
- $3,667
- Program services (functional)
- $1,186,428
- Management and general (functional)
- $366,291
- Fundraising (functional)
- $125,998
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,277,066
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,885,301
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $115,262
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,770,039
- Publicly traded securities
- $958,614
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,605,484
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,164,555
- Gross receipts
- $2,178,372
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELLIE MCADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $116,754 | $29,421 |
| JOCELYN BRIDSON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA RETZLAFF | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN THOMPSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE FITTS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE CHAMBERS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM COPELAND | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE WILLIAMSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKITA VINCENT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SCHMIDLKOFER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ALVARADO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELLIE MCADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $110,000 | $22,409 |
| VALENTIN CELAYA | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN THOMPSON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM COPELAND | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE CHAMBERS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA RETZLAFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN BRIDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON ALVARADO | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELLIE MCADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $93,748 | $23,784 |
| KIMBERLEE CHAMBERS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WILSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM COPELAND | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALENTIN CELAYA | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN THOMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN BRIDSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN JOHNSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA RETZLAFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7359, SALEM, OR 97303-0106
- In care of
- % NELLIE MCADAMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 338 Hawthorne Avenue NE, Salem OR 97301
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NELLIE MCADAMS, PO Box 7359, Salem, OR 97303
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Nellie McAdams, 9724 SW Lancaster Road, Portland OR 97219
- Signed the 990
- NELLIE MCADAMS, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (503) 858-2683
- Website
- http://www.oregonagtrust.org
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST PARTNERS WITH FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LANDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OREGONS ECONOMY, COMMUNITIES, AND LANDSCAPES.
Program accomplishments
- FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM OATS LAND PROTECTION OUTCOMES ARE PRIMARILY THE RESULT OF WORKING LAND EASEMENTS. THESE VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS WITH LANDOWNERS, FACILITATING THE PERMANENT CONSERVATION OF THEIR AGRICULTURAL LAND THROUGH OUR LAND TRUST. REMOVING DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ALLOWS LANDOWNERS TO EARN CASH AND TAX BREAKS WITHOUT SELLING OR DEVELOPING PARCELS, AIDING BUSINESS EXPANSION OR SUCCESSION PLANNING IN THE NEAR TERM,AND MAKING LAND MORE AFFORDABLE FOR FUTURE FARMERS IN THE LONG TERM.AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS SUPPORT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS VITALITY SUPPORT, AND SUCCESSION COUNSELING, FARMERS AND RANCHERS GAIN GREATER AWARENESS OF THE RESOURCES AND TOOLS AVAILABLE TO THEM, BUILD THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THEIR OPERATIONS, AND PREPARE FOR SMOOTH BUSINESS TRANSITIONS TO THE NEXT GENERATION. ATTORNEYS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO SERVE THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY, HELPING TO STRENGTHEN OREGONS AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM.TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THE TRUSTS GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THE STATE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE TRUST HOLDING EASEMENTS, BUT ALSO THROUGH THE INCREASED CAPACITY OF FELLOW LAND TRUSTS AND OTHER EASEMENT HOLDERS. THE TRUST SUPPORTS OUR PEER ORGANIZATIONS AS THEY CONSERVE AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN THEIR REGIONS. THIS INCLUDES REFERRALS, RESEARCH AND REPORT WRITING, CUSTOM GIS MAPPING, STAKEHOLDER CONVENING, COALITION MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATIVE GRANT WRITING, AND PARTNERING ON PROJECTS THAT RESULT IN THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS.PUBLIC SUPPORT & POLICY OAT EDUCATES NON-PRODUCERS ABOUT ITS WORK, HIGHLIGHTING THE PUBLIC BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL LAND PROTECTION AND CREATING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BECOME DONORS AND ADVOCATES. THE TRUST ALSO ENGAGES WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL DECISION-MAKERS TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND AGRICULTURAL LAND PROTECTION.Expenses $1,186,428 · grants $276,239 · revenue $128,106
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
- 84-3396259
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,885,301
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,178,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,178,372 | $1,678,717 | $2,885,301 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,226,249 | $1,348,565 | $2,277,066 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,433,890 | $1,386,817 | $2,377,046 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,158,176 | $997,087 | $2,312,330 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Nellie McAdams | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 84-3396259).
Questions about OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC
- What is the EIN of OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC is 84-3396259.
- Is OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC 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 OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC 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 OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC 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 OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NELLIE MCADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,754 (NELLIE MCADAMS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does OREGON AGRICULTURAL TRUST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,178,372, expenses of $1,678,717 and total assets of $2,885,301 at year end.
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