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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2370609

RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · PHILO, CA 95466

Financials

$592K$619K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$592,069$618,915-$26,846$0$13,082-$13,082
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$592,069
of which government grants
$592,069
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$79,706
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,110
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$618,915

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$51,837
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,082
Net assets, end of year
-$13,082
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$13,082
Gross receipts
$592,069
Employees
1
Year formed
2020
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HILDI GERHARTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
USCHI VON PILARSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DUSTIN THOMPSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 140, PHILO, CA 95466-0140
In care of
% CHRISTOPHER BUTLER
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HILDI GERHART, PO BOX 140, PHILO, CA 95466
Signed the 990
DUSTIN THOMPSON, TREASURER
Phone
(707) 339-8089
Return prepared by
JANNISSE & HULL CPAS

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE GIVING TREE FOUNDATION IS TO ENSURE COMMUNITIES THRIVE BY PRIORITIZING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE, PLANTS AND PLANET.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE CONNECTING FARMERS WITH LOCAL FOOD BANKS, CREATING COMMUNITY GARDENS, BRINGING TABLETS TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS, INTRODUCING BENEFICIAL TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOPING AGRARIAN COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $618,915

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-2370609
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
Income (IRS master file)
$592,069

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$479$399$627IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT

What is the EIN of RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT is 85-2370609.
Is RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT 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 RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT 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 RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT 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 RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HILDI GERHART.
Who are the officers and directors of RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RURAL RESILIENCE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $592,069, expenses of $618,915 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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