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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1686126

KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC

Tax-exempt · SAN MARCOS, CA 92078

Financials

$7K$2K2023$178K$26K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$178,008$26,373$151,635$606,390$0$606,390
December 31, 2023990-EZ$7,251$2,491$4,760$454,665$0$454,665
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$150,050
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$27,958
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,333
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,549
Program services (functional)
$23,332
Management and general (functional)
$3,041

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$454,755
Total assets, end of year
$606,390
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$606,390
Publicly traded securities
$605,177
Net assets without donor restrictions
$606,390
Gross receipts
$178,008
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2021
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Scott SutherlandChief Executive Officer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Debra ONeillSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Juan Pablo ThebergeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Scott SutherlandChief Executive Officer1$0
Debra ONeillSecretary1$0
Juan Pablo ThebergeTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1215 SAN ELIJO RD SUITE 210, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078-1003
In care of
% SCOTT SUTHERLAND
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1215 SAN ELIJO RD STE 210, SAN MARCOS CA 92078
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Scott Sutherland, 1215 SAN ELIJO ROAD SUITE 210, San Marcos CA 92078
Signed the 990
SCOTT SUTHERLAND, Chief Executive Officer
Phone
(858) 354-5066
Return prepared by
Thrive Advisory Solutions LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-1686126 or by the name KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Preservation of open space and the rural environment in unincorporated San Diego County, California.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Preservation of open space and the rural environment in unincorporated San Diego County, California.
    Expenses $23,332 · grants $18,333

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1686126
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C34)
Assets (IRS master file)
$606,390
Income (IRS master file)
$178,008

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$178,008$26,373$606,390XML
990-EZDecember 2023$7,251$2,491$454,665XML
990December 2022$450,010$15$449,905IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Scott Sutherland
December 31, 2021≤ $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 87-1686126).

Questions about KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC

What is the EIN of KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC is 87-1686126.
Is KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND 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 KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC?
The 990-N for 2021 names Scott Sutherland.
Who are the officers and directors of KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KEEPIN IT RURAL FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $178,008, expenses of $26,373 and total assets of $606,390 at year end.

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