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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1815668

SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC

Tax-exempt · SALEM, OR 97301

Financials

$507K$488K2023$444K$466K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$443,872$465,841-$21,969$539,511$2,592$536,919
December 31, 2023990$507,060$487,568$19,492$569,232$22,221$547,011
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$205,791
Program service revenue
$246,888
Investment income
$11,671
Net income from fundraising events
$14,081
Net income from sales of inventory
-$34,611
Other revenue
-$20,478

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,300
Other salaries and wages
$166,275
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$297,462
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,030
Occupancy
$13,589
Depreciation
$2,078
Program services (functional)
$319,601
Management and general (functional)
$128,894
Fundraising (functional)
$17,346

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$569,232
Total assets, end of year
$539,511
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,592
Net assets, end of year
$536,919
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,298
Net assets without donor restrictions
$279,230
Net assets with donor restrictions
$257,689
Gross unrelated business income
-$34,611
Gross receipts
$649,925
Employees
14
Volunteers
140
Year formed
1996
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIE BRADFORD-BLEVINSExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$92,300
SUSAN THOMPSONCommunity Vol.
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARR GOSSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACH FISCHERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TROY HICKMANVice President
Trustee or director
0$0
TERESA LULAYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
CASSANDRA FERDERChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHELSEA ROBYSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
OZZIE ROSETreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIE BRADFORD-BLEVINSExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$92,471
SUSAN THOMPSONChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARR GOSSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACH FISCHERDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TROY HICKMANDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
TERESA LULAYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
CASSANDRA FERDERChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHELSEA ROBYSecretary
Trustee or director
0$0
OZZIE ROSEDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
101 FRONT ST NE, SALEM, OR 97301-3473
In care of
% JANELLE RASMUSSEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CASSANDRA FERDER, 101 FRONT ST NE, SALEM, OR 97301
Signed the 990
MARIE BRADFORD-BLEVINS, Executive Dir.
Phone
(503) 540-0374
Return prepared by
Fischer Hayes Joye & Allen LLC

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY BY INVIGORATING COMMUNITY COHESIVENESS, FOSTERING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, CREATING A LIVING HISTORY AND INCREASING TOURISM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SALEM'S RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL (THE CAROUSEL) IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE IN OREGON BY OPERATING A BUILDING WHICH HOUSES A BEAUTIFUL HANDCARVED WOODEN CAROUSEL THAT ADULTS AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ENJOY. OPERATIONS FOR 2021 INCLUDED THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CAROUSEL AND THE CAROUSEL BUILDING AS WELL AS PROVIDING PAID CAROUSEL RIDES, FREE RIDES ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY, FREE RIDES FOR THE DISABLED AND FREE RIDES TO MILITARY FAMILIES. IN ADDITION THE CAROUSEL HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS, INCLUDING SANTA'S ARRIVAL BY TRAIN (WITH THE HELP OF PORTLAND WESTERN RAILROAD). THE CAROUSEL HOSTED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, PRIVATE AFTER HOURS EVENTS AND TOURS/GROUP VISITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    Expenses $319,601 · revenue $246,438

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 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1815668
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$539,511
Income (IRS master file)
$649,925

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$443,872$465,841$539,511XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$507,060$487,568$569,232XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$701,188$531,436$527,795IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––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 91-1815668).

Questions about SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC

What is the EIN of SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC is 91-1815668.
Is SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL 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 SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL 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 SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL 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 SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CASSANDRA FERDER.
Who are the officers and directors of SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,300 (MARIE BRADFORD-BLEVINS, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does SALEMS RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $443,872, expenses of $465,841 and total assets of $539,511 at year end.

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