Nonprofit · EIN 91-1985677
ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION
Also known as Sherpa Education Fund Sherpa Fund
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,817 | $107,463 | -$38,646 | $107,439 | $16,889 | $90,550 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,951 | $80,717 | $234 | $147,177 | $17,981 | $129,196 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $81,342 | $70,921 | $10,421 | $151,005 | $22,043 | $128,962 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,235
- Investment income
- $2,902
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $93,447
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $14,016
- Program services (functional)
- $93,447
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $147,177
- Total assets, end of year
- $107,439
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,889
- Net assets, end of year
- $90,550
- Cash, savings and investments
- $107,439
- Gross receipts
- $72,187
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy T Burleson | President | 5 | $0 |
| Christina D Burleson | Communications Director | 5 | $0 |
| Gordon D Janow | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Gary J Harrington | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon D Janow | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Randy T Burleson | President | 5 | $0 |
| Christina D Burleson | Communications Director | 5 | $0 |
| Gary J Harrington | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy T Burleson | President | 5 | $0 |
| Gordon D Janow | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Christina D Burleson | Communications Director | 5 | $0 |
| Gary J Harrington | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 109 W MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-3953
- In care of
- % TODD BURLESON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 109 W Mercer St, Seattle WA 98119
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Randy Todd Burleson, 109 W Mercer St, Seattle WA 98119
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Gary J Harrington, Secretary
- Phone
- (206) 378-1927
- Website
- www.sherpaedfund.org
Mission
To provide financial assistance and access to education to those who live in indigenous mountain areas.
Program accomplishments
- Provision of funds that enabled 56 Nepali students to attend school, college or university during the year. The funds covered the students tuition fees, lodging, food, travel, medical and clothing costs. The funds were paid to the schools the students attended, the lodgings the students resided in or directly to the students.Expenses $93,447 · grants $93,447
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
- 91-1985677
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $107,439
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,187
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,817 | $107,463 | $107,439 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,951 | $80,717 | $147,177 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $81,342 | $70,921 | $151,005 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Randy Todd Burleson | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 91-1985677).
Questions about ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION is 91-1985677.
- Is ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION 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 ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION 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 ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2013 names Randy Todd Burleson.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ALPINE ASCENTS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,817, expenses of $107,463 and total assets of $107,439 at year end.
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