Nonprofit · EIN 91-2127405
COLUMBIA SPRINGS
Tax-exempt · VANCOUVER, WA 98683
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $769,798 | $904,248 | -$134,450 | $1,001,067 | $11,712 | $989,355 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,787,802 | $2,826,973 | -$39,171 | $1,140,803 | $15,752 | $1,125,051 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $676,535
- of which government grants
- $72,740
- Program service revenue
- $73,725
- Investment income
- $10,088
- Net rental income
- $278
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,172
- Other revenue
- $9,450
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $357,216
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $422,654
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $15,460
- Depreciation
- $833
- Program services (functional)
- $842,762
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,025
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,461
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,140,803
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,001,067
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $989,355
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $751,666
- Publicly traded securities
- $187,219
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $47,332
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $942,023
- Gross receipts
- $792,239
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Musser | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Lampe | Past Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Kinney | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shannon Turk | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ed Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josy Wright | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meredith Lynch | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wendy Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rian Sallee | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Crystal Wulff | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nelson Holmberg | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lampe | Past Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Smith | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dorie Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nancy Barnes | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rian Sallee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Kinney | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Wulff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nelson Holmberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meredith Lynch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Musser | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12208 SE EVERGREEN HWY, VANCOUVER, WA 98683-6632
- In care of
- % BLAIR SCHAEFER HUTCHISON & WOLFE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shannon Turk, 12208 SE EVERGREEN HWY, VANCOUVER, WA 98683
- Signed the 990
- Shannon Turk, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 882-0936
- Return prepared by
- Baker & Colson PC CPAs
Mission
COLUMBIA SPRINGS' MSSION IS TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE SETTINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER A GREATER AWARENESS OF THE NATURAL WORLS AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- THE EXPENSE FOR "OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES" RELATED TO SUPPORT OF THE GROUNDS USED BY OUR PROGRAMSExpenses $570,360
- Our on-site education program worked with the two largest local school districts in Clark County, with a required field trip for all 5th grade students in those districts. These students experience a full day of experiential learning opportunities where they participate in activities that support nest generation science standards, while providing an opportunity to see themselves as successful scientists and belonging in nature. This programming also provides a series of week-long summer day camp experiences for area students; 10 percent of the students participate via a scholarship program.Expenses $200,465
- Salmon in the Classroom (SITC) is a program of Columbia Springs in partnership with Clark Public Utilities. It was created in 1991 by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide students for hands-on environmental education. By studying salmon, their habitats, and water quality, students discover the interrelationships of species within their local watershed. Students ultimately learn how to care for the health of their own environment by learning how to protect salmon habitat. All schools, public and private, throughout Clark County are eligible to participate in the Salmon in the Classroom Program. In 2024, we served over 40 schools throughout the County which included in person lessons and fish release events.Expenses $71,488
- Repair Clark County is a program that is supported by grant funding and powered by volunteers. Partnering with local agencies, Repair Clark County (RCC) organizes events at local community spaces throughout the County where anyone can bring broken household items to be repaired by a team of skilled volunteer fixers. These free community events often include multi-lingual interpretation to ensure accessibility for all participants. After pausing in 2023 due to a shortfall in grant funding, the programs was redesigned and successfully relaunched in 2024 as a volunteer-led initiative.Expenses $449
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 | Not 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
- 91-2127405
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,001,067
- Income (IRS master file)
- $792,239
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $769,798 | $904,248 | $1,001,067 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,787,802 | $2,826,973 | $1,140,803 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,058,260 | $1,124,500 | $1,165,935 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 91-2127405).
Questions about COLUMBIA SPRINGS
- What is the EIN of COLUMBIA SPRINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBIA SPRINGS is 91-2127405.
- Is COLUMBIA SPRINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to COLUMBIA SPRINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBIA SPRINGS 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 COLUMBIA SPRINGS 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 COLUMBIA SPRINGS 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 COLUMBIA SPRINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Shannon Turk.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBIA SPRINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBIA SPRINGS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $769,798, expenses of $904,248 and total assets of $1,001,067 at year end.
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