Nonprofit · EIN 92-1644607
FORGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BEND, OR 97702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $74,281 | $60,778 | $13,503 | $10,322 | $0 | $10,322 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $51,177 | $52,182 | -$1,005 | $2,687 | $5,868 | -$3,181 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $101,525 | $103,701 | -$2,176 | $3,692 | $5,868 | -$2,176 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $74,279
- Investment income
- $2
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $10,280
- Printing, publications and postage
- $48
- Program services (functional)
- $50,450
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,687
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,322
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,322
- Cash, savings and investments
- $6,040
- Gross receipts
- $74,281
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN HELT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY HELT | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JESSICA FALCON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN HELT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY HELT | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JESSICA FALCON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN HELT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY HELT | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| JESSICA FALCON | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 60526 BILLADEAU RD, BEND, OR 97702-9338
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 60526 Billadeau Rd, Bend OR 97702
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Carolyn Helt, 60526 Billadeau Rd, Bend OR 97702
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GEOFFREY HELT, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (267) 234-1060
- Website
- FORGEFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PERKINS & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION BY PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS, AND THROUGH FUNDING OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025 THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED THREE SUMMER CAMPS AND TWO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.Expenses $50,450 · grants $50,450
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
- 92-1644607
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,322
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $74,281 | $60,778 | $10,322 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $51,177 | $52,182 | $2,687 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $101,525 | $103,701 | $3,692 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Carolyn Helt | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 92-1644607).
Questions about FORGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FORGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORGE FOUNDATION is 92-1644607.
- Is FORGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to FORGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORGE 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 FORGE 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 FORGE 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 FORGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Carolyn Helt.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FORGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,281, expenses of $60,778 and total assets of $10,322 at year end.
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