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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1186407

DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST

Tax-exempt · BEND, OR 97703

Financials

$2.6M$2.6M2023$6.5M$6.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$6,481,311$6,715,730-$234,419$28,518,064$4,611,121$23,906,943
December 31, 2023990$2,551,869$2,558,170-$6,301$28,494,125$4,579,521$23,914,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,279,424
of which government grants
$4,034,374
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$177,291
Other revenue
$24,596

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$146,778
Other salaries and wages
$925,544
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,281,952
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$68,206
Travel
$31,602
Depreciation
$10,899
Program services (functional)
$6,202,501
Management and general (functional)
$145,922
Fundraising (functional)
$367,307

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,494,125
Total assets, end of year
$28,518,064
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,611,121
Net assets, end of year
$23,906,943
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,583,711
Publicly traded securities
$3,064,271
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,063,783
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,843,160
Gross receipts
$6,481,311
Employees
17
Volunteers
270
Year formed
1995
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RIKA AYOTTEExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$142,638$4,140
ANN RICHARDSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
STACEY FORSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MICHELLE MCSWAINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
STEVE BROWNTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
BRECK FLANAGAN-CALDWELLDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JIM NICOLDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROB GARROTTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMY MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANIELE MCKAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GONZALO MENDEZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MELISSA KENTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TOM MONTAGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AUSTIN SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
INGE WELLSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RIKA AYOTTEExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$130,816$3,838
MELISSA KENTPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
ANN RICHARDSONVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MICHELLE MCSWAINSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JIM NICOLTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
BRECK FLANAGAN-CALDWELLDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STACY FORSONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROB GARROTTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANIELLE LORDIDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANIELE MCKAYDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GONZALO MENDEZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMY MILLERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TOM MONTAGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AUSTIN SMITHDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
INGE WELLSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STEVE BROWNDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
210 NW IRVING AVE STE 102, BEND, OR 97703-2050
In care of
% BRAD CHALFANT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RIKA AYOTTE, 210 NW Irving 102, Bend, OR 97703
Signed the 990
RIKA AYOTTE, EXEC DIRECTOR
Phone
(541) 330-0017
Return prepared by
KERN & THOMPSON LLC

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS, SCENIC AREAS, OPEN SPACES, FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT WITHIN DESCHUTES BASIN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • STEWARDSHIP OF OWNED LANDS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP RESOURCES TO LANDS DESIGNATED TO THE TRUST TO HELP WITH AN ACTIVE AND LONG-TERM RESTORATION OF NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA.
    Expenses $5,144,794
  • EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - SEEKING TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY, THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AN UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND COMMITMENT TO ALL ASPECTS OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION BY IDENTIFYING AND NURTURING TARGET AUDIENCES AND MEDIA WITH COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES THAT HIGHLIGHT A "SENSE OF PLACE," AWARENESS OF THE THREATS TO LIVABILITY, AND LEGAL AND FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR LAND PROTECTION.
    Expenses $535,177
  • CONSERVATION OF LAND - LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION ARE UNDERTAKEN TO ANALYZE, ACQUIRE AND HELP WITH THE REHABILITATION OF LANDS IN THE DESCHUTES RIVER BASIN.
    Expenses $522,530

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
93-1186407
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,518,064
Income (IRS master file)
$6,481,311

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$6,481,311$6,715,730$28,518,064XML
990December 2023$2,551,869$2,558,170$28,494,125XML
990December 2022$7,663,550$3,917,524$28,164,080IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 93-1186407).

Questions about DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST

What is the EIN of DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST is 93-1186407.
Is DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST 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 DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST 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 DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST 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 DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RIKA AYOTTE.
Who are the officers and directors of DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,638 (RIKA AYOTTE, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does DESCHUTES BASIN LAND TRUST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,481,311, expenses of $6,715,730 and total assets of $28,518,064 at year end.

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