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Nonprofit · EIN 93-1197298

FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Tax-exempt · SHERWOOD, OR 97140

Financials

$145K$131K2022$178K$152K2023$251K$130K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$250,667$129,855$120,812$362,498$199$362,299
September 30, 2024990$177,564$152,309$25,255$241,487$0$241,487
September 30, 2023990$144,887$130,764$14,123$216,232$0$216,232
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$230,688
of which government grants
$4,500
Membership dues
$18,005
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,251
Net income from fundraising events
-$12,946
Net income from gaming
$1,526
Net income from sales of inventory
$30,148
Other revenue
$18,728

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$96,755
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$102,357
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$425
Accounting fees
$4,844
Travel
$47
Program services (functional)
$82,917
Management and general (functional)
$31,563
Fundraising (functional)
$15,375

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$241,487
Total assets, end of year
$362,498
Total liabilities, end of year
$199
Net assets, end of year
$362,299
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,096
Net assets without donor restrictions
$212,175
Net assets with donor restrictions
$150,124
Gross receipts
$312,331
Employees
2
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2024
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cheryl HartPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
Tom HartzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dawn CarovanoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
14$0
Hanna BeverageBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Alan ChristensenBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Eric HolmstromBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Keith MaysBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Phillis MillanBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Tom StiboltBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Erin ForresterBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Uzzi SigristBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Larry KlimekBoard member
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bonnie AndersonExecutive Director
Key employee
35$62,820
Cheryl HartPresildent
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
Tom HartzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dawn CarovanoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
14$0
Hanna Beverageboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Alan Christensenboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Laura Harttboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Eric Holmstromboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Keith Maysboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Phillis Millanboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Tom Stiboltboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Willem Stoellerboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Izzy Sigristboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Erin Forresterboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Larry Klimekboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Bonnie AndersonExecutive Director
Key employee
35$60,872
Cheryl hartPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
16$0
Willem StoellerVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Sharon MillierParliamentarian
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Dawn CarovanoTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Irene VlachSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Alan Christensenboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Michael Boeringboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Tom Hatrzboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Keith Maysboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Phyllis Milanboard member
Trustee or director
4$0
Tom Stiboltboard member
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
19255 SW PACIFIC HWY, SHERWOOD, OR 97140-9109
In care of
% CHERYL HART
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Cheryl Hart, 19255 SW PACIFIC HWY, SHERWOOD, OR 971409109
Signed the 990
Bonnie Anderson, Executive Director
Phone
(503) 467-8716

Mission

To promote the conservation and welfare of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Complex for all dependent species and to enrich the lives of citizens through environmental education and experience

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Restoration: Costs of biological technician working for USFWS but paid by Friends through grants and Supervisor to manage HR. Costs include payroll staff development supplies. Reimbursable Grant of 100,000 is a three year site restoration project through Tualatin Soil and Water with an expense this year of 1350.00.
    Expenses $49,480 · grants $100,000 · revenue $50,520
  • Refuge Assistance: Cost include supervisory personnel payroll supplies computer hardware staff development volunteer supplies. Major grant included from LAM Research for 35060.00 for assisting various work projects on refuge.
    Expenses $25,518 · grants $35,310 · revenue $9,792
  • Advocating for the Refuge: Costs include advocating personnel payroll to encourage government agencies companies foundations to support the refuge. Also supporting an organization also advocating for refuge and refuge system.
    Expenses $7,150
  • Youth programs including the Greenwood Elementary bird festival and education supplies and food 3rd Annual Oregon Youth Environmental Summit supplies and food Oregon Chinese Coalition youth nature art contest supplies and awards.
    Expenses $769 · grants $1,950 · revenue $1,182

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-1197298
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
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$362,498
Income (IRS master file)
$312,331

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$250,667$129,855$362,498XML
990September 2024$177,564$152,309$241,487XML
990September 2023$144,887$130,764$216,232XML
990September 2022$251,739$570,775$202,109IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 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 93-1197298).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is 93-1197298.
Is FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 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 FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Cheryl Hart.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE TUALATIN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,667, expenses of $129,855 and total assets of $362,498 at year end.

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