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Nonprofit · EIN 93-6041252

JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

Tax-exempt · GRANTS PASS, OR 97526

Financials

$2.5M$1.3M2023$2.4M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,399,623$1,648,327$751,296$12,300,698$1,530,685$10,770,013
December 31, 2023990$2,545,780$1,280,471$1,265,309$9,996,501$252,771$9,743,730
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,487,399
of which government grants
$324,775
Program service revenue
$228,666
Investment income
$683,537
Net gain from sales of assets
$388,830
Other revenue
$21

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,099,458
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,779
Other salaries and wages
$26,728
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$151,341
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$350
Accounting fees
$21,129
Occupancy
$5,335
Travel
$5,278
Depreciation
$214
Program services (functional)
$1,469,466
Management and general (functional)
$150,092
Fundraising (functional)
$28,769

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,996,501
Total assets, end of year
$12,300,698
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,530,685
Net assets, end of year
$10,770,013
Land, buildings and equipment
$886
Publicly traded securities
$11,813,959
Net assets without donor restrictions
$112,395
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,657,618
Gross unrelated business income
$228,687
Gross receipts
$3,798,418
Employees
3
Volunteers
550
Year formed
1984
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
Quin Collins PehrsonExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$100,444$14,335
Bill FlamingDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brandon BretlDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brenda AguileraDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Constance Palaia-MarrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Holly PreslarDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jack DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer EsmayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Judith DrummondSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Sean WardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Thomas DrummondDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tripp AndroyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Charles Jim PolkDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Quin Collins PehrsonExecutive Director
Officer
40$82,100$5,250
Bill FlamingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brandon BretlDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brenda AguileraDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Constance Palaia-MarrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Holly PreslarDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jack DavisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jennifer EsmayDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Judith DrummondSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sean WardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Thomas DrummondDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tripp AndroyVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
789 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR 97526-1632
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sean Ward, 1507 RJ Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526
Signed the 990
Sean Ward, Treasurer & Director
Phone
(541) 476-2196
Return prepared by
CYNTHIA HARELSON CPA PC

Mission

Redwood Foundation for Education works with individuals, families, organizations and businesses to build a better future for Southern Oregon students, schools and community. The foundation administers charitable funds, providing grants and scholarships to students, schools and community-based organizations.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The foundation administers charitable funds and issues grants/scholarships from those funds for educational and charitable purposes, primarily in Southern Oregon. Scholarships for tuition, and grants for supplies and/or books awarded to more than 500 local students annually.
    Expenses $1,447,660 · grants $921,387 · revenue $228,666
  • Support for current and former students of local high schools through a drug-free and alcohol-free graduation celebration, and class reunions. Support for the community at large and grants supporting local organizations and schools.
    Expenses $21,806 · grants $178,071

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
93-6041252
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
1967
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25I)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,300,698
Income (IRS master file)
$3,798,418

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,399,623$1,648,327$12,300,698IRS
990December 2023$2,545,780$1,280,471$9,996,501XML
990December 2022$1,664,146$1,306,168$8,078,088IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 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 93-6041252).

Questions about JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC

What is the EIN of JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC is 93-6041252.
Is JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC 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 JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC 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 JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC 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 JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sean Ward.
Who are the officers and directors of JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,444 (Quin Collins Pehrson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does JOSEPHINE COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,399,623, expenses of $1,648,327 and total assets of $12,300,698 at year end.

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