Nonprofit · EIN 94-2760029
SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
Tax-exempt · NEVADA CITY, CA 95959
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $141,222 | $208,907 | -$67,685 | $158,077 | $52,531 | $105,546 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $121,748 | $212,412 | -$90,664 | $177,637 | $1,652 | $175,985 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $130,131
- Investment income
- $6,058
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,181
- Other revenue
- $852
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $148,081
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,775
- Occupancy
- $12,240
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,613
- Other expenses
- $41,198
- Program services (functional)
- $112,265
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $177,637
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,077
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $52,531
- Net assets, end of year
- $105,546
- Cash, savings and investments
- $149,587
- Gross receipts
- $141,222
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD CRANDALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $58,800 |
| GREG FOWLER | President | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID AYALA | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| GAY MORGAN | Secretary/Treas | 1 | $0 |
| PENNY COLLINS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| RAY LASSING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG STANFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JESSIE EMANUEL | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| TOM JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD CRANDALL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $60,000 |
| GREG FOWLER | President | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID AYALA | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| GAY MORGAN | Secretary/Treas | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| RAY LASSING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG STANFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 546 SEARLS AVE, NEVADA CITY, CA 95959-3004
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RICHARD CRANDALL, Executive Director
- Phone
- (530) 265-2121
- Website
- SIERRASERVICES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Werner Accounting Services
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2760029 or by the name SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.We performed 6,274 units of service in the last year which is just over 24 per day.Medical transportation was 1,243 units, or almost 5 per day.We traveled 19,405 miles in the last year.Peer transportation was 667 for the 146 groups per yearTotal transportation 1,910 units of service, over 7 per day.3,435 units of service for other direct services on behalf of a client.Applications to talking books, individual or family counseling,or general vision aid assistance.
Program accomplishments
- WE PROVIDE THE EDUCATION,COUNSELING AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT AND ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $112,265
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2760029
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,077
- Income (IRS master file)
- $141,222
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $141,222 | $208,907 | $158,077 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $121,748 | $212,412 | $177,637 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 94-2760029).
Questions about SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
- What is the EIN of SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND is 94-2760029.
- Is SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 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 SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,800 (RICHARD CRANDALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $141,222, expenses of $208,907 and total assets of $158,077 at year end.
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