Nonprofit · EIN 94-2801449
GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · COLOMA, CA 95613
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $479,911 | $459,770 | $20,141 | $790,564 | $3,524 | $787,040 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $406,433 | $360,950 | $45,483 | $771,055 | $4,156 | $766,899 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $416,537 | $501,880 | -$85,343 | $724,057 | $0 | $724,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $28,555
- Program service revenue
- $211,096
- Investment income
- $17,519
- Net income from fundraising events
- $46,745
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $175,996
- Other revenue
- $222,741
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $136,098
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $161,427
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,981
- Occupancy
- $294
- Depreciation
- $1,863
- Program services (functional)
- $407,120
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $771,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $790,564
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,524
- Net assets, end of year
- $787,040
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,185
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $761,112
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,928
- Gross receipts
- $663,483
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA BOYD | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRENDA CARROLL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN ZITO | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WES MURRISH | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CYNDI LYCAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENNET | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE JUDD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENNIS AMARAL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MURPHY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENISE KARAPINAR | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE KARAPINAR | Executive Director | 40 | $66,969 |
| JEN ROGERS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA CARROLL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSAN ZITO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILLIAN JONES | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CYNDI LYCAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENNET | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE JUDD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENNIS AMARAL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MURPHY | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE KARAPINAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $62,865 |
| BRENDA CARROLL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN ZITO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEN ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNDI LYCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILLIAN JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENNETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MIKE JUDD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENNIS AMARAL | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS MURPHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 310 BACK ST, COLOMA, CA 95613-0000
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS MURPHY, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 229-2518
- Return prepared by
- TERRIE Y PRODHON CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2801449 or by the name GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION.
- 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
THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT HELP PRESERVE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES TO PROVIDE VISITORS WITH TOP QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENTS TO CALIFORNIA STATE PARK AND THE MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY PARK AND MUSEUM. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AND ORGANIZES ACTIVITIES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS MAINTAINING THE LIBRARY.Expenses $407,120
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2801449
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C00Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $790,564
- Income (IRS master file)
- $663,483
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $479,911 | $459,770 | $790,564 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $406,433 | $360,950 | $771,055 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $416,537 | $501,880 | $724,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $565,362 | $301,732 | $812,614 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-2801449).
Questions about GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION is 94-2801449.
- Is GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION 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 GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION 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 GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOLD DISCOVERY PARK ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $479,911, expenses of $459,770 and total assets of $790,564 at year end.
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