Nonprofit · EIN 94-3380673
LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC
Tax-exempt · CHICO, CA 95973
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,230,407 | $4,063,645 | -$833,238 | $942,718 | $44,968 | $897,750 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,418,633 | $4,556,894 | -$138,261 | $1,849,185 | $118,197 | $1,730,988 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,972,481 | $4,220,003 | $752,478 | $1,952,150 | $82,901 | $1,869,249 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,932,119
- of which government grants
- $2,886,839
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$12,570
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$12,570
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $303,281
- Other revenue
- $310,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,565,021
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,849,848
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,750
- Occupancy
- $672,942
- Travel
- $51,367
- Depreciation
- $34,793
- Program services (functional)
- $3,576,186
- Management and general (functional)
- $484,900
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,849,185
- Total assets, end of year
- $942,718
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,968
- Net assets, end of year
- $897,750
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $126,349
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $897,750
- Gross receipts
- $3,812,478
- Employees
- 220
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA WOLK HAYES | PRESIDENT/ FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,473 |
| ERIKA BIRKHOLM | SECRETARY/ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $129,789 |
| LISA WILLET | FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NITSA SCHIFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANER KASSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN HALIMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WHITNEY DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMBER WOLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOREN BLUNKALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDSAY SERRAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISABETH SAAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERI TAPIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA REITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA WOLK HAYES | PRESIDENT/ EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $142,182 |
| ERIKA BIRKHOLM | SECRETARY/ SENIOR DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $131,481 |
| LISA WILLET DICKENSON | FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NITSA SCHIFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANER KASSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FRAN HALIMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WHITNEY DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMBER WOLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOREN BLUNKALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDSAY SERRAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISABETH SAAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERI TAPIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA REITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA WOLK HAYES | PRESIDENT/ EXECUTIVE DIREC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $141,473 |
| ERIKA BIRKHOLM | SECRETARY/ SENIOR DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,428 |
| FRAN HALIMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $50,865 |
| LOREN BLUNKALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $22,198 |
| LISA WILLET DICKENSON | FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NITSA SCHIFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEANER KASSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MEGHAN CALLAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIANA SWEET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WHITNEY DIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LINDSAY SERRAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS SCARFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMBER WOLK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 14555 CAMAREN PARK DR, CHICO, CA 95973-8835
- In care of
- % TERESA J WOLK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIKA BIRKHOLM, 14555 CAMAREN PARK DRIVE, CHICO, CA 95973
- Signed the 990
- ERIKA BIRKHOLM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (530) 894-1300
- Website
- WWW.LITTLEREDHEN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOLLY B PLADSON CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3380673 or by the name LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC.
- 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
HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SUCH AS AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, AND OTHER COGNITIVE DISABILITIES, INCREASE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY SKILLS, TRAINING, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT BUTTE COUNTY.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THE LIFESPAN PROGRAM TO PROMOTE LIFELONG ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AUTISM. THE LIFESPAN CENTER INCLUDES CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIL' SPROUTS AND GROWING TOGETHER TEENS. THE LIFESPAN RESOURCE PROGRAM CONNECTS FAMILIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, RECREATION, HEALTH, AND MOVE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.Expenses $932,545 · revenue $12,066
- THE PLANT NURSERY PROGRAM IS A PLACE WHERE TENDING TO PLANTS HELPS THOSE WITH AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, EPILEPSY, DOWN SYNDROME, AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITIES GAIN SOCIAL AND WORK SKILLS. THE NURSERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SELLS PLANTS AND OTHER GARDENING ITEMS.Expenses $249,202 · revenue $63,736
- KIDS AND KITCHEN, HOME, FLORAL & MORE AND VINTAGE PROGRAMS ARE COMPLETE STORES OFFERING PREMIER COOKWARE, SUPPLIES, AND FLORAL DESIGNS TO THE PUBLIC. IT PROVIDES THOSE WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A RETAIL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING SETTING UP DISPLAYS, PRICING ITEMS, GREETING CUSTOMERS, SELLING ITEMS, TAKING INVENTORY, PREPARING ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER WORK, AND MORE. IT ALLOWS THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO GAIN SOCIAL AND WORK SKILLS AS PAID EMPLOYEES.Expenses $1,298,947 · revenue $202,997
- Expenses $1,095,492 · revenue $19,489
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
- 94-3380673
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $942,718
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,812,478
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,230,407 | $4,063,645 | $942,718 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,418,633 | $4,556,894 | $1,849,185 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,972,481 | $4,220,003 | $1,952,150 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,451,624 | $3,928,237 | $1,187,459 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 94-3380673).
Questions about LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC
- What is the EIN of LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC is 94-3380673.
- Is LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY 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 LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC 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 LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIKA BIRKHOLM.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,473 (TERESA WOLK HAYES, PRESIDENT/ FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does LITTLE RED HEN NURSERY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,230,407, expenses of $4,063,645 and total assets of $942,718 at year end.
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