Nonprofit · EIN 23-7275572
MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ
Tax-exempt · FELTON, CA 95018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $906,535 | $644,779 | $261,756 | $2,159,725 | $64,196 | $2,095,529 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,198,493 | $587,979 | $610,514 | $1,922,121 | $49,569 | $1,872,552 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $756,820 | $522,212 | $234,608 | $1,510,197 | $43,548 | $1,466,649 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $146,921
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $83,492
- Net rental income
- $1,300
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $705,143
- Other revenue
- $676,122
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,290
- Other salaries and wages
- $82,904
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $274,205
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,624
- Occupancy
- $133,002
- Travel
- $1,260
- Depreciation
- $5,131
- Program services (functional)
- $581,313
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,922,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,159,725
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $64,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,095,529
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,095,529
- Gross receipts
- $1,411,129
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1973
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Holmes | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $132,812 |
| Judy Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Norton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Behan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alden Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Karen Schneider Brodine | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Brylowski | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Tierney | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Kennedy | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jeremy Duterte | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robin Musitelli | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Holmes | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,015 |
| Judy Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Norton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Betsy Behan | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Alden Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Tierney | Vice President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Eric Kennedy | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jeremy Duterte | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robin Musitelli | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Holmes | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $120,000 |
| Judy Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Julie Norton | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Colin Disheroon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Anderson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Hilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alden Johanson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Larry Tierney | Vice President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Eric Kennedy | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Jeremy Duterte | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robin Musitelli | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 BIG TREES PARK RD, FELTON, CA 95018-9666
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Brenda Holmes, 525 North Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018
- Signed the 990
- Brenda Holmes, Executive Director
- Phone
- (831) 335-3174
- Website
- www.mountainparks.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7275572 or by the name MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ.
- 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
Provide resources to enrich visitors' experiences by expanding their knowledge and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of Henry Cowell Redwoods and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks.
Program accomplishments
- Sales and distribution of educational materials about the natural and cultural history of California State Parks to approximately 2 million park visitors annually. Please Note: The COVID-19 pandemic and the CZU Fire at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and surrounding community, continue to impact the parks. As such, we do not have accurate visitation figures and are using prior reporting period figures.Expenses $578,982 · revenue $1,203,107
- We provide nature-based programs in Henry Cowell, Fall Creek and Big Basin Redwood State Parks that allow participants to experience health and wellness benefits connected with Nature. This program is a partnership between Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks, Stanford University, California State Parks Foundation and Santa Cruz County Parks Rx.Expenses $2,331 · revenue $6,630
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
- 23-7275572
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,159,725
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,411,129
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $906,535 | $644,779 | $2,159,725 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,198,493 | $587,979 | $1,922,121 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $756,820 | $522,212 | $1,480,378 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $651,204 | $461,029 | $1,286,282 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-7275572).
Questions about MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ
- What is the EIN of MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ is 23-7275572.
- Is MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ 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 MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ 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 MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ 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 MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Brenda Holmes.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $132,812 (Brenda Holmes, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MOUNTAIN PARKS FOUNDATION OF SANTA CRUZ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $906,535, expenses of $644,779 and total assets of $2,159,725 at year end.
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