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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1340096

TROUT UNLIMITED

Also known as 185 SPRING CREEK

Tax-exempt · STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801

Financials

$69K$47K2023$335K$331K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TROUT UNLIMITED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$335,107$331,374$3,733$122,918$0$122,918
March 31, 2024990-EZ$69,349$47,346$22,003$119,185$0$119,185
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$318,853
of which government grants
$307,564
Program service revenue
$1,902
Investment income
$5,761
Net income from fundraising events
$8,591
Other revenue
$8,591

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$250
Occupancy
$1,437
Travel
$613
Program services (functional)
$322,437
Management and general (functional)
$8,937

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$119,185
Total assets, end of year
$122,918
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$122,918
Gross receipts
$348,324
Employees
0
Volunteers
800
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
PA

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tim BruggermanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
11.2$0
Zach QuinbySr. Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
Jacob SmithJr. Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0.4$0
Dr Sima BruggermanSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
Terrie HenricksonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Jamie SanFilippoPresident Emeritus
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Robert VierckPresident Emeritus
Trustee or director
4.6$0
Hazel StrykerWomen Anglers Coordinator
Trustee or director
8$0
Ray FaczanVeterans Program Coordinator
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Judi SittlerYouth Programs Coordinator
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Susan BraunTrout in Classroom Coordinator
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Harry Ford StrykerBoard Member
Trustee or director
6$0
Richard A NovakBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mark PencakBoard Member
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Sam W HumeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2.5$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cortney GrunebergBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jamie SanFilippoPresident Emeritus25$0
Tim BruggermanPresident10$0
Chris LipfertSenior Vice President1$0
Zach QuinbyJunior Vice President0.4$0
Dr Sima BruggermanSecretary3$0
Terrie HenricksonTreasurer0.1$0
Mario CarrelloAssistant Treasurer5$0
Betty BloomWomen Angler Coordinator1$0
Ray FaczanVeterans Program Chairman3$0
Richard A NovakBoard Member1.5$0
Mark PencakBoard Member2.5$0
Sam W HumeBoard Member2.5$0
Harry Ford StrykerBoard Member19$0
Robert VierckBoard Member4$0
Judi SittlerYouth Programs Chairperson2.5$0
Larry RaganTrout in Classroom Coordinator1.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
354 CREEKSIDE DR, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801-7282
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
421 WILLOWBANK STREET, BELLEFONTE PA 16823
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TIM BRUGGERMAN, 1357 CURTIN STREET, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
MICHAEL MARCH, 421 WILLOWBANK STREET, BELLEFONTE PA 16823
Signed the 990
TERRIE HENRICKSON, TREASURER
Phone
(814) 867-1060
Website
WWW.TU.ORG
Return prepared by
David A Van Buskirk EA

Mission

TO CONSERVE, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SPRING CREEK WATERSHED.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Spring Creek Watershed Project - Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh. Phase 1 of 3 phases started in 2024. Access road and temporary bridge crossing. Restoration included mudsill cribbing, toe wood, vernal poos, and cross vanes to stabilize the stream, prevent erosion, provide fish cover and protect the wetlands. Work must be completed between October 1 and April 1 since in-stream work is prohibited by PA Fish & Boat Commission outside those dates. Additional project work will commence June 2025 on in-stream work between the confluence of Slab Cabin Run and Thompson Run and Route 322. Access road removal and replating of disturbed areas are expected to occur in October 2025.
    Expenses $136,098 · grants $136,098
  • Spring Creek Watershed Project - Bald Eagle Watershed Restoration Project. Project was completed in 2024 and consisted of mainly in-stream work to curb erosion and improve fish habitat.
    Expenses $172,300 · grants $172,300
  • Women Angler Program: Open to all women. Served approximately 140. Provided mentored streamside fishing sessions and winter learn to fish and fly-tying classes. Conducted multiple events to introduce women to the sport of fly fishing to include leadership and mentor training retreats. The program is partially funded by an endowment. Over twelve Board Members and volunteers provided 359 hours towards planning and serving approximately 140 participants at various functions throughout the year.
    Expenses $3,222
  • Other program expenses listed in Schedule O, Youth Program Support - Stream Girls, Tomorrow Program, Women Angler Endowment, Habitat Stewardship - maintenance of previously installed stream restoration devices, Veterans Service Program, Get Outdoors Day - public event to introduce the community to fishing and conservation. Attended by approximately 300 folks.
    Expenses $10,817 · revenue $1,902

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1340096
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$122,918
Income (IRS master file)
$348,324

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$335,107$331,374$122,918XML
990-EZMarch 2024$69,349$47,346$119,185XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: MICHAEL MARCH
March 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: MARIO CARRELLO
March 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 25-1340096).

Questions about TROUT UNLIMITED

What is the EIN of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TROUT UNLIMITED is 25-1340096.
Is TROUT UNLIMITED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Which annual return does TROUT UNLIMITED 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 TROUT UNLIMITED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TROUT UNLIMITED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names TIM BRUGGERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TROUT UNLIMITED have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $335,107, expenses of $331,374 and total assets of $122,918 at year end.

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