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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1486092

CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FAIRFIELD, IA 52556

Financials

$113K$88K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$112,853$87,746$25,107$140,012–$140,012
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$112,575
Investment income
$287
Net gain from sales of assets
-$363
Other revenue
$354

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$77,150
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$750
Other expenses
$9,846
Program services (functional)
$86,996

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$112,651
Total assets, end of year
$140,012
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$140,012
Cash, savings and investments
$140,012
Gross receipts
$154,967

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CORY KLEHMPRESIDENT0.1$0
GAVIN STEVERVICE PRESIDE0.1$0
BRITTNEY TILLERTREASURER0.5$0
GAY CHAPMANMEMBER0.1$0
DENNIS LEWISTONMEMBER0.1$0
SYLVIA FREDERICKSMEMBER0.1$0
CRAIG FULTONMEMBER0.1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2003 LIBERTYVILLE RD, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556-8801
In care of
% MICHAEL R BROWN
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2003 LIBERTYVILLE ROAD, FAIRFIELD IA 52556
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
BRITTNEY TILLER, 2003 LIBERTYVILLE ROAD, FAIRFIELD IA 52556
Signed the 990-EZ
BRITTNEY TILLER, TREASURER
Phone
(641) 472-4421
Return prepared by
TDT CPAS AND ADVISORS PC

Mission

TO FUND THE EFFORTS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD WHILE THEY ENHANCE AND DEFEND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE CITIZENS. BY INTERPRETING THESE RESOURCES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, THEY SEEK TO INSTILL A DESIRE OF STEWARDSHIP FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD. THE CONSERVATION BOARD WORKS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA BY ACQUIRING, DEVELOPING, AND MANAGING PUBLIC AREAS SO THAT ITS CITIZENS WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES, AND TO CULTIVATE GOOD LAND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $940
  • THE TRAILS COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO BUILD, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN A NETWORK OF TRAILS FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND TO PROMOTE, INFORM, AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE TRAIL SYSTEM. CURRENT ACTIVITIES OF THE TRAILS COUNCIL INCLUDES AN ANNUAL SCAVENGER HUNT, MAINTENANCE OF THE KIOSKS AND SIGNAGE ALONG THE FAIRFIELD LOOP TRAIL, UPDATING AND DISTRIBUTING THE FAIRFIELD LOOP TRAILS MAP, AND HOSTING VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS, THE TRAILS COUNCIL SPENDS 25% OF ITS TIME ON EACH OF THESE RESPECTIVE FOUR ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $86,056 · grants $77,150

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
42-1486092
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$140,012
Income (IRS master file)
$154,967

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
June 9, 2011
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2010

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$112,853$87,746$140,012XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: BRITTNEY TILLER
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: JIM SCHERMAN
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: JIM SCHERMAN
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 42-1486092).

Questions about CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA

What is the EIN of CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA is 42-1486092.
Is CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2010.
Are donations to CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA 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 CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA 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 CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA?
The 990-N for 2024 names BRITTNEY TILLER.
Who are the officers and directors of CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $112,853, expenses of $87,746 and total assets of $140,012 at year end.

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