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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5343598

ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS

Tax-exempt · CORVALLIS, OR 97339

Financials

$1.9M$1.9M2023$56K$61K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$56,023$61,447-$5,424$546,214$0$546,214
June 30, 2024990$1,939,128$1,941,668-$2,540$551,666$2,046$549,620
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,169
Program service revenue
$30,595
Investment income
$19,259
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$325
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$58,402
Management and general (functional)
$3,042
Fundraising (functional)
$3

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$551,666
Total assets, end of year
$546,214
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$546,214
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,146
Net assets with donor restrictions
$526,068
Gross receipts
$56,023
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
OR

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ellen TapponPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Jeff PowersSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Phillip HaysTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Jerry DavisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jesse OttDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Tom Ten PasDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ellen TapponPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
Jeff PowersSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Phillip HaysTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Carol LeslieDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jerry DavisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jesse OttDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 101, CORVALLIS, OR 97339-0101
In care of
% PHILLIP HAYS
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO Box 101, Corvallis OR 97339
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ellen Tappon, 454 NW 17th St, Corvallis, OR 97330
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Ellen Tappon, 1454 NW 17th Street, Corvallis OR 97330
Signed the 990
Phillip Hays, Treasurer
Phone
(541) 757-9762

Mission

This corporation's primary purpose shall be to facilitate community-supported projects to enhance recreation and connect people to their natural and cultural heritage in Benton County, Oregon, and surrounding areas.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Marys Peak West Point Project. This is a multi-year project started by the US Forest Service to restore meadows in the US Forest Service's Marys Peak Scenic-Botanical Special Interest Area. It is the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range and a popular recreation area and biological reserve. This is a continuation of a project started by the Forest Service in 2014 to remove trees and other vegetation that were encroaching into the meadows. At least 1/3 of the meadows visible in early (1940s) aerial photos have been lost to invading trees. The US Congress awarded funds for multi-agency projects. Part of the restoration area on Marys Peak is on City of Corvallis property and the rest on Forest Service land. The Forest Service was awarded funds for this project. They chose Cascade Pacific RC&D (a 501(c)(3) organization) to manage the funds for the project. Cascade Pacific hired AFRANA to oversee the work. AFRANA hired the Institute for Applied Ecology (a 501(C)(3) organization) to do the on-the-land work to remove invasive species, grow native species from seeds collected at the project site, and restore the native vegetation.
    Expenses $31,614 · revenue $30,595
  • Marys Peak Fence Project. AFRANA worked with the US Forest Service to design and produce a split rail fence to protect sensitive botanical areas in the Marys Peak Scenic-Botanical Special Interest Area. People were climbing on rock outcrops at the summit of Marys Peak where many sensitive plant species grow. AFRANA paid for the production and installation of fences to keep people off the rocks. The fence design was a USDA approved buck and rail fence. The fences were installed by AFRANA volunteers. The project included placing boulders to block unauthorized trails and signs marking sensitive areas.
    Expenses $15,569 · grants $3,000
  • Jackson-Frazier Boardwalk Project. AFRANA paid for the structural engineering design for a new boardwalk in the wetland. This is part of an ongoing years long project to replace an aging boardwalk in the Benton County, Oregon, Natural Areas, Parks, and Events Department's Jackson-Frazier Wetlands Natural Area.
    Expenses $6,600
  • Marys Peak Student Field Trips. Marys Peak Alliance (MPA) is a committee of AFRANA that serves as a friends group for Marys Peak, the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range. MPA conducts student field trips in cooperation with the US Forest Service. Our guides and interpreters are trained by the Forest Service and are certified as Forest Service Interpreters. Field trips for Earth Sciences classes from two local middle schools brings 500-600 students to the mountain each year. There they were led by guides to different interpretation spots where professionals in their fields describe the many aspects of the mountain's biology, geology, history and importance as a water source for local communities. This was the 12th year MPA has conducted these field trips. AFRANA pays for porta-potties and some travel expenses for these outings.
    Expenses $3,433
  • Camas Fund. AFRANA established a Camas Fund to support planting of camas (Camassia quamash and Camassia leichtinii, native lilies) to reestablish historic camas fields in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Camas was an important food crop for the Native American populations. 2410 camas bulbs were purchased and planted in several locations to establish and expand camas fields. The work was performed by volunteers, including several classes from local middle schools as part of their study program on camas and its importance to Native American populations.
    Expenses $318
  • Marys Peak Creek Signs. The USGS named several previously unnamed creeks on Marys Peak with names suggested by local Native American tribes. AFRANA paid for the production of signs and the US Forest Service installed them.
    Expenses $543
  • Grants. AFRANA awarded grants of $75 to organizations and $250 to individuals for their efforts to support AFRANA's programs.
    Expenses $325

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-5343598
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$546,214
Income (IRS master file)
$56,023

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$56,023$61,447$546,214XML
990June 2024$1,939,128$1,941,668$551,666XML
990June 2023$30,353$10,976$554,369IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Ellen Tappon
June 30, 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 45-5343598).

Questions about ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS

What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS is 45-5343598.
Is ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS 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 ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ellen Tappon.
Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,023, expenses of $61,447 and total assets of $546,214 at year end.

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