Nonprofit · EIN 46-3637800
GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND
Tax-exempt · RIDGWAY, CO 81432
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $24,034 | $24,017 | $17 | $53,791 | $0 | $53,791 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $29,325 | $35,769 | -$6,444 | $53,774 | $0 | $53,774 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $45,104 | $22,685 | $22,419 | $60,218 | $0 | $60,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,034
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,155
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $403
- Program services (functional)
- $21,580
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,437
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,774
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,791
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,791
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $53,791
- Gross receipts
- $24,034
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ZAUGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB WILLITS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HEPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PULLIAM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KANE SCHEIDEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ZAUGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB WILLITS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HEPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PULLIAM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH TINGEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEB WILLITS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSAY HEPP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN GARDNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYDIA VANARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PULLIAM | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 105, RIDGWAY, CO 81432-0105
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DEB WILLITS, PO BOX 105, RIDGWAY, CO 814320383
- Signed the 990
- JANE PULLIAM, Treasurer
- Phone
- (970) 901-7287
- Return prepared by
- LEWIS & CO CPAs PC
Mission
THE GEORGE GARDNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND (GGSF) PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OURAY COUNTY, COLORADO YOUTH WHO WISH TO PURSUE OUTDOOR OR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL AND INTERPRESONAL GROWTH.
Program accomplishments
- GGSF emphasizes and supports experiential learning opportunities outside of traditional educational settings for teens motivated to explore outdoor educational programs. We believe that profound learning is often facilitated by time spent in the mountains, deserts, rivers and oceans of the world. These experiences provide an arena for leadership development and other lifelong skills.Expenses $21,580
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 46-3637800
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,791
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,034
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $24,034 | $24,017 | $53,791 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $29,325 | $35,769 | $53,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $45,104 | $22,685 | $60,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $24,271 | $38,717 | $37,799 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-3637800).
Questions about GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND
- What is the EIN of GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND is 46-3637800.
- Is GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND 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 GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND 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 GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DEB WILLITS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GEORGE & MICHAEL GARDNER FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,034, expenses of $24,017 and total assets of $53,791 at year end.
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