Nonprofit · EIN 56-2563880
FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,316,627 | $2,543,167 | -$226,540 | $18,326,833 | $1,082,723 | $17,244,110 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,220,691 | $2,083,806 | $4,136,885 | $19,262,003 | $1,831,389 | $17,430,614 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,429,824 | $1,573,615 | -$143,791 | $13,382,027 | $119,224 | $13,262,803 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,211,380
- Membership dues
- $1,792,533
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $48,577
- Other revenue
- $56,670
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $692,688
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $879,132
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $43,688
- Travel
- $22,473
- Depreciation
- $53,929
- Program services (functional)
- $2,366,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,828
- Fundraising (functional)
- $110,139
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,262,003
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,326,833
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,082,723
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,244,110
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,500,279
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,873,885
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,814,207
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,429,903
- Gross receipts
- $2,316,627
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 317
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GORMAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 16 | $0 | $160,752 | $27,849 |
| PAIGE UNANGST | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $115,861 | $20,819 |
| TIM DOBYNS | COMM/ENG. DIR. | 10 | $0 | $111,756 | $14,875 |
| LORI WARNER | PHILANTHROPY DIR. | 20 | $0 | $109,818 | $3,854 |
| KEVIN PRICE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHALEK | SEC/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAUGHER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| D'NA WALELA CHASE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT CAMPBELL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE EDWARDS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HINATSU | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN KLINGER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA NELSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK RAY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GORMAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 16 | $0 | $164,631 | $26,130 |
| PAIGE UNANGST | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 20 | $0 | $112,581 | $19,771 |
| DAN BELL | LAND TRUST DIRECTO | 31 | $0 | $107,580 | $19,599 |
| RUDY SALAKORY | CONSERVATION DIREC | 5 | $0 | $112,335 | $14,303 |
| TIM DOBYNS | COMM & ENGAG DIREC | 10 | $0 | $106,149 | $14,118 |
| KEVIN PRICE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHALEK | SEC/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| D'NA WALELA CHASE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BAUGHER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT CAMPBELL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN KLINGER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA NELSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN HINATSU | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN GORMAN | Executive Dir. Officer | 16 | $0 | $129,814 | $23,712 |
| JOHN BAUGHER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MICHALEK | SEC/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| D'NA WALELA CHASE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN PRICE | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT CAMPBELL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN KLINGER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE EDWARDS | Trustee/Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK RAY | Trustee/Advisor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE READY | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 123 NE 3RD AVE STE 108, PORTLAND, OR 97232-2975
- In care of
- % KEVIN G GORMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KEVIN GORMAN, 123 NE 3rd Ave 108, Portland, OR 97232
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN GORMAN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (503) 241-3762
- Website
- WWW.GORGEFRIENDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERN & THOMPSON LLC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST WORKS TO PRESERVE SCENIC GORGE LANDSCAPES, SAFEGUARD SENSITIVE HABITATS, STEWARD VITAL GORGE LANDS, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- LAND TRUST - FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST WORKS TO PRESERVE SCENIC GORGE LANDSCAPES, SAFEGUARD SENSITIVE HABITATS, STEWARD VITAL GORGE LANDS, AND STRENGTHEN GORGE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.Expenses $1,372,227
- SHARE THE WONDER - SHARE THE WONDER IS A $6.6 MILLION CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THE COLUMBIA GORGE REMAINS A NATURAL WONDER. THE CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT IT AND INSPIRE YOUNGER GENERATIONS AND NEW LEADERS TO CARRY ON THIS CRITICAL WORK IN THE YEARS AND DECADES AHEAD. THE VISION OF THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS TO ACQUIRE NEW PROPERTIES, RESTORE CAPE HORN AND CATHERINE CREEK TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS SPACES FOR BOTH WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE, AND FORGE NEW TRAIL CONNECTIONS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND CONNECTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE GORGE.Expenses $867,981
- GORGE TOWN TO TRAILS - FRIENDS WORKS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC HIKING TRAILS AND STRENGTHEN GORGE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE CREATION OF A NEW 200-MILE LOOP TRAIL NETWORK THAT ENHANCES GORGE RECREATION AND LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $125,992
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2563880
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,326,833
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,316,627
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,316,627 | $2,543,167 | $18,326,833 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,220,691 | $2,083,806 | $19,262,003 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,429,824 | $1,573,615 | $13,382,027 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,193,377 | $1,370,889 | $13,447,636 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-2563880).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST is 56-2563880.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST 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 FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST 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 FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST 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 FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KEVIN GORMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,316,627, expenses of $2,543,167 and total assets of $18,326,833 at year end.
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