Nonprofit · EIN 92-2694655
THISTLE & NEST
Tax-exempt · BEND, OR 97703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $12,873,196 | $7,943,170 | $4,930,026 | $62,247,664 | $53,727,428 | $8,520,236 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,452,911 | $6,848,738 | $3,604,173 | $37,049,760 | $33,459,550 | $3,590,210 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $35,010 | $48,973 | -$13,963 | $12,250,081 | $12,264,044 | -$13,963 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $126,760
- of which government grants
- $124,236
- Program service revenue
- $12,738,381
- Investment income
- $8,055
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,005
- Accounting fees
- $5,433
- Travel
- $6,681
- Program services (functional)
- $7,847,048
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,122
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,049,760
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,247,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,727,428
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,520,236
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,078,272
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,520,236
- Gross receipts
- $12,873,196
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2023
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY KINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ZOE PLUMMER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY STEELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY KINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ZOE PLUMMER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY STEELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY KINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ZOE PLUMMER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHELBY STEELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY WARREN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 250 NW FRANKLIN AVE, BEND, OR 97703-2814
- In care of
- % AMY WARREN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMY WARREN, 580 NE CRAVEN RD, BEND, OR 97702
- Signed the 990
- AMY WARREN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (541) 330-8758
- Website
- THISTLEANDNEST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
THISTLE & NEST'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO THE LOCAL WORKFORCE WHICH FOSTERS A STABLE HOUSING ENVIRONMENT AND CREATES THE ABILITY TO BUILD EQUITY THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN CENTRAL OREGON. THE ORGANIZATION USES THE LAND TRUST MODEL. ANNUALLY THERE IS LAND LEASE REVENUE AND RELATED EXPENSES TO MAINTAIN THE LAND. IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OPERATION, UNITS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM GAIN HOME OWNERSHIP.Expenses $7,847,048 · revenue $12,738,381
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 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
- 92-2694655
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,247,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,873,196
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $12,873,196 | $7,943,170 | $62,247,664 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $10,452,911 | $6,848,738 | $37,049,760 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $35,010 | $48,973 | $12,250,081 | XML |
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 92-2694655).
Questions about THISTLE & NEST
- What is the EIN of THISTLE & NEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THISTLE & NEST is 92-2694655.
- Is THISTLE & NEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to THISTLE & NEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THISTLE & NEST 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 THISTLE & NEST 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 THISTLE & NEST 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 THISTLE & NEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMY WARREN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THISTLE & NEST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THISTLE & NEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,873,196, expenses of $7,943,170 and total assets of $62,247,664 at year end.
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