FRIENDS OF SILVER FALLS STATE PARK

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

PHYLLIS BOND

Phone

5038738735

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF SILVER FALLS STATE PARK, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $665K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $263K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

FRIENDS OF SILVER FALLS MISSION IS TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO PARK VISITORS, TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND ENHANCE THE HISTORICAL, NATURAL, AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE PARK, AND TO ASSIST WITH PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NATURE OF SILVER FALLS STATE PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $171,944 Revenue: $605,392

SOUTH FALLS NATURE STORE & ANNUAL PARKING PASSES: THE STORE SERVES AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR 1.5 MILLION DAY-USE VISITORS EACH YEAR, OFFERING AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND A CHANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS AND GUESTS TO ENGAGE AND LEARN ABOUT THE PARK. IT GENERATES FINANCIAL SUPPORT THROUGH THE SALE OF EDUCATIONAL MERCHANDISE THAT FOLLOWS OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION GUIDELINES AND SUPPORTS THE FRIENDS OF SILVER FALLS MISSION. IN ADDITION, 1,516 PARKING PASSES WERE SOLD AT THE NATURE STORE IN 2025 CONTRIBUTING OVER $49K TO PARKS.

Program 2

Expenses: $88,577 Revenue: $3,648

PARK INTERPRETER, CAMPGROUND, JR. RANGER, GUIDED HIKES, FIELD TRIPS, DISCOVERY TABLES, AND SEASONAL FESTIVALS: THE PARK INTERPRETER SUPPORTS THE OREGON PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS AT SILVER FALLS. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE LEADING CAMPGROUND AND JR. RANGER PROGRAMS, GUIDED HIKES, FIELD TRIPS, DISCOVERY TABLES, AND HISTORIC TOURS. INTERPRETIVE FESTIVALS EDUCATE THOUSANDS OF VISITORS ABOUT THE ECOLOGY OF SILVER FALLS, OFFERING FREE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GUIDED HIKES, A NATIVE PLANT SALE, PLANT DISPLAYS, PROPAGATION CLASSES, TELESCOPES, AND NATURE CRAFTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $30,956

GRANTS AWARDED: THE GRANTS AWARDED TO SILVER FALLS STATE PARK AIM TO ENHANCE VISITOR EDUCATION INITIATIVES, IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO INTERPRETIVE FACILITIES, AND PRESERVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES. THIS...

GRANTS AWARDED: THE GRANTS AWARDED TO SILVER FALLS STATE PARK AIM TO ENHANCE VISITOR EDUCATION INITIATIVES, IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO INTERPRETIVE FACILITIES, AND PRESERVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES. THIS YEAR'S PROJECTS INCLUDED FUNDING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ENTRANCE MONUMENTS,

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,896

Program Service Revenue $61,745

Investment Income $21,225

Other Revenue $547,295

TOTAL REVENUE $665,161

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,231

Salaries & Benefits $250,738

Fundraising Expenses $10,167

Program Expenses $299,728

Other Expenses $119,680

TOTAL EXPENSES $402,649

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$665,161	$625,053	+0.1%
Expenses	$402,649	$383,893	+0.0%
Net Income	$262,512	$241,160	+0.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$93,585

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANN KITCHEL	BOARD PRESIDENT (BEG. 12/17/25)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE NIEMEYER	BOARD PRESIDENT (THRU 12/16/25)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON BARROWS	BOARD SECRETARY (BEG. 03/18/25)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSSI DAVIDSON	BOARD TREASURER (THRU 08/19/25)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PHYLLIS BOND	BOARD TREASURER (BEG. 08/20/25)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDI DESANTIS	SECRETARY (THRU 3/18/25) & MEMBER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDY JONES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATTI LINDQUIST	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/10/25)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EARL MCCOLLUM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN RANSOM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHELSEA SIMS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$93,585	$0	$93,585

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$665,161	$402,649	$1,261,421	$262,512
2024	$625,053	$383,893	$995,516	$241,160
2023	$517,510	$242,286	$768,995	$275,224
2022	$372,520	$189,275	$586,681	$183,245
2021	$194,991	$157,073	$404,711	$37,918
2019	$188,219	$131,399	$413,053	$56,820
2018	$163,297	$106,703	$354,197	$56,594