Coldstream Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
(a) To acquire, support, restore, enhance, protect and maintain open space, scenic lands, viewsheds, species habitat, creeks, ponds, recreational and historic lands within or around Coldstream development, Coldstream watershed, and the Donner Creek watershed;(b) To enhance and promote greater awareness of the interpretive, conservation, educational and historical values of the Coldstream watershed, including the erection and maintenance of related signage, trails, transit opportunities, monumentation, and other related improvements within or around the Coldstream development, Coldstream watershed, and the Donner Creek watershed;(c) to promote and sponsor art and cultural events, including public art and programming within the communities located within and around the Coldstream and Donner Creek watersheds;(d) to provide educational opportunities to local schools with respect to the rich pioneer history and cultural resources of the Coldstream and Donner Creek watersheds;(e) to support
- Income
- $30,507
- Spending
- $20,050
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $20,000 spent. general support of the Coldstream development, Coldstream watershed and Donner Creek watershed
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on August 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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