2025-10-30T15:22:18-05:00 2024-12-31 200461947 CYNTHIA HARELSON CPA PC BOX 1537 GRANTS PASS OR 97528 990 2024-01-01 936041252 Josephine County Educational Fund Inc dba Redwood Foundation for Education JOSE 5414762196 PO Box 1598 Grants Pass OR 975280076 Sean Ward Treasurer & Director 5414767218 2025-10-27 1 1 Cynthia Harelson P00732523 5414799775 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sean Ward 1507 RJ Drive Grants Pass OR 97526 3798418 0 X redwoodforeducation.org X 1984 OR Create a legacy of educational philanthropy in Southern Oregon. Provide grants and scholarships to students, schools and youth serving organizations. 12 10 3 550 228687 0 1824500 1487399 174952 228666 525109 683537 21219 21 2545780 2399623 831656 1099458 0 0 127091 151341 0 0 28769 321724 397528 1280471 1648327 1265309 751296 9996501 12300698 252771 1530685 9743730 10770013 X Redwood Foundation for Education works with individuals, families, organizations and businesses to build a better future for Southern Oregon students, schools and community. The foundation administers charitable funds, providing grants and scholarships to students, schools and community-based organizations. 0 0 1447660 921387 228666 The foundation administers charitable funds and issues grants/scholarships from those funds for educational and charitable purposes, primarily in Southern Oregon. Scholarships for tuition, and grants for supplies and/or books awarded to more than 500 local students annually. 21806 178071 Support for current and former students of local high schools through a drug-free and alcohol-free graduation celebration, and class reunions. Support for the community at large and grants supporting local organizations and schools. 1469466 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OR X X Company 5414762196 789 NE 7th St Grants Pass OR 97526 Bill Flaming Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Bretl Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Aguilera Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Constance Palaia-Marr President 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Holly Preslar Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jack Davis Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Esmay Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Judith Drummond Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Quin Collins Pehrson Executive Director 40.00 X X 100444 0 14335 Sean Ward Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Drummond Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Tripp Androy Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Jim Polk Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 100444 0 14335 1 0 0 0 0 324775 1162624 1487399 Administrative fees 561000 212244 212244 Fees for Service 561000 16422 16422 228666 294707 294707 1787625 1398795 388830 388830 388830 SAIF dividend 561000 21 21 21 2399623 0 228687 683537 X 178071 178071 921387 921387 114779 86084 14347 14348 26728 20046 3341 3341 9834 7376 1229 1229 350 350 21129 21129 96751 96751 210508 205586 4533 389 24733 18550 3092 3091 5335 4001 667 667 5278 2640 2638 1497 749 374 374 214 107 54 53 2212 2212 Project expenditures 21806 21806 Other expenses 2745 456 228 2061 Subscriptions and dues 2313 1157 578 578 Recognition 1450 1450 1207 1207 1648327 1469466 150092 28769 79711 136333 327079 310643 40684 25160 142 13717 1100 214 0 886 9548885 11813959 9996501 12300698 202 1891 252569 1528794 252771 1530685 X 100522 112395 9643208 10657618 9743730 10770013 9996501 12300698 X 751296 222228 52759 X 0 0 0 X 1355532 688680 1078303 650874 1487399 5260788 1355532 688680 1078303 650874 1487399 5260788 36882 5223906 135456 140125 149281 190486 294708 910056 4184 22531 6704 13550 0 46969 7669 21 7690 6225503 0.83910 0.82740 X Schedule A, Part VI, List of Unusual Grants: Description: Bequest Date: 11/07/23 Amount: 1118774. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 252569 1283178 10000 1525747 9895777 1482383 905744 1099459 322019 204808 10657618 7499951 1824500 1532459 799209 161924 9895777 3459014 5967244 -1565298 361009 7499951 2970685 233021 362423 107115 3459014 2341686 271113 440557 82671 2970685 0.20804 0.26843 0.52353 1 0 1100 214 886 886 Managed funds 1525747 Payroll liabilities 3047 1528794 Part IV, Line 1b: The organization holds and invests funds for 3 organizations. Part V, Line 4: Investment returns on endowment funds used to fund program expenditures including scholarships and grants to local individuals and organizations. 1 Academic Masters 725 NE Dean Dr Grants Pass OR 97526 421595372 501(C)(3) 24000 0 Operations Siskiyou Community Health 1701 NW Hawthorne Ave Grants Pass OR 97526 930628804 501(C)(3) 20000 0 Program Grants Pass School District #7 939 SE 8th St Grants Pass OR 97526 936000542 Public School 50000 0 Operations Family Nuturing Center 212 North Oakdale Medford OR 97501 161726574 501(C)(3) 20000 0 Program Sugarloaf Community Association PO Box 440 Williams OR 97544 931266381 501(C)(3) 10000 0 Operations Illinois Valley Family Coalition 535 E River Street Cave Junction OR 97523 931136024 501(C)(3) 10000 0 Program Healthy U PO Box 1491 Cave Junction OR 97523 364714437 501(C)(3) 12500 0 Operations Southern Oregon ESD 101 N Grape St Medford OR 97501 936008718 Governmental Org 20000 0 Program 6 2 Scholarships are generally paid directly to the school, otherwise a receipt for books or tuition is required prior to disbursement. 885749 Books and supplies purchased for students 28424 Support for students through Oregon IDA program 7214 Part I, Line 2: The Josephine County Educational Fund, Inc. works very closely with the local school districts and requires written request for disbursement of funds indicating the amount and purpose, as well as proof of enrollment for scholarship disbursement. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Thomas Drummond and Judith Drummond, both are directors and have a familial relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 reviewed in complete detail by finance committee prior to filing. Public inspection document reviewed by full board at next regular meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Organization requires board members to review and sign conflict of interest policy statement annually. Board members facing a conflict of interest position on a particular issue before the board are required to recuse themselves from voting from that issue. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The finance committee conducts an annual performance review of the executive director and makes a recommendation of the compensation using data on comparable compensation to the board of directors. The board of directors reviews and approves or denies the compensation arrangement. All deliberations and decisions regarding the compensation arrangement are recorded and retained. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Financial statements and policies are made available to the public on request at organization's physical address, on the organization website, and through guidestar.org. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Payroll processing/benefits management: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4,144. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,144. Website and graphic design services: Program service expenses 778. Management and general expenses 389. Fundraising expenses 389. Total expenses 1,556. Administrative fees: Program service expenses 204,808. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 204,808. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Prior year scholarships returned 52,759.