Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $395K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $318K.
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,465,862
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $452,316
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $394,748
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $410,237
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,465,862 | $452,316 | $410,237 | $394,748 | $318,100 |
| 2023 | $5,432,716 | $644,237 | $405,166 | $375,553 | $535,442 |
| 2022 | $5,187,805 | $408,858 | $404,784 | $387,829 | $318,437 |
| 2021 | $5,198,525 | $615,396 | $529,230 | — | $248,223 |
| 2020 | $5,156,397 | $447,623 | $384,838 | — | $275,435 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary is led by Denise Scarff, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Scarff
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Wanda Hubal
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Oscar Gilcrease
Founder
Director → Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristina Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Bill Townsend
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Chris Smith
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Marion Brady (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Shaley Degiorgio (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Broadus (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Amanda Christian (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Dan Wonders (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Tollefson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sandra Salinas (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Taylor Parker (2020–2021) — Corr. Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary
How large is Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary?
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $452K.
What is Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary's EIN?
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0263602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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