Lassen Association
The Lassen Association promotes the discovery of Lassen Volcanic National Park, enriches the experience of visitors, and supports the preservation and protection of the park for future generations
Lassen Association at a glance
In short: Lassen Association gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,428
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $37,428
- Median grant
- $37,428
- Total assets
- $1,395,811
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lassen Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lassen Volcanic National Park ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lassen Volcanic National Park Mineral, CA | Educational/Ops Support | $37,428 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,395,811 | $556,965 | $435,258 | $37,428 | 1 | $11,314 |
| 2024 | $1,155,074 | $411,711 | $353,419 | — | — | $84,375 |
| 2023 | $1,002,019 | $330,391 | $332,772 | — | — | $10,323 |
| 2022 | $915,649 | $314,925 | $350,543 | — | — | $8,134 |
| 2021 | $1,087,001 | $242,532 | $243,078 | — | — | $7,095 |
| 2020 | $931,942 | $193,387 | $197,391 | — | — | $14,802 |
| 2019 | $908,621 | $220,404 | $181,712 | — | — | $11,409 |
About Lassen Association
Based on IRS filings
Lassen Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mineral, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lassen Association is led by Melanie Allen, Executive Director on filings since 2019; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Allen
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$48K (2019) → $69K (2025)
Sharon Gies
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Carbonell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Hooper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vikki Bettman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Salcedo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Starkweather
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Bergin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Wadlington
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Hicks
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Pam Begrin (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Kelly (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Harold Lucas (2019) — Director
- Former: Marilynn Gittings (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $69K, to Melanie Allen (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Lassen Association
How much does Lassen Association give each year?
Lassen Association gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lassen Association?
Lassen Association reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $557K.
What is Lassen Association?
Lassen Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Mineral, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lassen Association operate?
Lassen Association has awarded grants in California.
What is Lassen Association's EIN?
Lassen Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1664764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 26, 2026)
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