Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc
The organization's objectives are to provide seminars, information, programs and functions to educate and display the history and founding of the logging and construction industries.
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,823
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,608
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $735,866
- +28.8% 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 Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shasta College ($15K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $45K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shasta College Redding, CA | — | $15,000 |
| Forestry Institue for Teachers Murphys, CA | — | $15,000 |
| Forest Educators Inc Shingle Springs, CA | — | $7,823 |
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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 | $735,866 | $477,639 | $313,201 | $37,823 | 3 | $27,339 |
| 2024 | $571,428 | $315,794 | $330,570 | $39,000 | 3 | $10,362 |
| 2023 | $586,204 | $423,731 | $300,706 | $37,500 | 3 | $300 |
| 2022 | $463,179 | $596,125 | $227,724 | $37,500 | 3 | $139 |
| 2021 | $94,778 | $226,255 | $350,787 | $45,000 | 4 | — |
About Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Redding, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $736K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc is led by Steve Wiard, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Wiard
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bryan Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Delbert Gannon
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jerry Evans
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ted James
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zane Peterson
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Don Beaty
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathie Muse
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christy Speaker
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Natalie Peterson (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Perea (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Monte Adams (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc
How much does Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc give each year?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,608, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc give grants?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
How large is Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc reported $736K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $478K.
What is Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Redding, CA. It holds $736K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc's EIN?
Sierra-Cascade Education & Resource Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4982199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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