The CREST
To improve ecosystems in the forest meadows and wetlands to maximize resiliency in a changing climate and to provide stewardship and support for the watershed and to provide high-quality affordable educational programming through education and restoration opportunities.
The CREST at a glance
In short: The CREST gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,369
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,369
- Median grant
- $30,369
- Total assets
- $499,126
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The CREST funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Understory Initiative ($30K).
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 $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Understory Initiative Medford, OR | Professional educational support for school field trips to Vesper Meadow and The Crest. | $30,369 |
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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 | $499,126 | $176,956 | $418,457 | $30,369 | 1 | $788 |
| 2024 | $763,228 | $360,557 | $393,227 | — | — | $5,197 |
| 2023 | $765,103 | $1,253,429 | $560,260 | — | — | $2,662 |
| 2022 | $77,448 | $774,278 | $864,994 | — | — | $49 |
| 2021 | $169,918 | $324,041 | $181,171 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,630 | $31,145 | $41,150 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $30,293 | $45,100 | $24,472 | — | — | — |
About The CREST
Based on IRS filings
The CREST is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ashland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $499K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $788.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The CREST is led by Paul Sheldon, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Sheldon
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $69K (2025)
Carrie Vath
Board Chair
Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Suzanne Willow
Board Member
Executive Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anna McCreedy
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jill Smedstad
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Reynolds
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Sarah Kreisman (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Chris Abbott-Stokes (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Stacy Scott (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Courtlandt Jennings (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lanita Witt (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Johnson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Janousek (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Hoyt (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eben Ostergaard (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Nancy Solano (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Nicole Ferer (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Samantha Wolniakowski (2019–2020) — Director
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 Paul Sheldon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The CREST
How much does The CREST give each year?
The CREST gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The CREST?
The CREST reported $499K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $177K.
What is The CREST?
The CREST is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ashland, OR. It holds $499K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The CREST operate?
The CREST has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The CREST's EIN?
The CREST's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2665900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
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