Lassen Association
“Support education and interpretation at Lassen Volcanic National Park.”
The work
What they do
Cooperating association for Lassen Volcanic National Park and Whiskeytown NRA. Operates bookstores and supports educational programs.
Every year they sign one sentence and file it with the federal government: “To assist and support Lassen Volcanic National Park's educational, interpretive and scientific programs, helping visitors better understand and connect to the volcanic wonderland found in northern California.”
Where the money went, FY2025
The work, and what it cost
Boots on the ground
$347KLassen Association supported the mission of Lassen Volcanic National Park by enhancing the visitor experience and fostering a deeper understanding of the park’s unique volcanic landscape.
Including $37,428 granted onward, most of it $12,542 to Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Read it as they filed it
Lassen Association supported the mission of Lassen Volcanic National Park by enhancing the visitor experience and fostering a deeper understanding of the park's unique volcanic landscape. Through its retail operations, membership program, and adoption programs, the organization provided vital support for the park's educational, interpretive, and scientific research programs.During periods of reduced National Park Service staffing resulting from government budget cuts, Lassen Association staff served as an important point of contact for visitors. Staff answered questions, provided current park information, offered trip-planning assistance, and connected visitors with available park resources, helping ensure a welcoming and informative experience despite limited government staffing.Through these combined efforts, Lassen Association helped visitors better understand and connect with the natural and cultural resources of this remarkable volcanic wonderland in Northern California while contributing to the preservation, stewardship, and long-term success of the park
IRS Form 990 Part III, fiscal year 2025, signed under penalty of perjury.
Follow the dollar
80 cents of every dollar goes to the work
That ratio is a good sign, not a scorecard. Plenty of great groups run leaner and lumpier. What matters is the extremes, and Lassen Association is nowhere near one.
$347,362 programs, $87,896 management, $0 fundraising. Form 990, FY2025.
The people
Who does the work
Honesty note: leadership comes from each year’s federal filing, so it can run a year behind. Orgs that claim their page can update it same-day. Work at Lassen Association? Claim this page.
Those 9 volunteers are people who decided this ground was theirs to defend. If Lassen Association is fighting for your place too, the matchmaker will find your way in.
Make it 10The filings
14 years of filings
14 years of filings
Total revenue by fiscal year, as filed. Point at the line for any year.
| Year | Revenue |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $102,719 |
| 2012 | $129,833 |
| 2013 | $113,442 |
| 2014 | $110,277 |
| 2015 | $148,632 |
| 2016 | $162,543 |
| 2017 | $182,013 |
| 2018 | $719,728 |
| 2019 | $220,404 |
| 2020 | $193,387 |
| 2021 | $242,532 |
| 2022 | $314,925 |
| 2023 | $330,391 |
| 2025 | $556,965 |
From $103K in 2011 to $557K in FY25, across 14 public filings. The 2018 peak of $720K reads like one-time gifts, so trust the line, not the peak.
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Ways in
How to help
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87 years on the ground, 9 volunteers, 80 cents of every dollar on the line. That is who is holding it. There is room for one more.