Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation

Ferndale, CA
Tax-exempt since Jan. 1976
EIN: 94-2271250

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$1.18M (2024)

Expenses

$1.07M (2024)

Total Assets

$14.3M (2024)

Total Liabilities

$65.2k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2024

Revenue

$1,183,193

Expenses

$1,072,134

Net Income

$111,059

Net Assets

$14,255,794

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$16,000	1.4%
Interest Revenue	$75,982	6.4%
Dividends	$384,864	32.5%
Sales of Assets	$706,199	59.7%
Other Income	$148	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$820,550	76.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$49,688	4.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,320,967
Total Liabilities	$65,173
Net Assets	$14,255,794

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$46,088	$0
Susan Diehl Mc Carthy (Secretary)	$2,100	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$1,500	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (President)	$0	$0
Jay Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Aste (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Aug. 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Revenue

$992,586

Expenses

$1,041,583

Net Income

-$48,997

Net Assets

$14,119,397

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$70,837	7.1%
Dividends	$368,216	37.1%
Sales of Assets	$538,748	54.3%
Other Income	$14,785	1.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$843,781	81.0%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	4.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,138,860
Total Liabilities	$19,463
Net Assets	$14,119,397

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (President)	$0	$0
Jay Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Aste (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Feb. 27, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Revenue

$1,755,489

Expenses

$988,642

Net Income

$766,847

Net Assets

$14,168,394

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$471	0.0%
Interest Revenue	$59,263	3.4%
Dividends	$361,249	20.6%
Sales of Assets	$1,272,165	72.5%
Other Income	$62,341	3.6%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$1,491,606	> 100%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$14,173,955
Total Liabilities	$5,561
Net Assets	$14,168,394

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on March 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Revenue

$1,897,848

Expenses

$832,696

Net Income

$1,065,152

Net Assets

$13,401,547

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$89,744	4.7%
Dividends	$351,534	18.5%
Sales of Assets	$1,456,366	76.7%
Other Income	$204	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$780,741	93.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	5.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$13,479,329
Total Liabilities	$77,782
Net Assets	$13,401,547

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Feb. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Revenue

$673,410

Expenses

$991,995

Net Income

-$318,585

Net Assets

$12,336,424

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$116,478	17.3%
Dividends	$363,580	54.0%
Sales of Assets	$189,851	28.2%
Other Income	$3,501	0.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$834,384	84.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,386,136
Total Liabilities	$49,712
Net Assets	$12,336,424

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Jan. 28, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Revenue

$723,939

Expenses

$924,904

Net Income

-$200,965

Net Assets

$12,655,010

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$114,552	15.8%
Dividends	$358,491	49.5%
Sales of Assets	$244,518	33.8%
Other Income	$6,378	0.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$781,267	84.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,695,472
Total Liabilities	$40,462
Net Assets	$12,655,010

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$0	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Feb. 10, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Revenue

$1,257,767

Expenses

$900,136

Net Income

$357,631

Net Assets

$12,855,976

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$120,924	9.6%
Dividends	$323,022	25.7%
Sales of Assets	$800,469	63.6%
Other Income	$13,352	1.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$730,047	81.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	5.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,906,035
Total Liabilities	$50,059
Net Assets	$12,855,976

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Feb. 8, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Revenue

$845,473

Expenses

$842,725

Net Income

$2,748

Net Assets

$12,498,346

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$147,253	17.4%
Dividends	$326,443	38.6%
Sales of Assets	$350,720	41.5%
Other Income	$21,057	2.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$690,028	81.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,840	5.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,537,446
Total Liabilities	$39,100
Net Assets	$12,498,346

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,240	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Alan Jorgensen (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Dennis Regli (Director)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Jan. 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Revenue

$769,647

Expenses

$889,409

Net Income

-$119,762

Net Assets

$12,495,599

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$10,710	1.4%
Interest Revenue	$148,873	19.3%
Dividends	$362,318	47.1%
Sales of Assets	$247,723	32.2%
Other Income	$23	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$746,654	83.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$48,755	5.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,522,147
Total Liabilities	$26,548
Net Assets	$12,495,599

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$45,155	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Charles Lakin (Director)	$0	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$0	$0
Tom Renner (Vice Preside)	$0	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$0	$0
Charles Lawrence (President)	$0	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Jan. 20, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Revenue

$1,639,030

Expenses

$1,108,927

Net Income

$530,103

Net Assets

$12,616,950

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$300,000	18.3%
Interest Revenue	$65	0.0%
Dividends	$485,681	29.6%
Sales of Assets	$788,235	48.1%
Other Income	$65,049	4.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$980,708	88.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$54,856	4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,633,505
Total Liabilities	$16,555
Net Assets	$12,616,950

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$46,756	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Charles Lakin (Director)	$750	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$750	$0
Tom Renner (Director)	$750	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$750	$0
Charles Lawrence (Director)	$750	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$750	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Jan. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Revenue

$2,093,721

Expenses

$970,637

Net Income

$1,123,084

Net Assets

$12,086,845

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$890,352	42.5%
Interest Revenue	$20	0.0%
Dividends	$470,250	22.5%
Sales of Assets	$716,421	34.2%
Other Income	$16,678	0.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$817,341	84.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$62,979	6.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,129,328
Total Liabilities	$42,483
Net Assets	$12,086,845

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Donald Hindley (Manager)	$48,579	$0
Betty Diehl (Secretary)	$3,600	$0
Charles Lakin (Director)	$1,800	$0
Jack Smith (Director)	$1,800	$0
Tom Renner (Director)	$1,800	$0
Jack Russ (Director)	$1,800	$0
Charles Lawrence (Director)	$1,800	$0
James Morrison (Director)	$1,800	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Jan. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Revenue

$1,380,415

Expenses

$970,984

Net Income

$409,431

Net Assets

$10,963,759

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$210,000	15.2%
Interest Revenue	$177,334	12.8%
Dividends	$289,035	20.9%
Sales of Assets	$680,114	49.3%
Other Income	$23,932	1.7%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$845,526	87.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$61,585	6.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,485,448
Total Liabilities	$521,689
Net Assets	$10,963,759

990-PF

Filed on April 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Revenue

$639,881

Expenses

$2,637,813

Net Income

-$1,997,932

Net Assets

$10,554,326

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$241,501	37.7%
Dividends	$249,115	38.9%
Sales of Assets	$88,311	13.8%
Other Income	$27,654	4.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$2,496,352	94.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$60,220	2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,252,384
Total Liabilities	$698,058
Net Assets	$10,554,326

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Revenue

$692,988

Expenses

$995,881

Net Income

-$302,893

Net Assets

$12,520,819

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$302,299	43.6%
Dividends	$234,831	33.9%
Sales of Assets	$102,518	14.8%
Other Income	$5,640	0.8%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$852,350	85.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$58,891	5.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,522,667
Total Liabilities	$1,848
Net Assets	$12,520,819

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Bertha Russ Lytel Foundation

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Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $1.18M (2024)

Expenses $1.07M (2024)

Total Assets $14.3M (2024)

Total Liabilities $65.2k (2024)

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Revenue

$1.18M (2024)

Expenses

$1.07M (2024)

Total Assets

$14.3M (2024)

Total Liabilities

$65.2k (2024)

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