Nonprofit · EIN 23-7428279
HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, WA 98198
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,179,987 | $4,208,335 | $2,971,652 | $16,328,422 | $6,169,623 | $10,158,799 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,112,262 | $4,230,989 | -$118,727 | $13,875,981 | $7,298,163 | $6,577,818 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,809,616 | $4,077,641 | $731,975 | $14,979,362 | $8,944,939 | $6,034,423 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,138,722
- of which government grants
- $141,685
- Program service revenue
- $1,794,481
- Investment income
- $242,934
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$20,667
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,850
- Other revenue
- $3,850
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,489,833
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $361
- Accounting fees
- $32,500
- Occupancy
- $1,642,145
- Depreciation
- $143,292
- Program services (functional)
- $3,563,581
- Management and general (functional)
- $638,217
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,875,981
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,328,422
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,169,623
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,158,799
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $653,706
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,163,828
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,055,548
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,103,251
- Gross receipts
- $8,759,972
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH GERSTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $154,301 | $30,065 |
| KEVIN MORIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA SKLAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERISHA MILIKICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LANDGRAF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNESSA BEILIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY BOWMAN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE CAFFREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI CHUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOIRA FULTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY GAYDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN LAMBERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTA LYDIARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MOCKLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SAMPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA SHEFFEY-BOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARMILA SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONI SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH GERSTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $149,112 | $29,796 |
| KEVIN MORIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA SKLAR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERISHA MILIKICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LANDGRAF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNESSA BEILIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI CHUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOIRA FULTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY GAYDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MOCKLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SAMPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA SHEFFEY-BOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH GERSTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $0 | $144,221 | $27,883 |
| KEVIN MORIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA SKLAR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PERISHA MILIKICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN LANDGRAF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNESSA BEILIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRI CHUN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOIRA FULTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATSY GAYDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MOCKLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRYL ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA SAMPLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA SHEFFEY-BOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI SWENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SLATER | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 5/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 98000 MSC CV-3, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9800
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSH GERSTMAN, PO BOX 98000 M/S CV-3, DES MOINES, WA 981989800
- Signed the 990
- JOSH GERSTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 592-3774
- Return prepared by
- VINE DAHLEN PLLC
Mission
HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS THAT HELP PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AT HIGHLINE COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COLLEGE AND THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOPING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PROGRAMS, FACULTY AND CAPITAL PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION LLC PROVIDES HOUSING PRIMARILY TO DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE COLLEGE AND OFFICE SPACE TO THE COLLEGE.Expenses $2,046,195 · revenue $1,794,481
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT OF COLLEGE PROGRAMS. ANNUAL GRANTS ARE PROVIDED FOR FACULTY AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.Expenses $936,715 · grants $909,162
- THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 553 STUDENTS ATTENDING HIGHLINE COLLEGE.Expenses $580,671 · grants $580,671
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7428279
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B41I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,328,422
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,759,972
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,179,987 | $4,208,335 | $16,328,422 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,112,262 | $4,230,989 | $13,875,981 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,809,616 | $4,077,641 | $14,979,362 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,335,719 | $3,212,719 | $8,034,941 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7428279).
Questions about HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION is 23-7428279.
- Is HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOSH GERSTMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HIGHLINE COLLEGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,179,987, expenses of $4,208,335 and total assets of $16,328,422 at year end.
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