Nonprofit · EIN 26-3271411
THE SOMERO PROJECT
Tax-exempt · BLAINE, WA 98230
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $78,860 | $82,083 | -$3,223 | $25,026 | $0 | $25,026 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $83,826 | $68,827 | $14,999 | $28,249 | $0 | $28,249 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $63,253 | $59,920 | $3,333 | $11,784 | $0 | $11,784 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,803
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $57
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,142
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $850
- Printing, publications and postage
- $374
- Other expenses
- $5,717
- Program services (functional)
- $75,142
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,249
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,026
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,026
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,996
- Gross receipts
- $78,860
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Olson | President and Founder | 10 | $0 |
| Craig Conover | Secretary and Co-Founder | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrea Farred | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Olson | President and Founder | 10 | $0 |
| Craig Conover | Secretary and Co-Founder | 0.5 | $0 |
| Andrea Farred | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Olson | President and Founder | 10 | $0 |
| Craig Conover | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Hannah Sullivan | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Farred | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristen Greenacre | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sausha Knott | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7495 LEESIDE DR, BLAINE, WA 98230-9614
- In care of
- % BECKY CONOVER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 7495 Leeside Drive, Blaine WA 98230
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Rebecca Olson, 7495 Leeside Drive, Blaine WA 98230
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rebecca Olson, President and Founder
- Phone
- (360) 255-3704
- Website
- www.thesomeroproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Sun Mountain Consulting
Mission
Provide sustainable solutions to educate and empower youth to become strong community leaders.
Program accomplishments
- Sponsorship program: Through the financial support of a sponsor, a student between the ages 4 through 14 is able to attend primary school at no cost. Enrollment declined by 10 students during 2025 due to those students transitioning from primary school to high school. A total of 124 students were sponsored in 2024.Expenses $63,102 · grants $63,102
- Medical clinic: The Somero Project funded construction of a medical clinic in 2021, providing healthcare to the community - including students and teachers. The Somero Project helps support two staff members who provide medical care through the clinic - one full-time nurse and part-time medical assistant.Expenses $12,040 · grants $12,040
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3271411
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,026
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,860
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $78,860 | $82,083 | $25,026 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $83,826 | $68,827 | $28,249 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $63,253 | $59,920 | $11,784 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Rebecca Olson | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Rebecca Olson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3271411).
Questions about THE SOMERO PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE SOMERO PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SOMERO PROJECT is 26-3271411.
- Is THE SOMERO PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to THE SOMERO PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE SOMERO PROJECT 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 THE SOMERO PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE SOMERO PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE SOMERO PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Rebecca Olson.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE SOMERO PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE SOMERO PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $78,860, expenses of $82,083 and total assets of $25,026 at year end.
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