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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1475963

PNW NATIVE LAX

Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98406

Financials

$64K$7K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PNW NATIVE LAX by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$64,230$7,399$56,831$56,831$0$56,831
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,000
Program service revenue
$1,230
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$540
Travel
$2,443
Program services (functional)
$7,399

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$56,831
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$56,831
Gross receipts
$64,230
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2024
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS CASTLEBERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
RICK ROYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CARLY BLEMMELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
AARON WHITEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JD ELQUISTPRESIDENT
Officer
25$0
ANDREA BOULLEYVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
3$0
SHELLIANNE GITCHELSECRETARY
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3621 N 8TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98406-5417
In care of
% JD ELQUIST
Signed the 990
JD ELQUIST, PRESIDENT
Phone
(253) 625-8419
Return prepared by
Duality Accounting LLC

Mission

PNW NATIVE LAX PROVIDES NATIVE YOUTH AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ACCESS TO CREATORS GAME (LACROSSE) AS A PATHWAY TO CULTURAL CONNECTION, COMMUNITY BELONGING, AND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH FREE CLINICS, CAMPS, TRAVEL TEAMS, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING WHILE HONORING THE INDIGENOUS ORIGINS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PNW NATIVE LAX FIELDED AN ALL-NATIVE TRAVEL TEAM, PROVIDING INDIGENOUS YOUTH WITH A NO-FEE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE IN ORGANIZED LACROSSE ALONGSIDE OTHER NATIVE ATHLETES. THE TEAM PARTICIPATED IN A COMPETITIVE TOURNAMENT WHILE OPERATING WITHIN A CULTURALLY GROUNDED FRAMEWORK, DEMONSTRATING THE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITMENT TO MAKING COMPETITIVE LACROSSE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFIRMING FOR NATIVE YOUTH AT EVERY LEVEL OF PLAY
    Expenses $2,959
  • PNW NATIVE LAX LAUNCHED CREATORS COURT, A FREE BIWEEKLY COMMUNITY SERIES RUNNING FOR THREE MONTHS THAT PROVIDED CONSISTENT, CULTURALLY ROOTED SPACE FOR NATIVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO GATHER, PLAY LACROSSE, AND CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. THE SERIES ESTABLISHED A REPLICABLE GRASSROOTS MODEL FOR GROWING THE GAME THROUGH COMMUNITY BELONGING AND ACCESSIBLE COMPETITION, AND HAS BECOME A CORNERSTONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMMATIC STRATEGY.
    Expenses $2,590
  • PNW NATIVE LAX SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED THE NATIVE GIRLS PLAY LACROSSE CLINIC IN PORTLAND, OREGON, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE. THE FREE, CULTURALLY GROUNDED EVENT DREW MORE THAN 30 NATIVE GIRLS AND INCLUDED CULTURAL SHARING, LACROSSE INSTRUCTION, AND THE GIFTING OF A STICK AND BALL TO EVERY PARTICIPANT, DIRECTLY ELIMINATING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ENTRY AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO CREATORS GAME FOR INDIGENOUS GIRLS.
    Expenses $1,850

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1475963
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,831
Income (IRS master file)
$64,230

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$64,230$7,399$56,831IRS

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 33-1475963).

Questions about PNW NATIVE LAX

What is the EIN of PNW NATIVE LAX?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PNW NATIVE LAX is 33-1475963.
Is PNW NATIVE LAX tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to PNW NATIVE LAX tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PNW NATIVE LAX 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 PNW NATIVE LAX 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 PNW NATIVE LAX last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of PNW NATIVE LAX?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PNW NATIVE LAX have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $64,230, expenses of $7,399 and total assets of $56,831 at year end.

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