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Nonprofit · EIN 46-1774882

RECREATION NORTHWEST

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Financials

$116K$295K2023$90K$325K2024$56K$298K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RECREATION NORTHWEST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$55,551$297,847-$242,296$312,140$0$312,140
December 31, 2024990$89,781$325,335-$235,554$554,436$0$554,436
December 31, 2023990$115,696$295,405-$179,709$789,990$0$789,990
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$39,528
Investment income
$16,023
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$207,467
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$235,714
Professional fundraising fees
$23,343
Accounting fees
$1,969
Occupancy
$17,946
Travel
$79
Program services (functional)
$151,704
Management and general (functional)
$69,777
Fundraising (functional)
$76,366

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$554,436
Total assets, end of year
$312,140
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$312,140
Net assets without donor restrictions
$312,140
Gross receipts
$55,551
Employees
3
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2013
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
GWEN FLUHRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
WOODS STONECYPHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
6$0
TODD ELSWORTHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
6$0
ARTHUR SHERWOODVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
6$0
AL RAGANTREASURER
Officer
6$0
CAROL DELLECKERSECRETARY
Officer
6$0
RICK MEADEDIRECTOR
Former
2$0
ALEXIS GOVANDIRECTOR
Former
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GWEN FLUHRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
RICK MEADEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
WOODS STONECYPHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
ALEXIS GOVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
8$0
JASMINE GOODNOWPRESIDENT
Officer
8$0
ARTHUR SHERWOODVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
8$0
AL RAGANTREASURER
Officer
8$0
CAROL DELLECKERSECRETARY
Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROL DELLECKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GWEN FLUHRSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMINE GOODNOWVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTI KUCERAPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JACK PFLUEGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AL RAGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ARTHUR SHERWOODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
114 W MAGNOLIA ST STE 420, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4394
In care of
% TODD ELSWORTH
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TODD ELSWORTH, PO BOX 3174, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
Signed the 990
TODD ELSWORTH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(360) 739-8458
Return prepared by
Avlon Finance Inc PS

Mission

WE TEACH THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE, PROMOTE OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND STEWARD THE PLACES WHERE WE PLAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION: PARKSCRIPTIONS IS AN EVOLVING MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF TIME IN NATURE TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, ENCOURAGE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT WITHIN COMMUNITY SPACES, AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
    Expenses $79,954 · revenue $23,442
  • TRAILS STEWARDSHIP: RECREATION NORTHWEST IS DEDICATED TO WORKING ON OUR REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORKS WITH OUR JURISDICTIONAL PARTNERS. HOSTED THE FIRST WHATCOM REGIONAL TRAILS SUMMIT TO BRING JURISDICTION AND AGENCY LANDOWNERS TOGETHER TO BEGIN THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TOWARDS COMPLETION OF THE COAST MILLENNIUM TRAIL AND BAY TO BAKER TRAIL.
    Expenses $44,409 · revenue $16,051
  • OUTDOOR RECREATION ADVOCACY: EDUCATION FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN RECREATION PROCESS PLANNING AND ENGAGED IN OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE IMPACTS OF THE OUTDOOR RECREATION SECTOR.
    Expenses $27,341 · revenue $35

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, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for RECREATION NORTHWEST

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-1774882
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$312,140
Income (IRS master file)
$55,551

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$55,551$297,847$312,140XML
990December 2024$89,781$325,335$554,436XML
990December 2023$115,696$295,405$789,990XML
990December 2022$839,918$305,005$969,731IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 46-1774882).

Questions about RECREATION NORTHWEST

What is the EIN of RECREATION NORTHWEST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RECREATION NORTHWEST is 46-1774882.
Is RECREATION NORTHWEST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to RECREATION NORTHWEST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RECREATION NORTHWEST 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 RECREATION NORTHWEST 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 RECREATION NORTHWEST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RECREATION NORTHWEST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TODD ELSWORTH.
Who are the officers and directors of RECREATION NORTHWEST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does RECREATION NORTHWEST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,551, expenses of $297,847 and total assets of $312,140 at year end.

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