Nonprofit · EIN 47-4133204
BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $58,851 | $58,499 | $352 | $15,490 | $0 | $15,490 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,332 | $59,486 | $9,846 | $15,138 | $0 | $15,138 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $72,742 | $78,893 | -$6,151 | $5,292 | $0 | $5,292 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,764
- Program service revenue
- $57,087
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $19,970
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,104
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,220
- Occupancy
- $13,427
- Printing, publications and postage
- $119
- Other expenses
- $20,629
- Program services (functional)
- $23,196
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,138
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,490
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,490
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,490
- Gross receipts
- $58,851
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Benson | Executive Directo | 13 | $19,970 |
| Alison Jensen | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Penuelas | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Margo Heffron | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Burrows | Board of Directors President | 2 | $0 |
| John Stockman | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Jesse Sturgis | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Devlin Sweeney | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Benson | Executive Directo | 13.5 | $19,462 |
| Alison Jensen | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Kent Chasson | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Margo Heffron | Board of Directors | 2 | $0 |
| Colleen Burrows | Board of Directors President | 2 | $0 |
| John Stockman | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Jesse Sturgis | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Benson | Executive Directo | 13 | $23,323 |
| Alison Jensen | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Kent Chasson | Board of Directors | 1 | $0 |
| Margo Heffron | Board of Directors | 1.5 | $0 |
| Colleen Burrows | Board of Directors President | 2.3 | $0 |
| John Stockman | Board of Directors | 1.3 | $0 |
| Jesse Sturgis | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3751 BEAZER RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-8886
- In care of
- % JOHN STOCKMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2614 Kulshan, Bellingham WA 98225
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Colleen Burrows, 2614 Kulshan, Bellingham WA 98225
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Patricia Benson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (360) 661-3026
- Website
- bellinghamyouthultimate.org
Mission
Our charity fosters amateur sports competition.
Program accomplishments
- Bellingham Indoor Goaltimate Tournament Participants: 32 The Bellingham Indoor Goaltimate Tournament provides a unique indoor format of Ultimate that challenges players' agility and strategic thinking. With 32 participants, this event strengthens our local Ultimate community and supports the mission by fostering teamwork, conflict resolution, and accountability. The funds raised contribute to youth scholarships, helping us provide access to our programs for more kids, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the values of sportsmanship and personal growth.Expenses $501
- Gnarly Gnines, with 129 participants, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor event promoting competition, endurance and camaraderie. This tournament showcases Ultimate's unique self-officiation system, encouraging players to work through disagreements on the field, sharpening conflict resolution skills. Through this event, we not only promote the sport of Ultimate but also raise funds to support scholarships for our youth programs, ensuring that financial barriers don't prevent participation.Expenses $3,858
- The Female-Matching Player Clinics create an inclusive and supportive space for 50 players to build confidence, improve their skills, and learn the rules of Ultimate. These clinics promote gender equity in sports, empowering participants to take leadership roles on the field and within their teams. By developing both individual abilities and a sense of community, these clinics help align with our mission to inspire players to grow not just as athletes but as exceptional individuals.
- Youth Spring Enrichment Program Participants: 32 Designed for youth aged 8-18, this after-school program introduces kids to Ultimate Frisbee in a fun and engaging environment. With a focus on learning the basics of the sport, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, the program encourages kids to stay active, build friendships, and become responsible team players. It directly supports our mission by fostering sportsmanship and personal development through spirited competition.Expenses $1,451
- Our Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camp brings together 32 kids for five days of games, skill-building, and fun. With coaches guiding participants at all levels, this camp builds a strong foundation for community, teamwork, and problem-solving. By creating a memorable experience, it nurtures a passion for the sport and helps fulfill our mission of inspiring youth to be exceptional human beings through the values of Ultimate.Expenses $698
- Fall Teen Club: With 16 middle schoolers participating, this club teaches the fundamentals of Ultimate while fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork. It offers a great introduction to the sport and builds a solid foundation for personal growth, aligning perfectly with our mission to inspire the next generation through active engagement and community building.
- Spring Teen Club The Spring Middle School Club offers a dynamic environment for 29 teens to develop their Ultimate Frisbee skills while learning about leadership, problem-solving, and self-officiation. This program provides a space for teens to be active, build community, and learn vital life skills, promoting the core values of our organization.
- Spawnfest Tournament As our largest event with 438 participants, Spawnfest serves as our premier fundraiser and competitive showcase. It not only promotes Ultimate at a higher level but also connects players from outside our local community. The funds raised help provide scholarships for youth programs, making Ultimate accessible to all. The tournament's focus on self-refereeing and fair play embodies the sport's core principles, supporting our mission of developing well-rounded, responsible individuals.Expenses $12,431
- The Fall Adult League provides a structured yet casual environment for adults to engage in Ultimate Frisbee, encouraging fitness, fun, and community. Players sharpen their skills while practicing the self-officiating nature of the sport, which promotes conflict resolution and sportsmanship. The league also offers adults a chance to connect with others, fostering a sense of belonging and contributing to your mission of building exceptional humans through Ultimate.Expenses $2,360
- Youth Fall Enrichment Program Participants: 22 Designed for youth aged 8-18, this after-school program introduces kids to Ultimate Frisbee in a fun and engaging environment. With a focus on learning the basics of the sport, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, the program encourages kids to stay active, build friendships, and become responsible team players. It directly supports our mission by fostering sportsmanship and personal development through spirited competition.
- In the Spring Adult League, participants of all skill levels come together to play Ultimate in a welcoming, team-oriented environment. This league focuses on improving individual and team dynamics while fostering accountability and self-discipline through the unique, player-governed rules of the sport. By emphasizing sportsmanship and community building, the league helps participants grow both as players and individuals, supporting your mission of personal development through Ultimate Frisbee.Expenses $1,897
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
- 47-4133204
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,490
- Income (IRS master file)
- $58,851
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $58,851 | $58,499 | $15,490 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,332 | $59,486 | $15,138 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $72,742 | $78,893 | $5,292 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Colleen Burrows | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: john stockman | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Christopher Penuelas | 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 47-4133204).
Questions about BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE
- What is the EIN of BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE is 47-4133204.
- Is BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE 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 BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE 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 BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE 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 BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Colleen Burrows.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,970 (Patricia Benson, Executive Directo).
- How much revenue does BELLINGHAM YOUTH ULTIMATE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $58,851, expenses of $58,499 and total assets of $15,490 at year end.
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