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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0225116

TROUT UNLIMITED

Also known as WASHINGTON COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, WA 98006

Financials

$124K$147K2023$138K$160K2024$155K$129K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TROUT UNLIMITED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990-EZ$155,280$129,423$25,857$192,106–$192,106
March 31, 2025990-EZ$137,894$159,649-$21,755$166,249–$166,249
March 31, 2024990-EZ$123,906$147,077-$23,171$188,004–$188,004
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$143,836
Investment income
$3,556
Other revenue
$7,888

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$17,108
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$56,272
Occupancy
$18,553
Other expenses
$37,490
Program services (functional)
$120,647

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$166,249
Total assets, end of year
$192,106
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$192,106
Cash, savings and investments
$192,106
Gross receipts
$155,280

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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia HesselgesserCHAIR14.4$0
Scott GoddardTreas/Sec6.4$0
Chris TaylorSECRETARY0.7$0
Dean CampbellVice Chair/Trea6.4$0
Penny MabieChair14.4$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia HesselgesserCHAIR14.4$0
Scott GoddardTREASURER6.4$0
Chris TaylorSECRETARY0.7$0
Dean CampbellVice Chair6.4$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Patricia HesselgesserCHAIR14.4$0
Scott GoddardTREASURER6.4$0
Chris TaylorSECRETARY0.7$0
Dean CampbellVice Chair6.4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12819 SE 38TH ST 462, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-1326
In care of
% PATRICK PRICHARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
3103 191st st SE, Bothell WA 98012
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Jeff Moore, 3103 191st st SE, Bothell WA 98012
Signed the 990-EZ
Dean Campbell, Vice Chair/Trea
Phone
(651) 233-8089
Return prepared by
Petersen CPAs & Advisors PLLC

Mission

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: AS PART OF TROUT UNLIMITED, THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL SHARES THE MISSION TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND RESTORE NORTH AMERICA'S COLDWATER FISHERIES AND THEIR WATERSHEDS. THE WASHINGTON COUNCIL WORKS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO HELP FULFILL THIS MISSION.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Conservation Science and Monitoring:1. SUPPORT PROGRAM EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY, LOCATE, AND ASSESS FISH MIGRATION BARRIERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (WDFW), THE TULALIP TRIBES, AND OTHER PARTNERS2. CONDUCT SPAWNING SURVEYS OF STEELHEAD AND COHO SALMON ON THE WHITE SALMON RIVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WDFW3. DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING MEANS TO PREVENT THE HIGHLY TOXIC TIRE CHEMICAL 6PPD-Q FROM ENTERING SALMONID SPAWNING STREAMSTHESE ARE STATEWIDE CONSERVATION BENEFITS
    Expenses $53,545
  • Advocacy: ADVOCATING FOR FISH AND FISHABLE WATERS THROUGH ADVOCACY BY PRIMARILY APPRISING MEMBERSHIP AND LEGISLATORS OF ISSUES FACING COLD WATER FISHERIES CONSERVATION. THIS IS A STATEWIDE CONSERVATION BENEFIT.
    Expenses $26,651
  • Member Growth & Engagement:PROVIDING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO WASHINGTON STATE TU CHAPTERS THROUGH MEMBER GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT WITH DIRECT SPENDING TO REACH AND INFORM MEMBERS AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS.
    Expenses $6,933
  • OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF YOUTH EDUCATION.
    Expenses $33,518

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0225116
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$192,106
Income (IRS master file)
$155,280

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$155,280$129,423$192,106XML
990-EZMarch 2025$137,894$159,649$166,249XML
990-EZMarch 2024$123,906$147,077$188,004XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Jeff Moore
September 30, 2015≤ $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 51-0225116).

Questions about TROUT UNLIMITED

What is the EIN of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TROUT UNLIMITED is 51-0225116.
Is TROUT UNLIMITED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Which annual return does TROUT UNLIMITED 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 TROUT UNLIMITED due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TROUT UNLIMITED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who is the principal officer of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The 990-N for 2014 names Jeff Moore.
Who are the officers and directors of TROUT UNLIMITED?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TROUT UNLIMITED have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $155,280, expenses of $129,423 and total assets of $192,106 at year end.

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