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Nonprofit · EIN 75-3041952

SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Financials

$3.7M$3.1M2023$3.1M$3.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,115,288$3,341,982-$226,694$2,745,789$330,776$2,415,013
December 31, 2023990$3,656,621$3,127,853$528,768$2,818,487$176,780$2,641,707
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,167,428
of which government grants
$765,671
Membership dues
$139,341
Program service revenue
$732,167
Investment income
$37,158
Net rental income
$17,113
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,075
Net income from sales of inventory
$158,925
Other revenue
$178,535

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$134,535
Other salaries and wages
$2,010,633
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,189,309
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,079
Accounting fees
$10,715
Occupancy
$75,317
Travel
$41,918
Depreciation
$110,267
Program services (functional)
$2,940,497
Management and general (functional)
$298,694
Fundraising (functional)
$102,791

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,818,487
Total assets, end of year
$2,745,789
Total liabilities, end of year
$330,776
Net assets, end of year
$2,415,013
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,269,502
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,399,107
Net assets with donor restrictions
$15,906
Gross receipts
$3,259,737
Employees
47
Volunteers
144
Year formed
2002
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEREK LONGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Highest-paid employee
45$134,535
DAVE BROGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE ASHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
COLLEEN MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELIZABETH STOCKTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HOLLIE HUTHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY LEHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GARRY PRIAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CLAIRE BOGLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN RUSKVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
CAMERON MILLERSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
BRUCE TABBPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEREK LONGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Highest-paid employee
45$114,642
ROSE LATHROPINTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
20$102,963
BRIAN RUSKVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
2$100
ELIZABETH STOCKTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
COLLEEN MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NIKKI QUINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HOLLIE HUTHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE BROGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE ASHTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE BROGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RACHEL VASAKTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
SARAH HUTTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CAMERON MILLERSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
CLAIRE CUMMINGSPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1701 ELLIS ST STE 221, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4651
In care of
% BRUCE TABB
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEREK LONG, 1701 ELLIS STREET Ste 221, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Signed the 990
BRUCE TABB, PRESIDENT
Phone
(360) 647-7093
Return prepared by
Avlon Finance Inc PS

Mission

WE CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE CLOUD MOUNTAIN FARM CENTER WORKS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW AND EXISTING FARMERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TROUGH WORKSHOPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. CLOUD MOUNTAIN SERVES AS A FOOD HUB BY BRINGING TOGETHER FARMERS TO BUILD PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, CONDUCTS REACHES FOCUSING ON PLANTS BEST ADAPTED TO THE PNW, AND DISSEMINATES THE INFORMATION TO REGIONAL FARMERS.
    Expenses $1,114,428 · revenue $23,693
  • THE FOOD & FARMING PROGRAM IS CREATING A VIBRANT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMERS, CONNECTING FOOD BUYERS TO LOCAL FARMS AND ARTISANS, AND ENCOURAGING OUR COMMUNITY TO ALWAYS EAT LOCAL FIRST. BY MARKETING LOCAL FOOD-PRODUCING BUSINESSES TO THE PUBLIC, WE ARE STRENGTHENING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY, HELPING LOWER OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (CLIMATE FOOTPRINT OF NON-LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD), AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $630,978 · revenue $112,327
  • THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY & GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT USE OF CLEAN, RENEWABLE, AND SECURE ENERGY. WE PROVIDE EACH PARTICIPATING BUSINESS WITH VETTED INFORMATION, A FULL ENERGY ASSESSMENT, A CUSTOMIZED ENERGY ACTION PLAN DETAILING COST-EFFECTIVE MEASURES, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY AND TAX REBATES, RELIABLE CONTRACTORS, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE TO HELP THEM SAVE ENERGY AND CUT COSTS WITH CUTTING-EDGE UPGRADES AND THE LATEST INCENTIVES.
    Expenses $395,169 · revenue $102,404
  • TOWARD ZERO WASTE (INCLUDING THE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM) PROGRAM HELPS BUSINESSES REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WASTE THEY PRODUCE AND THE AMOUNT OF WASTE THEY DIVERT FROM LANDFILL BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION TO BUSINESSES, CREATING IMPACTFUL PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS, AND WORKING WITH KEY COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. OUR FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM INTEGRATES AN INNOVATIVE FOOD AID MODEL INTO OUR LONG-STANDING TOWARD ZERO WASTE PROGRAM TO HELP FEED COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HUNGER.
    Expenses $367,494 · revenue $275,215
  • THE HOUSING & SMART GROWTH PROGRAM IS THE BACKBONE AGENCY FOR THE WHATCOM HOUSING ALLIANCE. THIS PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES SEVERAL EFFORTS TOWARD AFFORDABLE AND SMART-GROWTH HOUSING, INCLUDING MEMBER COLLABORATION TO BUILD AN AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY, EQUITABLE, THRIVING, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $289,342 · revenue $324,931
  • THE THINK LOCAL FIRST PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESSES BY PROMOTING THEM TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH COLLECTIVE MARKETING AND SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PROGRAM EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY IN THE ROLE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND STRENGTHENING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY.
    Expenses $143,086 · revenue $36,520

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-3041952
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
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,745,789
Income (IRS master file)
$3,259,737

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,115,288$3,341,982$2,745,789XML
990December 2023$3,656,621$3,127,853$2,818,487XML
990December 2022$2,735,914$2,462,481$2,254,574IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 75-3041952).

Questions about SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS

What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS is 75-3041952.
Is SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS 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 SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEREK LONG.
Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,535 (DEREK LONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,115,288, expenses of $3,341,982 and total assets of $2,745,789 at year end.

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