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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0072301

SALMON DEFENSE

Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98516

Financials

$276K$475K2023$590K$612K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SALMON DEFENSE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$589,822$611,788-$21,966$667,585$0$667,585
December 31, 2023990$275,565$474,973-$199,408$647,755$0$647,755
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$581,639
of which government grants
$239,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$20,557
Net income from fundraising events
-$12,374
Other revenue
-$12,374

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$74,456
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,456
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$376
Accounting fees
$9,600
Occupancy
$1,855
Travel
$14,707
Program services (functional)
$524,123
Management and general (functional)
$87,665

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$647,755
Total assets, end of year
$667,585
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$667,585
Publicly traded securities
$545,222
Net assets without donor restrictions
$667,585
Gross receipts
$626,556
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2003
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
PEGGAN FRANKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
35$74,456
NANCY SHIPPENTOWER-GAMESCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GLEN GOBINVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHAWN YANITYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB WHITENERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RON ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
FAWN SHARPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BONITA CLEVELANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PEGGAN FRANKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$68,690
NANCY SHIPPENTOWER-GAMESCHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GLEN GOBINVICE-CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHAWN YANITYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB WHITENERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RON ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
FAWN SHARPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BONITA CLEVELANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6700 MARTIN WAY E STE 114, OLYMPIA, WA 98516-5586
In care of
% JAMES R ANDERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PEGGAN FRANK, 6700 MARTIN WAY EAST 114, OLYMPIA, WA 98516
Signed the 990
PEGGAN FRANK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(360) 528-4308
Return prepared by
CLARK NUBER PS

Mission

PROTECT AND DEFEND PACIFIC NORTHWEST SALMON AND SALMON HABITAT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BILLY FRANK JR PACIFIC SALMON SUMMIT - HELD IN MARCH 2024, THE DAYLONG EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF SALMON ADVOCATES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO PROTECT SALMON FOR OUR COMMON FUTURE. THE SUMMIT'S AIM WAS TO INSPIRE, ENLIGHTEN, AND IGNITE THE SALMON RECOVERY COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESENTATIONS ABOUT TREATY RIGHTS, THE STATUS OF SALMON AND ITS HABITAT, AND CRITICAL POLICY ISSUES.
    Expenses $472,815
  • COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH - THIS INCLUDES ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL MEDIA, MARKETING, AND THE GRAPHIC DESIGN OF OUTREACH MATERIALS. THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC OUTREACH IS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLIGHT OF THE SALMON THROUGH INFORMATION AND EDUCATION. IN 2024, SALMON DEFENSE FUND RAISED FUNDS FOR A BILLY FRANK JR. STATUE IN THE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL STATUTORY HALL TO FURTHER INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS.
    Expenses $51,308

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
80-0072301
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$667,585
Income (IRS master file)
$626,556

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$589,822$611,788$667,585IRS
990December 2023$275,565$474,973$647,755XML
990December 2022$295,804$311,251$776,616IRS
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 80-0072301).

Questions about SALMON DEFENSE

What is the EIN of SALMON DEFENSE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SALMON DEFENSE is 80-0072301.
Is SALMON DEFENSE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to SALMON DEFENSE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SALMON DEFENSE 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 SALMON DEFENSE 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 SALMON DEFENSE 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 SALMON DEFENSE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PEGGAN FRANK.
Who are the officers and directors of SALMON DEFENSE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,456 (PEGGAN FRANK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SALMON DEFENSE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $589,822, expenses of $611,788 and total assets of $667,585 at year end.

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