Nonprofit · EIN 81-4019611
CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $711,721 | $611,991 | $99,730 | $1,676,658 | $12,739 | $1,663,919 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $465,672 | $636,095 | -$170,423 | $1,623,115 | $19,840 | $1,603,275 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $515,094 | $738,015 | -$222,921 | $1,934,097 | $56,808 | $1,877,289 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $338,477
- of which government grants
- $327,727
- Program service revenue
- $247,703
- Investment income
- $125,443
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $102,202
- Other revenue
- $98
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,198
- Other salaries and wages
- $189,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $259,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,931
- Occupancy
- $3,494
- Depreciation
- $147
- Program services (functional)
- $571,107
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,884
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,623,115
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,676,658
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,739
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,663,919
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,930
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,202,665
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,663,919
- Gross receipts
- $1,653,330
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kartman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $21,076 |
| Martha Gillham | Governor Trustee or director | 5 | $12,715 |
| Jon Ransom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $88 |
| Ken Bachenberg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Lombard | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Stern | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kartman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $44,332 |
| Jon Ransom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $31,033 |
| Ken Bachenberg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Stern | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Lombard | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ransom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $46,585 |
| Adam Kartman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $40,915 |
| Ken Bachenberg | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Stern | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Lombard | Governor Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 E CHESTNUT ST STE 3A, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5241
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Adam Kartman, 800 E Chestnut Street 3A, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- Adam Kartman, President
- Phone
- (360) 927-1502
- Return prepared by
- WERSEN NONPROFIT CPAS LLC
Mission
The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes in order to address substance use disorders. In particular, opiate use disorder and epidemic and the lack of medical treatment options for patients in our region.
Program accomplishments
- Cascade Medical Advantage (CMA) provides medication-assisted treatment for people substance use disorder, primarily alcohol and opiate use disorder by specifically prescribing different medications based on the patients' needs and condition that help stabilize them and remain in recovery. This decreases mortality by 50%.Treatment is provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and chemical dependency counselors and mental health counselors. When needed patients are referred to Detox (withdrawal management) centers or residential inpatient treatment facilities. We also assist patients bridge care from the regional hospitals to medication and outpatient treatment. Strengths:-CMA offers low barrier care (accepts essentially all insurances/uninsured; no penalty for missing appointments or relapsing; UDS is non-punitive; telemedicine is available).-CMA currently has on-site stock of Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB - Sublocade, Brixadi) through a WA Health Care Authority grant utilizing Opioid big Pharma Lawsuit settlement funds, which assists patients getting onto long-acting treatment and overdose prevention. This decreases mortality by 50%.-We partner with the Whatcom County Health Department, and many local service agencies that provide outreach to homeless, SUD counseling, and housing. -Our Nurse Care Manager directly assists pregnant and parenting individuals access recovery. She teaches at our local hospital and around the community.-CMA has created a Community Resources for Substance Use Disorder Treatment guide which was distributed throughout the community and posted publicly on our website. -Our Perinatal Nurse Care Manager, Natalie Andrews, works in the community supporting pregnant and parenting people with opioid use disorder. She connects people to resources, including MOUD, OB care, inpatient and outpatient treatment, sober housing, and other support programs and helps them navigate complex care systems. She rounds on patients in the childbirth center of the local hospital, acting as an advocate for vulnerable families as well as a resource for the care team (physicians, nurses, and social workers). As part of her role, Natalie provides education on topics such as overdose response, stigma, trauma-informed care, and MOUD. Audiences include hospital nursing staff, community organizations, SUD providers, and college students. Natalie also participates in various committees including the PeaceHealth systemwide Perinatal SUD Workgroup, the Whatcom County Multi-Agency Coordination group to address the opioid crisis in our community, the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center's Eat, Sleep, Console committee, and the Whatcom County Perinatal Mental Health Taskforce.Expenses $571,107 · grants $13,198 · revenue $247,703
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4019611
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,676,658
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,653,330
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $711,721 | $611,991 | $1,676,658 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $465,672 | $636,095 | $1,623,115 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $515,094 | $738,015 | $1,934,097 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,136,290 | $907,233 | $2,063,541 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-4019611).
Questions about CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE
- What is the EIN of CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE is 81-4019611.
- Is CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE 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 CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Adam Kartman.
- Who are the officers and directors of CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,076 (Adam Kartman, President).
- How much revenue does CASCADE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $711,721, expenses of $611,991 and total assets of $1,676,658 at year end.
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