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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1313312

BARNACLES AND BEES

Tax-exempt · BREMERTON, WA 98337

Financials

$162K$140K2022$233K$206K2023$182K$188K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BARNACLES AND BEES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$181,733$187,753-$6,020$77,374$16,129$61,245
June 30, 2024990$232,671$206,376$26,295$79,993$12,728$67,265
June 30, 2023990-EZ$161,717$140,212$21,505$47,905$6,935$40,970
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$598
Program service revenue
$181,129
Investment income
$6
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,784
Other salaries and wages
$107,573
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$161,827
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,320
Occupancy
$3,246
Program services (functional)
$128,419
Management and general (functional)
$59,332
Fundraising (functional)
$2

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$79,993
Total assets, end of year
$77,374
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,129
Net assets, end of year
$61,245
Net assets without donor restrictions
$61,245
Gross receipts
$181,733
Employees
12
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2018
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CELESTA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$38,084
CURTIS LUDWIGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
4$0
ARLA S BULLDIRECTOR SECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
REANNE ROSSIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WHITNEY MCDANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHARLENE DURHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CELESTA SMITHEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$40,784
KRYSTAL MEINERSDIRECTOR CO-FOUNDER
Officer
1$168
NANCY MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
WHITNEY MCDANIELDIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
REANNE ROSSIDIRECTOR
Officer
1$0
CURITS LUDWIGPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
ARLA S BULLDIRECTOR
Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chelsea KastelnikProgram Director20$26,726
Curtis LudwigPresident4$0
Krystal MeinersPast President1$0
Gina HughesTreasurer1$0
Arla Shephard BullDirector2$0
Reanne RossiDirector1$0
Nancy MartinezDirector1$0
Whitney McDanielDirector1$0
Ana Maria GarnierDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
258 4TH ST, BREMERTON, WA 98337-1813
In care of
% CURTIS LUDWIG
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
258 4th St, Bremerton WA 98337
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CELESTA SMITH, 258 4TH ST, BREMERTON, WA 98337
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Krystal Meiners, 127 Arvon Ave, Bremerton WA 98312
Signed the 990
CURTIS LUDWIG, PRESIDENT
Phone
(206) 371-3511
Return prepared by
CLARKE WHITNEY CPA GROUP LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS A RICH CONNECTION WITH NATURE, INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AND CREATIVITY, AND LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURIOUS LEADERS, CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER AND THE PLANET THAT WE SHARE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS: TWO CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AT ILLAHEE STATE PARK IN BREMERTON, WA. ONE CLASS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 AT BELFAIR STATE PARK IN BELFAIR, WA. GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAMS: ONE CLASS FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-10 AT ILLAHEE STATE PARK IN BREMERTON, WA.
    Expenses $111,929
  • FAMILY NATURE PLAY CLASSES: NINE FREE CLASSES WERE HELD DURING SUMMER, FALL, AND SPRING AT VARIOUS PARKS THROUGHOUT KITSAP AND NORTH MASON COUNTIES. THESE CLASSES WERE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5 AND THEIR FAMILIES, FOCUSING ON EMERGENT OUTDOOR LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, SONGS, HIKES, AND SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION.
    Expenses $9,189
  • AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: A ONE DAY PER WEEK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN LOCATED AT ARMIN JAHR ELEMENTARY IN BREMERTON, WA. CAREGIVER & CHILD PROGRAM: A ONE DAY PER WEEK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS EXPLORING PARKS THROUGHOUT THE BREMERTON, WA AREA.
    Expenses $7,301

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1313312
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$77,374
Income (IRS master file)
$181,733

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$181,733$187,753$77,374IRS
990June 2024$232,671$206,376$79,993XML
990-EZJune 2023$161,717$140,212$47,905XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Krystal Meiners
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Krystal Meiners
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Cyrielle Willa
June 30, 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 83-1313312).

Questions about BARNACLES AND BEES

What is the EIN of BARNACLES AND BEES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BARNACLES AND BEES is 83-1313312.
Is BARNACLES AND BEES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BARNACLES AND BEES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BARNACLES AND BEES 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 BARNACLES AND BEES 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 BARNACLES AND BEES 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 BARNACLES AND BEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CELESTA SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of BARNACLES AND BEES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,084 (CELESTA SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BARNACLES AND BEES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $181,733, expenses of $187,753 and total assets of $77,374 at year end.

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