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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1627446

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · GIRDWOOD, AK 99587

Financials

$98K$92K2023$115K$117K2024$153K$112K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$152,743$111,703$41,040$94,111$1,224$92,887
December 31, 2024990-EZ$115,380$116,661-$1,281$52,801$954$51,847
December 31, 2023990-EZ$98,381$92,191$6,190$54,240$1,111$53,129
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$153,219
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$470
Net income from sales of inventory
-$947

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,870
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$73,580
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,523
Occupancy
$423
Printing, publications and postage
$384
Other expenses
$26,793
Program services (functional)
$21,947

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,801
Total assets, end of year
$94,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,224
Net assets, end of year
$92,887
Cash, savings and investments
$92,261
Gross receipts
$154,582

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLA HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI40$67,870
PAUL TWARDOCKDIRECTOR1$0
PETER DENMARKDIRECTOR1$0
VICTOR SHENDIRECTOR1$0
LEIGH LUBINDIRECTOR1$0
DOUG PENNDIRECTOR1$0
ALEXANDRA VON WICHMANVICE CHAIR2$0
KELLY BENDERDIRECTOR1$0
REBECCA RUMLEYCO-SECRETARY2$0
ALLISON CARLSECRETARY3$0
EMMA KRAMERCHAIR & TREA5$0
WILLIAM MELTONDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLA HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI40$63,915
PAUL TWARDOCKDIRECTOR1$0
MICHELLE GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR1$0
PETER DENMARKDIRECTOR1$0
VICTOR SHENDIRECTOR1$0
LEIGH LUBINDIRECTOR1$0
DOUG PENNDIRECTOR1$0
ALEXANDRA VON WICHMANVICE PRESIDE2$0
KELLY BENDERDIRECTOR1$0
REBECCA RUMLEYDIRECTOR1$0
ALLISON CARLASSISTANT SE3$0
WILLOW HETRICKSECRETARY3$0
EMMA KRAMERTREASURER2$0
WILLIAM MELTONPRESIDENT3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLA HUGHESEXECUTIVE DI40$62,400
PAUL TWARDOCKDIRECTOR2$0
MICHELLE GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR1$0
PETE DENMARKDIRECTOR1$0
VICTOR SHENDIRECTOR1$0
VICTORIA VANDERSOMMENDIRECTOR1$0
DOUG PENNDIRECTOR1$0
ALEX VON WICHMANDIRECTOR1$0
KELLY BENDERDIRECTOR1$0
JOHNATHON BRANDTTREASURER2$0
ALLISON CARLSECRETARY3$0
WILLOW HETRICKSECRETARY3$0
EMMA KRAMERVICE CHAIR2$0
WILLIAM MELTONCHAIR3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1853, GIRDWOOD, AK 99587-1853
In care of
% PWSSF
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 1853, Girdwood AK 99587
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Paul Twardock, PO Box 1853, Girdwood AK 99587
Signed the 990-EZ
CHARLA HUGHES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(907) 441-1477
Return prepared by
THOMAS & THOMAS LLC

Mission

THE PWS STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE WILDERNESS CHARACTER OF WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS THAT SERVE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND'S ECOSYSTEM, FISH, WILDLIFE, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND NATURAL HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
    Expenses $8,950
  • MARINE DEBRIS PROJECTS: ONGOING PROJECTS TO CLEAN UP AND TRACK MARINE DEBRIS IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND.
    Expenses $5,635
  • TRAIL & CAMPING AREA WORK: ONGOING TRAIL WORK AND CAMPING SITE RESTORATION OF HOBO BAY, BLACKSTONE BAY, SHRODE LAKE TRAIL AND CABIN, AND DERICKSON SPIT.
    Expenses $2,895
  • OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY POTATO GARDEN IN GIRDWOOD, THE WHITTIER SLUG OUT, BLUE MUSSELS TESTING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE WHITTIER TOURISM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
    Expenses $4,467

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
83-1627446
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,111
Income (IRS master file)
$154,582

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$152,743$111,703$94,111IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$115,380$116,661$52,801XML
990-EZDecember 2023$98,381$92,191$54,240XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Paul Twardock
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Heather Thamm
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Heather Thamm
December 31, 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 83-1627446).

Questions about PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION is 83-1627446.
Is PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION 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 PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Paul Twardock.
Who are the officers and directors of PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,870 (CHARLA HUGHES, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,743, expenses of $111,703 and total assets of $94,111 at year end.

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