Nonprofit · EIN 85-2607807
BRAIDED SEEDS
Tax-exempt · TUKWILA, WA 98138
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $312,734 | $306,805 | $5,929 | $81,098 | $0 | $81,098 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $244,133 | $234,211 | $9,922 | $75,169 | $0 | $75,169 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $301,103
- of which government grants
- $151,295
- Program service revenue
- $9,972
- Investment income
- $1,659
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,350
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $173,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $439
- Accounting fees
- $1,285
- Travel
- $6,349
- Program services (functional)
- $208,033
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,169
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,098
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,098
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $81,098
- Gross receipts
- $312,734
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Shoecraft | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 25 | $49,744 |
| Erandy Bucio-Flores | Youth and Family Programs Coordinator Key employee | 20 | $27,268 |
| Chioma Uruakpa | Youth and Family Programs Coordinator Key employee | 20 | $25,008 |
| Maria Lazaro | Community Engagement Coordinator Key employee | 20 | $9,329 |
| Taylor Shoecraft | Board President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charissa Bass | Board Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Ames | Board Treasurer Former | 1 | $0 |
| Terlona Knife | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Corina Rendon | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarijana Clark | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brianna Klein | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vincent Kwan | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Shoecraft | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 0 | $40,977 | $2,400 |
| Taylor Shoecraft | Board President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charissa Bass | Board Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Ames | Board Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jude Knife | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cori Rendon | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarijana Clark | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brianna Klein | Board Member at Large Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 58512, TUKWILA, WA 98138-1512
- In care of
- % ASHLEIGH SHOECRAFT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Ashleigh Shoecraft, 1617 E 32ND ST, TACOMA, WA 98404
- Signed the 990
- Ashleigh Shoecraft, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 355-0932
- Website
- www.braidedseeds.org
Mission
Braided Seeds provides BIPOC opportunities for rest restoration and reconnection to the land. Specific services include distributing free Discover Passes to the BIPOC community partnering with schools to integrate Black-centered environmentalism and nature connection activities into the curriculum sponsoring rest retreats for low-income Black Indigenous and Latine community members resourcing participants with gear leading hiking camping and outdoor trips for BIPOC predominantly Black youth and working with communities to find local ways to connect with the natural world.
Program accomplishments
- Braided Seeds distributed 615 passes to local and national public lands including Washington State Discover Passes and 101 America the Beautiful National Park Passes. These passes expanded equitable access to public lands. These passes enabled families and individuals to visit parks and natural areas across Washington State and beyond reducing financial barriers to outdoor recreation and environmental learning. Through this program access to outdoor spaces was expanded for approximately 2,339 community members statewide supporting environmental justice by increasing opportunities for historically underrepresented communities to connect with and steward public lands.Expenses $34,750
- Braided Seeds facilitated and participated in 12 community days and events designed to expand equitable access to outdoor spaces and environmental learning. Programs included a BIPOC Wilderness First Aid WFA course community sponsorship initiatives supporting more than 445 participants and an international Back to the Root learning exchange in Ghana that connected participants to land-based knowledge environmental stewardship practices and cultural heritage. Through our community gear library over 100 community members benefited from borrowing outdoor equipment to safely explore natural areas across Washington State. These efforts advance environmental justice by reducing financial and access barriers to outdoor recreation safety training and environmental engagement for historically underrepresented communities.Expenses $76,940 · revenue $672
- Braided Seeds provided youth-centered outdoor education programs that increase equitable access to nature environmental education and culturally grounded learning opportunities for youth in King County and Pierce County. Youth participated in activities such as snowshoeing horseback riding kayaking youth campouts youth farming experiences and other hands-on educational programs that build environmental knowledge and confidence in outdoor spaces. Through partnerships with local organizations Braided Seeds also facilitated ongoing environmental education enrichment and weekly youth reclamation trips. These programs support environmental justice by expanding access to outdoor learning for communities historically excluded from environmental spaces while fostering youth leadership environmental stewardship and meaningful connections to land and place.Expenses $96,343 · revenue $9,300
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2607807
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,098
- Income (IRS master file)
- $312,734
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $312,734 | $306,805 | $81,098 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $244,133 | $234,211 | $75,169 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $196,680 | $175,516 | $76,519 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 85-2607807).
Questions about BRAIDED SEEDS
- What is the EIN of BRAIDED SEEDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRAIDED SEEDS is 85-2607807.
- Is BRAIDED SEEDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BRAIDED SEEDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRAIDED SEEDS 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 BRAIDED SEEDS 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 BRAIDED SEEDS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRAIDED SEEDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ashleigh Shoecraft.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRAIDED SEEDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,744 (Ashleigh Shoecraft, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BRAIDED SEEDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $312,734, expenses of $306,805 and total assets of $81,098 at year end.
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