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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3767595

BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BELLEVUE, WA 98009

Financials

$169K$202K2023$916K$930K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$915,627$930,332-$14,705$115,320$93,027$22,293
December 31, 2023990$168,547$202,136-$33,589$73,544$36,546$36,998
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$913,993
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,634
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$806,691
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,588
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,176
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$925
Travel
$2,915
Program services (functional)
$871,861
Management and general (functional)
$16,625
Fundraising (functional)
$41,846

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$73,544
Total assets, end of year
$115,320
Total liabilities, end of year
$93,027
Net assets, end of year
$22,293
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,290
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,003
Gross receipts
$915,627
Employees
1
Volunteers
25
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura MathersPresident and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$86,588
Mike SoteloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Matthew S WieseSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John CoeuilleVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Merideth TallVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Nam NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura MathersPresident and CEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
55$118,772
Mike SoteloTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Matthew S WieseSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
John CoeuilleVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Merideth TallVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kristen HowardDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Nam NguyenDirector
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 844, BELLEVUE, WA 98009-0844
In care of
% CARE OF BELLEVUE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
P O Box 844, Bellevue WA 98009
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Laura Mathers, P O Box 844, Bellevue, WA 980090844
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Laura Mathers, PO BOX 844, BELLEVUE WA 98009
Signed the 990
Laura Mathers, President and CEO
Phone
(206) 660-7174

Mission

To support Bellevue's firefighters and paramedics in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing equipment, training, and other programs beyond city resources.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Fund projects that provided Bellevue Fire Department with equipment to improve public safety and firefighter safety. Includes funding for the wildfire brush truck and a new water rescue program and equipment.
    Expenses $843,068 · grants $794,191
  • Funded projects that strengthened the Bellevue Fire Department's community partnerships and outreach to diverse audiences. Provided DoorDash Community Credits to the CARES team to assist individuals and families in crisis with food, groceries, prescriptions, diapers, and other essential needs. Supported community events that educated residents on fire prevention and emergency response to protect lives and property.
    Expenses $28,793 · grants $10,000

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
85-3767595
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$115,320
Income (IRS master file)
$915,627

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$915,627$930,332$115,320IRS
990December 2023$168,547$202,136$73,544XML
990December 2022$434,917$374,109$114,550IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Laura Mathers
December 31, 2021≤ $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 85-3767595).

Questions about BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION is 85-3767595.
Is BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELLEVUE FIRE 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 BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION 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 BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION 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 BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Laura Mathers.
Who are the officers and directors of BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,588 (Laura Mathers, President and CEO).
How much revenue does BELLEVUE FIRE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $915,627, expenses of $930,332 and total assets of $115,320 at year end.

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