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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3389232

KULSHAN CARBON TRUST

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Financials

$134K$136K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KULSHAN CARBON TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$134,418$135,615-$1,197$23,462$35,239-$11,777
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$44,789
Program service revenue
$83,300
Investment income
$4,599
Net income from fundraising events
$1,730

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,655
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$114,018
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,012
Printing, publications and postage
$5,520
Other expenses
$8,065
Program services (functional)
$80,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,646
Total assets, end of year
$23,462
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,239
Net assets, end of year
-$11,777
Cash, savings and investments
$8,091
Gross receipts
$134,793

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gabe TravisProgram Director38$44,655
Howard SharfsteinCoFounder & President0$0
Steve HollenhorstCofounder and Vice President1$0
Sarah ParkerSecretary10$0
Martin MehalchinTreasurer1$0
Andrew SheltonBoard Member1$0
Erika McPheeShawBoard Member1$0
Stephanie CilinceonBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1515 LARRABEE AVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-7429
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1515 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Howard Sharfstein, 1515 Larrabee Avenue, Bellingham WA 98225
Signed the 990-EZ
Carrie Brausieck, Executive Director
Phone
(703) 407-8341

Mission

To enhance soil vitality and support thriving ecosystems by capturing, conserving, and stabilizing carbon through collaborative natural climate solutions that support northwest WA communities practicing regeneration.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Community Biochar Program involved with the restoration and integration of carbon retaining compost to local agricultural services. KCT issued its first verified carbon-removal credits for biochar produced through our community biochar program.
    Expenses $80,000 · grants $80,000

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for KULSHAN CARBON TRUST

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-3389232
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,462
Income (IRS master file)
$134,793

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$134,418$135,615$23,462IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Howard Sharfstein
December 31, 2023≤ $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 86-3389232).

Questions about KULSHAN CARBON TRUST

What is the EIN of KULSHAN CARBON TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KULSHAN CARBON TRUST is 86-3389232.
Is KULSHAN CARBON TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to KULSHAN CARBON TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KULSHAN CARBON TRUST 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 KULSHAN CARBON TRUST 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 KULSHAN CARBON TRUST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of KULSHAN CARBON TRUST?
The 990-N for 2023 names Howard Sharfstein.
Who are the officers and directors of KULSHAN CARBON TRUST?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,655 (Gabe Travis, Program Director).
How much revenue does KULSHAN CARBON TRUST have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $134,418, expenses of $135,615 and total assets of $23,462 at year end.

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