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Nonprofit · EIN 87-0724835

FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE

Tax-exempt · FERNDALE, WA 98248

Financials

$668K$649K2023$803K$780K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$802,862$780,398$22,464$564,023$2,998$561,025
December 31, 2023990$668,392$649,267$19,125$541,526$2,964$538,562
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$782,663
of which government grants
$584,033
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,087
Net income from fundraising events
$18,112
Other revenue
$18,112

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$69,275
Other salaries and wages
$295,198
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$441,078
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,500
Occupancy
$75,459
Program services (functional)
$627,972
Management and general (functional)
$152,426

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$541,526
Total assets, end of year
$564,023
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,998
Net assets, end of year
$561,025
Gross receipts
$811,227
Employees
29
Volunteers
141
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
SARA O'CONNORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$71,275
MELINDA HERRERAMEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
KOMALPREET BRARMEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
RIKKI LARSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
KARA SILSBEEPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
LEELA HOLLCROFTVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
HEATHER HINDSSECRETARY
Officer
4$0
BEN TWIGGTREASURER
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARA SILSBEEPRESIDENT
Officer
10$0
LEELA HOLLCROFTVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
6$0
HEATHER HINDSSECRETARY
Officer
6$0
KEN REHBERGERTREASURER
Officer
6$0
MELINDA HERRERAMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
TONI JEFFERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
KOMALPREET BRARMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
RIKKI LARSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5694 2ND AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248-8611
In care of
% SARA OCONNOR
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 2205, Ferndale WA 98248
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KARA SILSBEE, 5694 SECOND AVE, FERNDALE, WA 98248
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Terri Temple, 2131 Lummi Shore Road, Bellingham WA 98248
Signed the 990
SARA O'CONNOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(360) 380-2200
Return prepared by
SUSAN SKUGSTAD

Mission

Ferndale Community Services operates 7 programs serving Ferndale and N Whatcom County. Our mission, to understand and alleviate unmet needs by providing support and resources to create a thriving community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Community Resource Center provides direct services in the form of resource navigation, transportation assistance, hygiene supplies, computer access, and free clothing. In 2024, the Resource Center served 783 unique individuals with these needs.
    Expenses $221,330 · revenue $200
  • Bridge 2 Services connected unhoused individuals to needed resources to help them achieve self-identified goals. In 2024, we conducted over 96 outreach events and served 80 people in in-depth support, half of whom were youth.
    Expenses $193,212 · revenue $9,167
  • The Severe Weather Shelter is a collaboration with local churches to offer a safe and warm haven for individuals and families during severe weather, while facilitating access to essential local resources
    Expenses $43,415
  • The Severe Weather Shelter is a collaboration with local churches to offer
    Expenses $170,015

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
87-0724835
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$564,023
Income (IRS master file)
$811,227

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$802,862$780,398$564,023IRS
990December 2023$668,392$649,267$541,526XML
990December 2022$635,735$281,862$519,592IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Terri Temple
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Terri Temple
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 87-0724835).

Questions about FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE

What is the EIN of FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE is 87-0724835.
Is FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE 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 FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE 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 FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE 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 FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARA SILSBEE.
Who are the officers and directors of FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,275 (SARA O'CONNOR, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FERNDALE COMMUNITY SERVICE COOPERATIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $802,862, expenses of $780,398 and total assets of $564,023 at year end.

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