Nonprofit · EIN 87-2767781
188 FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NEWCASTLE, WA 98059
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,484 | $67,659 | $825 | $9,896 | $0 | $9,896 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $329,445 | $329,884 | -$439 | $15,384 | $0 | $15,384 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $1,904 | $87,702 | -$85,798 | $15,823 | – | $15,823 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,299
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $185
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $66,835
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $635
- Other expenses
- $189
- Program services (functional)
- $66,835
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,896
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,896
- Cash, savings and investments
- $9,896
- Gross receipts
- $68,484
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HOFFNER | CO FOUNDER/COO UNTIL OCTOBER 2025 | 2 | $0 |
| RODERICK JONES | EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BAKER | CEO | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HOFFNER | CO FOUNDER/COO Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RODERICK JONES | CO FOUNDER/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BAKER | CO FOUNDER/VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Hoffner | Trustee | 6.73 | $0 |
| Jeff Baker | Trustee | 0.48 | $0 |
| Roderick Jones | Trustee | 0.96 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE PMB 389, NEWCASTLE, WA 98059-3136
- In care of
- % JIM JOHNSTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 6947 COAL CREEK PARKWAY SE, NEWCASTLE WA 98059
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Jim Johnston, 6947 COAL CREEK PKWY SE, NEWCASTLE WA 98059
- Signed the 990-EZ
- RODERICK JONES, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (512) 695-3628
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
THE 188 FOUNDATION IS A DIRECT PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE FORMED BY OUR GENEROUS DONORS, CONCENTRICS ELITE NETWORK AN INNATE CAPABILITY, AND OUR CAREFULLY CURATED PARTNERS. THE FOUNDATION SITS WITHIN A UNIQUE TRIFURCATION OF CAPABILITY, ACCESS, AND NEED. DUE TO OUR UNIQUE POSITION, WE BELIEVE ITS OUR MORAL RESPONSIBILITY AND HONOR TO ASSIST THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. RESCUING JUST ONE PERSON CREATES PERPETUAL RIPPLES, AFFECTING MANY. WE INHERENTLY KNOW THAT EFFORT WILL ALWAYS BE WORTH IT. WHEN OUR DONORS COMMIT TO SUPPORTING 188, THEIR DONATION IS DIRECTLY TIED TO A MISSION. WITHIN DAYS, WE CAN PROVIDE FACES OF THOSE RESCUED BY OUR DONORS FUNDS. WE USE LESS THAN 1 OF OUR DONATIONS ON OVERHEAD. WHEN DONATIONS EXCEED RESCUE OPERATIONS, WE IDENTIFY PIVOTAL PARTNERS AND ENABLE THEIR OPERATIONS THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT. WE UNDERSTAND OUR CAPABILITY IS A VERY SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE PART OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF AND ARE CAREFUL TO CONSIDER, SUPPORT, AND RESPECT WHAT COMES BEFORE AND AFTER OUR EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT GAZA FAMILIES - IN MARCH, WE STARTED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GAZA SKY GEEKS TO ENABLE EXFILTRATION OUT OF GAZA. GAZA SKY GEEKS USED OUR 501(C)3 STATUS TO RECEIVE DONATIONS AND WE SENT THE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS IN GAZA. FROM MARCH TO AUGUST, WE ENABLED 111 PEOPLE OUT OF GAZA AND INTO CAIRO. THE BORDER INDEFINITELY CLOSED IN AUGUST. SINCE, WE HAVE SENT $69,500 OF THE DONATED FUNDS TO CONTACTS IN GAZA FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD, TENTS, DIAPERS, AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES WITHIN GAZA DUE TO A LACK OF AID AVAILABLE IN THE REGION AND GOODS ARE GOING FOR 10X THEIR PRE-WAR COSTS.Expenses $66,835 · grants $66,835
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-EZ 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
- 87-2767781
- 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)
- Human services (P19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,896
- Income (IRS master file)
- $68,484
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $68,484 | $67,659 | $9,896 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $329,445 | $329,884 | $15,384 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $1,904 | $87,702 | $15,823 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $508,280 | $453,042 | $100,238 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jim Johnston | 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 87-2767781).
Questions about 188 FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of 188 FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 188 FOUNDATION is 87-2767781.
- Is 188 FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to 188 FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 188 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 188 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 188 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 188 FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Jim Johnston.
- Who are the officers and directors of 188 FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does 188 FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,484, expenses of $67,659 and total assets of $9,896 at year end.
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