Nonprofit · EIN 88-1345324
WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98415
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $55,384 | $58,333 | -$2,949 | $38,248 | $0 | $38,248 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $63,900 | $51,424 | $12,476 | $40,800 | $0 | $40,800 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $41,012 | $22,592 | $18,420 | $28,587 | $0 | $28,587 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $11,078 | $911 | $10,167 | $10,167 | $0 | $10,167 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $55,318
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $66
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $42,765
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,904
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $58,333
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,197
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,248
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $38,248
- Gross receipts
- $55,384
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rosaire Rossi Director | Executive Director Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 25 | $42,765 | $42,765 |
| John Burbank Director | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Fruland Vice President | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Talarico Director | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Naishin Fu Director | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffani McCoy Director | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Franklin Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Steele | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Micah Shermer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Skipper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rosaire Rossi Director | Executive Director | 25 | $46,800 |
| John Burbank Director | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ruth Fruland Vice President | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Talarico Director | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Naishin Fu Director | President | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffani McCoy Director | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Franklin Thomas | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ben Steele | Director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Rosaire Rossi Director | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $18,650 |
| John Burbank Director | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ruth Fruland Vice President | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martin Talarico Director | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Naishin Fu Director | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tiffani McCoy Director | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Franklin Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stoney Bird | Director Former | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Conoboy | Director Former | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Williams | Director Former | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Burbank President | President | 3 | $0 |
| Ruth Fruland Vice President | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Stoney Bird Secretary | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Martin Talarico Treasurer | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Naishin Fu Director | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Tiffani McCoy Director | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Dick Conoboy Director | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Paul Williams Director | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Marco Rosaire Rossi Director | Director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 5796, TACOMA, WA 98415-0796
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Marco Rosaire Rossi, 5414 S Pine Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
- Signed the 990
- Marco Rossi, Executive Director
- Phone
- (253) 245-1545
- Website
- www.waforpublicbanking.org
Mission
Washingtonians for Public banking promotes education and civic engagement on public banking and banking reform within Washington state. The organization organizes, educates, and advocates for the establishment of public banking, and prioritize economic equity, sustainability and an affordable green economy for Washingtonians over the profits of private financial institutions.
Program accomplishments
- The organization manages a website and social media accounts where it provides nonpartisan information on public banking. On the website, we have reports and memos produced by the organization.Expenses $29,167
- The organization does presentations to the public and civil society organizations on the benefits of public banking.Expenses $14,600
- The organization hosts bimonthly virtual town halls where it invites speakers on public banking and financial reforms to present to the public.Expenses $8,885
- Lobbying services of state and local representativesExpenses $5,681
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1345324
- 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-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,248
- Income (IRS master file)
- $55,384
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $55,384 | $58,333 | $38,248 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $63,900 | $51,424 | $40,800 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $41,012 | $22,592 | $28,587 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $11,078 | $911 | $10,167 | XML |
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 88-1345324).
Questions about WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING is 88-1345324.
- Is WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING 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 WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING 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 WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Marco Rosaire Rossi.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,765 (Marco Rosaire Rossi Director, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WASHINGTONIANS FOR PUBLIC BANKING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,384, expenses of $58,333 and total assets of $38,248 at year end.
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