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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2164507

CASCADIA IFT

Tax-exempt · SHORELINE, WA 98155

Financials

$111K$135K2022$130K$136K2023$165K$126K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CASCADIA IFT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$165,371$126,366$39,005$707,404$0$707,404
August 31, 2024990$130,013$135,904-$5,891$656,873$0$656,873
August 31, 2023990$110,564$135,464-$24,900$600,870$0$600,870
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,320
Membership dues
$4,320
Program service revenue
$119,596
Investment income
$41,455
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,295

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$656,873
Total assets, end of year
$707,404
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$707,404
Publicly traded securities
$620,960
Gross receipts
$165,371
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Louis LeboaPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
Manisha PolurIncoming President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Trey SandersPast President
Trustee or director
1$0
Megan Godette PateTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Sumedha GargSecretary and Membership Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Phoebe ChenTreasurer-Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mark DavidsonMember-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0
CJ HoyeMember-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Louis LeboaPresident
Trustee or director
1$0
Trey SandersPast President
Trustee or director
1$0
Manisha PolurPresident-Elect
Trustee or director
1$0
Megan PateTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
Yuka KobayashiSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Jim SuttonMember-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Mark DavidsonMember-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0
CJ HoyeMember-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cherie CornwellPast-President
Officer
5$0
Trey SandersPresident
Officer
5$0
Jagriti SharmaPresident-Elect
Officer
5$0
Tiffany Fegurgur-McGillivrayTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Yuka KobayashiSecretary
Officer
2$0
Jim SuttonMember-at-Large
Officer
2$0
Rowan TychMember-at-Large
Officer
2$0
Hannah DressenMember-at-Large
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1503 NE 190TH ST, SHORELINE, WA 98155-2325
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chris Chan, 22023 78th Pl W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Signed the 990
Christopher Chan, Bookkeeper
Phone
(253) 970-0341

Mission

To advance the quality, safety and global relationship of the greater Puget Sound food system while advocating for the cultivation, valuation, and proper compensation of current and future food scientists.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Every year this organization organizes an Expo for food professionals of all disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. On Feb 25, 2025, we held our 46th Annual "Supplier Night Expo" focusing on Washington food suppliers/manufacturers. The event attracted over 180 attendees representing 60 food manufacturers of flavors-colors, spices-seasonings, food ingredients, testing-supplies and services with 160 booths.
    Expenses $42,521 · revenue $87,387
  • Cascadia IFT student achievement awards are designed for high school, community college, undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a science-based program focused on a career in the food industry. 10 scholarship recipients were each awarded amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 during the fiscal year.
    Expenses $47,500
  • Golf Outing happened every Summer, about 15 volunteers help plan and execute this event. The main purpose of this event was to help fund scholarship.
    Expenses $13,124 · revenue $26,602
  • Other Program services involved partnering with the Washington School of Food Science to host the 3rd annual Industry Expo as well as conducting a Krusteaz Research and Development Lab Tour in September 2024.
    Expenses $415 · revenue $851

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2164507
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$707,404
Income (IRS master file)
$165,371

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$165,371$126,366$707,404XML
990August 2024$130,013$135,904$656,873XML
990August 2023$110,564$135,464$600,870XML
990August 2022$7,286$146,754$601,845IRS

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 88-2164507).

Questions about CASCADIA IFT

What is the EIN of CASCADIA IFT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CASCADIA IFT is 88-2164507.
Is CASCADIA IFT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2022.
Are donations to CASCADIA IFT tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CASCADIA IFT 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 CASCADIA IFT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CASCADIA IFT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CASCADIA IFT?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Chris Chan.
Who are the officers and directors of CASCADIA IFT?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CASCADIA IFT have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,371, expenses of $126,366 and total assets of $707,404 at year end.

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