Nonprofit · EIN 91-0970561
NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,629,147 | $6,808,193 | $820,954 | $5,215,218 | $1,607,309 | $3,607,909 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,177,372 | $5,590,254 | $587,118 | $5,329,233 | $2,542,278 | $2,786,955 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,615,406
- of which government grants
- $6,353,309
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,759
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,494
- Other revenue
- -$10,018
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,102,926
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $379,899
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,881,887
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,899,647
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $237,873
- Accounting fees
- $206,301
- Occupancy
- $75,415
- Travel
- $45,270
- Depreciation
- $148,551
- Program services (functional)
- $5,244,160
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,368,958
- Fundraising (functional)
- $195,075
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,329,233
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,215,218
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,607,309
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,607,909
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,979,802
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,191,355
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $416,554
- Gross receipts
- $7,652,061
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON MCGILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $139,992 | $11,812 |
| STEPHANIE WAGNER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $90,490 | $11,023 |
| DIANNE ERSSER | SR DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS Officer | 30 | $70,204 | $10,438 |
| LANCE JONES | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $45,941 | $0 |
| CLARE MCFRAZIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON VAHID | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLTON REDTFELDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CLOUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE RIGGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HARMEIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HAYWARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BAUER-JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON MCGILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,215 | $10,997 |
| AARON VAHID | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLTON REDTFELDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD CLOUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE RIGGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE HARMEIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE MCFRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BAUER-JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HAYWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HEMENWAY BRATZ | EMERITUS PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1020 N STATE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-5012
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY BURKE, 1020 NORTH STATE ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- KATHY BURKE, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 734-4720
- Website
- WWW.NWYS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES COLLABORATES WITH AT-RISK, RUNAWAY, AND HOMELESS YOUTH TO FOSTER SELF-RELIANCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO KEEP YOUTH SAFE, HEAL FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND RECONNECT YOUTH TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS YOUTH (AGES 18-25) INCLUDING PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH IN WHATCOM AND SKAGIT COUNTIES. SERVICE PLANS ARE DEVELOPED WITH EACH PARTICIPANT DEPENDING ON INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND NEEDS. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, ACCESS TO COUNSELING, PARENTING SUPPORT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND RENTER EDUCATION. PROGRAM GOALS ARE AIMED TOWARD PARTICIPANT INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE.Expenses $1,441,963 · grants $533,415
- THE POSITIVE ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (PAD) PROGRAM IS AN EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDING HOUSING FOR MINORS (AGES 13-17). IN THIS PROGRAM, CLIENTS WORK WITH A CASE MANAGER TO CREATE A PLAN FOR OBTAINING STABLE HOUSING. THE PAD PROGRAM PROVIDES SHELTER, FOOD, FUN ACTIVITIES, AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT SERVICES.Expenses $931,760 · grants $205,537
- THE ANCHOR COMMUNITY INTIATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES TARGETED OUTREACH AND DIVERSION SERVICES TO YOUTH 12-17 AND YOUNG ADULTS 18-24. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM THE HOMELESS SYSTEM AND FUND HOUSING SOLUTIONS. OUTREACH SERVICES REACH OUT TO RURAL AREAS AND ADDRESS GAPS IN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO SHELTER AND OTHER SERVICES. PROGRAM SERVICES ALSO SUPPORT YOUTH ACTION BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORK TO PARTNER WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE LONG TERM SOLUTIONS TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.Expenses $1,466,715 · grants $42,334
- THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN EXPLORING AND IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND INTEREST, BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. CURRENTLY, THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS: SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT READINESS, INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, WE GROW, AND SUMMER JOBS/YOUTH JOBS. TEEN COURT IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE WHATCOM COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTS AND IS DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH SECOND-TIME YOUTH OFFENDERS. TEEN COURT IS BASED UPON A PHILOSOPHY OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN WHICH (1) THE OFFENDER IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE, (2) THE VICTIM IS MADE WHOLE, AND (3) THE OFFENDER IS RESTORED TO THE COMMUNITY. THE GROUND FLOOR PROGRAM IS A DAY CENTER PROVIDING BASIC NEED SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 13 TO 24. THIS LOW-BARRIER SPACE ACTS AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR THE REST OF NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICES' PROGRAMS AND PARTNER AGENCIES, AND PROVIDES AN INDOOR COMMUNITY AREA, LAUNDRY UNITS, FOOD AND KITCHEN SPACE, PRIVATE BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS, QUIET ROOMS, AND A 'FREE STORE' CONTAINING CLOTHING AND OTHER SURVIVAL SUPPLIES.THE QUEER YOUTH PROJECT SUPPORTS VULNERABLE LGBTQ YOUTH BY PROVIDING SENSITIVITY TRAININGS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS; REFERRING YOUTH ONLY TO LGTBQ-FRIENDLY OR "SAFE" PROVIDERS; BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LGTBQ YOUTH LIVING ON THE STREET; WORKING TOGETHER WITH FAMILIES THROUGH COUNSELING TO RETURN LGBTQ YOUTH TO SAFE HOMES; AND PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR QUEER YOUTH TO JUST BE THEMSELVES. THESE SERVICES FOSTER HEALTHY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, AS WELL AS HAPPY AND SAFE FUTURES FOR YOUTH.Expenses $1,403,722 · grants $321,639 · revenue $1,623,021
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0970561
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,215,218
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,652,061
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,629,147 | $6,808,193 | $5,215,218 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,177,372 | $5,590,254 | $5,329,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,157,472 | $5,106,731 | $4,234,657 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 91-0970561).
Questions about NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE is 91-0970561.
- Is NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE 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 NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE 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 NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE 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 NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHY BURKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $139,992 (JASON MCGILL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST YOUTH SERVICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,629,147, expenses of $6,808,193 and total assets of $5,215,218 at year end.
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