Nonprofit · EIN 91-1047613
BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $318,851 | $308,948 | $9,903 | $58,246 | $0 | $58,246 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $234,909 | $275,807 | -$40,898 | $48,343 | $0 | $48,343 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $244,771 | $291,904 | -$47,133 | $89,241 | $0 | $89,241 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $318,723
- of which government grants
- $12,112
- Membership dues
- $306,611
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $128
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,815
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $35,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,000
- Occupancy
- $12,580
- Depreciation
- $1,021
- Program services (functional)
- $745
- Management and general (functional)
- $308,203
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,343
- Total assets, end of year
- $58,246
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,246
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,331
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $58,246
- Gross receipts
- $318,851
- Employees
- 1
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA PETERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $213,132 |
| KATHERINE MANTHEY | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN MILLER | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACEN JOHNSON | BTC VICE PRE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRYA DUBEL | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIC CASTONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISIA KULAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KERISHA CRUTCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINES O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA PETERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $188,478 |
| KATE MANTHEY | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN MILLER | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACEN JOHNSON | BTC VICE PRE Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRYA DUBEL | TREASURER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NIC CASTONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISIA KULAAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINES O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE CARPENTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA PETERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 | $184,630 |
| KATE MANTHEY | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| JEN MILLER | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN RUSSELL | BEA VICE PRE Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE LAZICH | MIDDLE SCHOO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| NIC CASTONA | ELEMENTARY Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TRISIA KULAAS | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY HUDSON | REP AT LARGE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BRICE | APPOINTED Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JACEN JOHNSON | BTC VICE PRE Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINES O'MALLEY | HIGH SCHOOL Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 119 N COMMERCIAL ST STE 810, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4457
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE MANTHEY, 119 N COMMERCIAL ST 810, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE MANTHEY, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (360) 734-8945
- Return prepared by
- JULIE HARKNESS CPA
Mission
A DIVERSE LOCAL ASSOCIATION, COLLECTIVLEY COMMITTED TO MAKING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN BELLINGHAM THE BEST IT CAN BE FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BELLINGHAM DISTIRICT LEVIES
- TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS AND STAFF
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1047613
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $58,246
- Income (IRS master file)
- $318,851
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $318,851 | $308,948 | $58,246 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $234,909 | $275,807 | $48,343 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $244,771 | $291,904 | $89,241 | XML |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | 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 91-1047613).
Questions about BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 91-1047613.
- Is BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1978.
- Are donations to BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names KATHERINE MANTHEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BELLINGHAM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $318,851, expenses of $308,948 and total assets of $58,246 at year end.
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