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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1214158

TOXIC-FREE FUTURE

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98103

Financials

$3.1M$2.8M2023$3.6M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TOXIC-FREE FUTURE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,585,057$2,689,041$896,016$5,344,745$461,716$4,883,029
December 31, 2023990$3,086,260$2,790,134$296,126$4,312,863$346,820$3,966,043
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,402,584
Program service revenue
$69,722
Investment income
$112,751
Net gain from sales of assets
-$8,458
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$458,700
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$127,803
Other salaries and wages
$1,264,030
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,683,353
Professional fundraising fees
$21,134
Legal fees
$1,050
Accounting fees
$26,486
Occupancy
$78,752
Travel
$35,522
Depreciation
$8,656
Program services (functional)
$2,257,827
Management and general (functional)
$209,491
Fundraising (functional)
$221,723

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,312,863
Total assets, end of year
$5,344,745
Total liabilities, end of year
$461,716
Net assets, end of year
$4,883,029
Land, buildings and equipment
$57,421
Publicly traded securities
$2,896,719
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,184,914
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,698,115
Gross receipts
$3,681,372
Employees
17
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1981
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LAURIE VALERIANOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$127,803$15,367
ELIZABETH HITCHCOCKSCHF DIRECTO
Highest-paid employee
40$119,686$20,854
MARLYN TWITCHELLDEPUTY DIREC
Highest-paid employee
40$118,142$19,666
MICHAEL SCHADEMIND THE STO
Highest-paid employee
40$121,506$13,213
STEPHANIE STOHLERCOMMUNICATIO
Highest-paid employee
40$130,970$3,462
SARAH DOLLSAFER STATES
Highest-paid employee
40$126,129$3,978
DANIEL MENSHERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARILYN HEIMANV CHAIR/SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROALD SEVERTSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EMILY COUSINSDIRECTOR TO
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER KLEINDIRECTOR TO
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LOTTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR LORA SHAHINEDIRECTOR SIN
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LAURIE VALERIANOEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$121,900$14,293
ELIZABETH HITCHCOCKSCHF DIRECTO
Highest-paid employee
40$114,812$19,620
MARLYN TWITCHELLDEPUTY DIREC
Highest-paid employee
40$128,552$4,877
SARAH DOLLSAFER STATES
Highest-paid employee
40$125,818$3,840
MICHAEL SCHADEMIND THE STO
Highest-paid employee
40$116,402$12,131
STEPHANIE STOHLERCOMMUNICATIO
Highest-paid employee
40$125,288$2,975
DANIEL MENSHERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARILYN HEIMANVICE CHAIR/S
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROALD SEVERTSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EMILY COUSINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER KLEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIE LOTTADIRECTOR FRO
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4649 SUNNYSIDE AVE N STE 540, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6963
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURIE VALERIANO, 4649 SUNNYSIDE AVE N, SUITE 540, SEATTLE, WA 98103
Signed the 990
LAURIE VALERIANO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(206) 632-1545
Return prepared by
LUBY AND THOMSON PLLC

Mission

AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY, TOXIC- FREE FUTURE USES THE POWER OF SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVISM, TO DRIVE STRONG LAWS AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE DESERVES THE RIGHT TO HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS. TOXIC-FREE FUTURE WINS GROUND-BREAKING PROTECTIONS TO PREVENT TOXIC CHEMICALS AND POLLUTION FROM CONTAMINATING OUR HOMES, WATER, FOOD, COMMUNITIES, AND WILDLIFE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE MIND THE STORE PROGRAM CHALLENGES THE NATION'S LARGEST RETAILERS TO STOP THE USE OF THE MOST HARMFUL CHEMICALS AND ENSURE PRODUCTS THEY SELL ARE SAFE. IT PRODUCES A RETAILER REPORT CARD THAT EVALUATES SOME OF THE BIGGEST U.S. RETAILERS ON THEIR CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND ACTIONS TOWARD SAFER SOLUTIONS. MIND THE STORE IS DRIVING A COMPETITIVE RACE TO THE TOP AND TRANSFORMING THE MARKETPLACE TOWARD SAFER PRODUCTS.
    Expenses $522,806 · grants $18,500 · revenue $17,000
  • THE TOXIC-FREE LEGACY PROGRAM WORKS TO SECURE PRECEDENT-SETTING POLICIES IN WASHINGTON STATE TO PHASE OUT TOXIC CHEMICALS USED IN PRODUCTS AND ADVANCE SAFER SOLUTIONS. TFF CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PUBLISHES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND PROMOTES POLICIES TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS.
    Expenses $534,596 · grants $200 · revenue $2,722
  • SAFER STATES, A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROGRAM OF TOXIC FREE FUTURE, IS A NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WORKING TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS AND ADVANCE SAFER SOLUTIONS.
    Expenses $904,290 · grants $440,000 · revenue $50,000
  • THE SAFER CHEMICALS HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM COORDINATES AND LEADS EFFORTS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL TO EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE TOXIC CHEMICAL CRISIS AND ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL RESULT IN MORE HEALTH PROTECTIVE POLICIES ON TOXIC CHEMICALS AND SAFER PRODUCTS.
    Expenses $296,135

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1214158
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
1984
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C012)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,344,745
Income (IRS master file)
$3,681,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,585,057$2,689,041$5,344,745XML
990December 2023$3,086,260$2,790,134$4,312,863XML
990December 2022$2,997,551$2,298,941$3,954,107IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 91-1214158).

Questions about TOXIC-FREE FUTURE

What is the EIN of TOXIC-FREE FUTURE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TOXIC-FREE FUTURE is 91-1214158.
Is TOXIC-FREE FUTURE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to TOXIC-FREE FUTURE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TOXIC-FREE FUTURE 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 TOXIC-FREE FUTURE 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 TOXIC-FREE FUTURE 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 TOXIC-FREE FUTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAURIE VALERIANO.
Who are the officers and directors of TOXIC-FREE FUTURE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,803 (LAURIE VALERIANO, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does TOXIC-FREE FUTURE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,585,057, expenses of $2,689,041 and total assets of $5,344,745 at year end.

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