Nonprofit · EIN 91-1275451
MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
Also known as MAX HIGBEE CENTER
Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,308,415 | $1,320,550 | -$12,135 | $800,500 | $13,553 | $786,947 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,045,907 | $957,529 | $88,378 | $819,648 | $20,566 | $799,082 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $793,793 | $828,055 | -$34,262 | $724,473 | $13,769 | $710,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $547,736
- of which government grants
- $60,750
- Program service revenue
- $748,044
- Investment income
- $6,665
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,398
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,180
- Other revenue
- $5,970
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $219,167
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,195
- Other salaries and wages
- $620,426
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $809,806
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $155
- Accounting fees
- $23,504
- Occupancy
- $104,233
- Travel
- $1,207
- Depreciation
- $58,988
- Program services (functional)
- $1,129,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,929
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,033
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $819,648
- Total assets, end of year
- $800,500
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,553
- Net assets, end of year
- $786,947
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $242,112
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $786,947
- Gross receipts
- $1,454,738
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riannon Bardsley | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $78,777 | $4,419 |
| Amanda White | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Torhil Ramsay | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| April McMurry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brien Thane | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta Vollendorf | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Gray | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Naaman Hinton | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Sylvester | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Miller | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mandy Feutz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LaVonne Olsen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Whiteside | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $71,683 | $0 |
| Riannon Bardsley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $16,365 | $905 |
| Brien Thane | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| April McMurry | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlie Sylvester | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Naaman Hinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda White | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Torhil Ramsay | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Gray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roberta Vollendorf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Whiteside | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $61,591 |
| Roberta Vollendorf | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| April McMurry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie Sylvester | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brien Thane | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kaitlyn Miller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Naaman Hinton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda White | President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Torhil Ramsay | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LaVonne Olsen | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mandy Richards | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 N STATE ST STE 101, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-4558
- In care of
- % KAITLYN WHITESIDE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Riannon Bardsley, 1400 N State St, Suite 101, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Signed the 990
- Brien Thane, Board Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 746-8724
- Website
- www.maxhigbeecenter.org
- Return prepared by
- Sun Mountain Consulting
Mission
Community-based recreation programs for teens and adults with disabilities to promote enjoyment and enrichment, personal growth, greater independence and community involvement, and life-long learning.
Program accomplishments
- Group Programs provide 6 days a week of group recreation programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Diverse Program activities include yoga, dance classes, art classes, kayaking, fitness lessons, gardening, and more. Group programs aim to support members in building their health and happiness, increasing access to community activities, and decreasing isolation through friendship. Group Programs also support families through respite care, allowing family caregivers to rest while their loved one is in a safe and enriching environment. This critical service results in stability, resiliency, and overall well-being for 145 individuals with IDD, totaling more than 38,000 hours of care.Expenses $816,479 · grants $162,546 · revenue $658,543
- One-on-One Services are individualized, goal-based services assisting members in accessing services and resources and experiencing activities out of the home and in the community that are tailored and unique to the individuals' goals. These include learning how to read, attending a spin class at the gym, volunteering at a local non-profit, joining a local club or league, etc. This meaningful service results in growth, resiliency, and overall well-being for 65 individuals with IDD, totaling 4,835 hours of care.Expenses $137,678 · grants $34,902 · revenue $83,917
- The seasonal Higbee Hikers Program meets every Saturday and runs 8 months out of the year to support participants in outdoor recreation and to increase access to local trails and paths. This program works to remove barriers and promotes inclusivity in the outdoor community. Staff are trained to plan accessible routes, offer mobility assistance to participants, create route modifications as needed, and provide individual support and encouragement to participants. Like all of MHC's programs, the Higbee Hikers Program incorporates education, life-long learning, and transferable skills. The program teaches participants how to use the bus to access local trails so that they may access those trails independently or with other caregivers outside of the program. Public transportation is a valuable skill that benefits participants in their social, recreational, school, and work lives as well. The program offers educational experiences through topics like plant identification, outdoor skills, and trail etiquette. In 2024, Higbee Hikers served 21 individuals with developmental disabilities.Expenses $175,431 · grants $21,719 · revenue $5,976
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 | 990 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
- 91-1275451
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $800,500
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,454,738
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,308,415 | $1,320,550 | $800,500 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,045,907 | $957,529 | $819,648 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $793,793 | $828,055 | $724,473 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $538,120 | $652,823 | $743,006 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1275451).
Questions about MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER is 91-1275451.
- Is MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 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 MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 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 MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 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 MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Riannon Bardsley.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,777 (Riannon Bardsley, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MAX HIGBEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,308,415, expenses of $1,320,550 and total assets of $800,500 at year end.
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