Nonprofit · EIN 91-1401169
PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $180,950 | $179,954 | $996 | $437,799 | $27,982 | $409,817 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $230,963 | $206,233 | $24,730 | $440,608 | $32,078 | $408,530 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $308,942 | $242,660 | $66,282 | $382,693 | $10,123 | $372,570 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $121,764
- of which government grants
- $12,526
- Program service revenue
- $36,740
- Investment income
- $19,851
- Net rental income
- -$8,974
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,569
- Other revenue
- $2,595
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,549
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,481
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $52,918
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,600
- Occupancy
- $17,706
- Travel
- $54
- Program services (functional)
- $67,524
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,640
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,790
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $440,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,799
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,982
- Net assets, end of year
- $409,817
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100
- Publicly traded securities
- $237,234
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $265,300
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $144,517
- Gross receipts
- $211,400
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1987
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mae Hardt | Administrative Officer Key employee | 30 | $48,236 |
| Hollie Del Vecchio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paola Macias Vargas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Parent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Candace Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Schumacher | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Smith | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mindy Mejia | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Wood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leah Rice | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Simenstad | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mae Hardt | Administrative Officer Key employee | 20 | $36,998 |
| Leah Rice | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Dennis Parent | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Candace Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian S Brady | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Racheal Meloche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Simenstad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elena Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hollie Del Vecchio | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Paola Macias Vargas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Phil Torres | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Pete Haase | President Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mae Hardt | Administrative Officer Key employee | 25 | $20,728 |
| Peter Haase | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Dennis Parent | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Candace Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cynthia Elder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian S Brady | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Racheal Meloche | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leah Rice | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Simenstad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gail Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Betsy Sauther | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10381 BAYVIEW EDISON RD, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-7224
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Leah Rice, 9407 Samish Island Rd, Bow, WA 98232
- Signed the 990
- Charles A Simenstad, Treasurer
- Phone
- (360) 757-3234
- Website
- www.padillabayfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Carmen's Bookkeeping
Mission
The Organization's mission is to provide support to enhance, implement and sustain the programs and projects of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, including educational programs, scientific research, interpretive programs and capital development projects. The Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve preserves the Padilla Bay Estuary through education and research.
Program accomplishments
- OSPI Teacher Workshop and Professional Development Grant: PBF manages the funds for a grant from the ClimeTime Initiative provided by Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Schools (OSPI). With this grant Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (PBNERR) staff provide professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers that focuses on environmental science, climate and data literacy, and ocean acidification. The workshops are based national Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and train teachers to develop and implement science based lessons that incorporate monitoring data from state and national real-time observation networks. The grant funds the workshop staff, curriculum materials, logistic and a small stipend for teachers once they implement their learnings into their classroom teaching. The Padilla Bay Reserve ClimeTime workshops have engaged hundreds of teachers since 2018, and indirectly served thousands of students through this work.Expenses $13,129 · revenue $12,596
- General Education: The Padilla Bay Foundation (PBF) supports the educational programs offered by staff of the Padilla Bay Reserve. Through the General Education Fund, PBF covers education interns, the costs of bussing for local schools and educational materials. The Reserve staff and interns offer educational programs on natural history and environmental topics for school groups, children, families, and adults. In addition, the Breazeale Interpretive Center features interactive exhibits, saltwater aquariums, and classrooms for learning about the Salish Sea and the unique salt grass estuary of Padilla Bay.Expenses $13,614 · revenue $7,500
- Youth Earth Summit: PBF manages the finances for Youth Earth Summit, an annual regional youth gathering at the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve where over 50 high school students explore creative solutions for climate change. This annual gathering brings together passionate young environmentalists to develop action plans for themselves, their schools, and their communities to ensure the health and safety of our planet. This year's program included an engaging workshop using virtual reality technology to take students on an underwater adventure and connect them with the marine food web in an unforgettable, hands- on way.Expenses $1,728 · revenue $2,500
- Various Other programsExpenses $39,053 · revenue $14,144
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1401169
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,799
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,400
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $180,950 | $179,954 | $437,799 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $230,963 | $206,233 | $440,608 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $308,942 | $242,660 | $382,693 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 91-1401169).
Questions about PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION is 91-1401169.
- Is PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION 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 PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Leah Rice.
- Who are the officers and directors of PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,236 (Mary Mae Hardt, Administrative Officer).
- How much revenue does PADILLA BAY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,950, expenses of $179,954 and total assets of $437,799 at year end.
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