Nonprofit · EIN 91-1475182
NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98125
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,448,132 | $9,762,896 | -$314,764 | $3,000,390 | $354,991 | $2,645,399 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,025,303 | $8,298,628 | -$273,325 | $3,359,939 | $399,776 | $2,960,163 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,216,937 | $6,126,935 | $90,002 | $3,357,866 | $124,378 | $3,233,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,367,799
- of which government grants
- $484,603
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $28,360
- Net rental income
- $72,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,919
- Net income from gaming
- $4,879
- Other revenue
- $51,973
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,975,481
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,954
- Other salaries and wages
- $881,697
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,241,986
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,125
- Legal fees
- $2,888
- Accounting fees
- $59,445
- Occupancy
- $125,152
- Travel
- $2,747
- Depreciation
- $50,739
- Program services (functional)
- $9,005,748
- Management and general (functional)
- $464,863
- Fundraising (functional)
- $292,285
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,359,939
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,000,390
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $354,991
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,645,399
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,274,486
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,645,399
- Gross receipts
- $9,503,781
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 1,197
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $120,429 | $12,994 |
| Onora Lien | Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Collier Pittle | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Morrissey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Ferguson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Billow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Kuguru | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Flanigan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Harrison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Leverson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $103,013 | $10,654 |
| Onora Lien | Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Collier Pittle | Vice Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Morrissey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Ferguson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Billow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Kuguru | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Flanigan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Harrison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $94,182 | $8,315 |
| Onora Lien | Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Collier Pittle | Vice Chair/President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Morrissey | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Ferguson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Kuguru | Director & Participant Liasion Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Billow | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Flanigan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonal Aphale | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Harrison | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12736 33RD AVE NE SUITE 100, SEATTLE, WA 98125-4504
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chris Morrissey, 12736 33rd Ave NE, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98125
- Signed the 990
- Chris Morrissey, Board Chair
- Phone
- (206) 367-3477
- Website
- www.northhelpline.org
- Return prepared by
- Rising Sun Accounting
Mission
We believe that all deserve adequate food, housing and respect. We assist our neighbors in obtaining basic needs that affirm their human dignity and self worth.
Program accomplishments
- Food Access: North Helpline operates two food bank sites. The Food Bank in Lake City distributes food every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Food Bank in Bitter Lake opened in July of 2017 and distributes food every Saturday. In the year that ended June 30, 2025, there were a total of 52,345 visits by neighbors at the food banks. The home delivery program served 341 families.Expenses $8,428,962 · grants $7,622,105
- Homelessness Prevention: We help to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs for families each month by providing financial assistance. In the year ended June 30, 2025, we served 875 individuals with our Homelessness Prevention Services.Expenses $330,011 · grants $330,011
- Client Services: The Community Connector, a part of the Client Services team, enrolls and connects our neighbors in services such as the utility discount program, free cell phone programs, and referrals to other resources. Outside organizations partner with Client Services to represent their services during distribution days at both locations. While tabling partners vary by location and availability, some examples are voter registration, Orca Lift cards, and low-income insurance options. In addition, North Helpline owns a clinic space at our Lake City location.Expenses $246,775 · grants $23,365
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
- 91-1475182
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,000,390
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,503,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,448,132 | $9,762,896 | $3,000,390 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,025,303 | $8,298,628 | $3,359,939 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,216,937 | $6,126,935 | $3,357,866 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,955,310 | $5,779,083 | $3,202,252 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-1475182).
Questions about NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION
- What is the EIN of NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION is 91-1475182.
- Is NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION 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 NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION 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 NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION 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 NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Chris Morrissey.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,429 (Kelly Brown, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTH SEATTLE FOOD CONNECTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,448,132, expenses of $9,762,896 and total assets of $3,000,390 at year end.
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