Nonprofit · EIN 91-1686716
WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · TUMWATER, WA 98501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $510,233 | $441,441 | $68,792 | $275,344 | $20,410 | $254,934 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $514,416 | $471,696 | $42,720 | $328,946 | $141,804 | $187,142 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $628,280 | $174,387 | $453,893 | $527,102 | $0 | $527,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $487,197
- of which government grants
- $48,750
- Program service revenue
- $22,684
- Investment income
- $352
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,140
- Other salaries and wages
- $279,660
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $337,466
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,747
- Occupancy
- $7,559
- Travel
- $24,392
- Depreciation
- $1,029
- Program services (functional)
- $216,019
- Management and general (functional)
- $225,422
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $328,946
- Total assets, end of year
- $275,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,410
- Net assets, end of year
- $254,934
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,246
- Gross receipts
- $510,233
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1929
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY ANTON | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $323,765 | $40,129 |
| SONJA HALVERSON | EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $0 | $135,163 | $10,352 |
| BRIAN MORENO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN GARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MADI SOELLING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL PARKINSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BEATIE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSEL BRENT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NOVAKOVICH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRIN SODDERBERG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET STEWART | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LUMACO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLUKAS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JONES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUSSER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POONAM PATEL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAJA HOGANDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA VINGERUD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHWEIGER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINA MORRIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON KRULA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY ANTON | PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer | 0.88 | $0 | $326,889 | $40,102 |
| BRIAN MORENO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.88 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PORTER | VICE CHAIR/PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.88 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN GARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.88 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUSSER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.88 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA HERBER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MADI SOELLING | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL PARKINSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BEATIE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSEL BRENT | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NOVAKOVICH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRIN SODDERBERG | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET STEWART | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LUMACO | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLUKAS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JONES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| POONAM PATEL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PATTERSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NAJA HOGANDER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA VINGERUD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SCHEWIGER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY ANTON | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $380,739 | $37,989 |
| DAIVE PORTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRIN SODERBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN GARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.46 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAHALE AHINA | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BEATTIE | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL BRENT | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MADI SOELLING | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LUMACO | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF MORGAN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINA MORRIS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK MUSSER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL PARKINSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET STEWART | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OLIVER KOTELNIKOV | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLUKAS | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LARA | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW JONES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 0.23 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 DESCHUTES WAY SW STE 200, TUMWATER, WA 98501-7719
- In care of
- % TERAN PETRINA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANTHONY ANTON, 300 DESCHUTES WAY SW 200, TUMWATER, WA 98501
- Signed the 990
- ANTHONY ANTON, PRESIDENT AND CEO
- Phone
- (360) 956-7279
- Website
- WWW.WHAEF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE WRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS LEADING SOLUTIONS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROVIDER FOR WASHINGTON STATE'S HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- PROSTART IS A NATIONWIDE TWO-YEAR HOSPITALITY PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS CULINARY TECHNIQUES AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE INDUSTRY-DRIVEN CURRICULUM LINKS CLASSROOM LEARNING WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE TO DEVELOP THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST TALENT IN TOMORROW'S RESTAURANT AND FOOD SERVICE LEADERS. WITH SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY-MINDED INDUSTRY MEMBERS, WASHINGTON'S PROSTART PROGRAM REACHES MORE THAN 1,500 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PER YEAR.Expenses $216,019 · grants $4,140 · revenue $22,684
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1686716
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E70M)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $275,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $510,233
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $510,233 | $441,441 | $275,344 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $514,416 | $471,696 | $328,946 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $628,280 | $174,387 | $527,102 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $91,502 | $69,004 | $88,093 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 91-1686716).
Questions about WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 91-1686716.
- Is WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION 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 WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANTHONY ANTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $510,233, expenses of $441,441 and total assets of $275,344 at year end.
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