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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1836621

LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Financials

$1.5M$1.6M2023$1.3M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,297,810$1,507,327-$209,517$4,636,897$42,768$4,594,129
December 31, 2023990$1,451,220$1,584,078-$132,858$3,981,363$5,707$3,975,656
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,499,834
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
-$235,146
Net gain from sales of assets
-$235,146
Other revenue
$33,122

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$247,063
Other salaries and wages
$139,081
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$439,719
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$17,214
Travel
$27,785
Depreciation
$24,277
Program services (functional)
$912,470
Management and general (functional)
$594,857

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,981,363
Total assets, end of year
$4,636,897
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,768
Net assets, end of year
$4,594,129
Land, buildings and equipment
$513,542
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,594,129
Gross receipts
$1,532,956
Employees
5
Volunteers
86
Year formed
1997
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
KARYL JEFFERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$119,827$13,632
SHANNON CARRUTHERSFINANCE & GRANTS MANAGER
Officer
40$103,572$10,032
CATHY BALLEWBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TAM LUTZBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JANA FINKBONNERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NICOLE BROWNBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CESARITA BALLEWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HILLAIREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIA ORTIZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROSA REVEY-JACOBSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARYL JEFFERSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$120,000
CATHY BALLEWBOARD VICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RITA JEFFERSONBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULIA ORTIZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE BROWN PHDBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CLIFF CULTEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HILLAIREBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2665 KWINA RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9291
In care of
% CANDICE WILSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KARYL JEFFERSON, 2665 KWINA ROAD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Signed the 990
KARYL JEFFERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(360) 312-2144
Return prepared by
LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL STRENGTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY. NILH XWENANG TSE SCHELANGEN ETSE NEXW XWLEMI - THIS IS OUR LUMMI WAY OF LIFE: BUILDING A HEALTHY, GIVING AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY TO STRENGTHEN OUR PEOPLE THROUGH CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC ABUNDANCE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EAGLE HAVEN TINY HOME VILLAGE - AFTER 5 YEARS OF PLANNING AND FUNDRAISING, THE PROJECT MOVES INTO CONSTRUCTION PHASE.
    Expenses $136,576
  • YOUTH RESILIENCE MENTAL HEALTH GRANT - IN THE SECOND YEAR OF GRANTS, THE PROJECT IS HELPING SUPPORT A YOUTH GRIEF CAMP, SCHEDULED FOR 2025.
    Expenses $1,500
  • BLACKHAWK SINGERS - ONE OF THE MOST ACTIVE FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS CONTINUES TO BE A VERY VISIBLE AND ACTIVE YOUTH SONG AND DANCE GROUP, MAKING APPEARANCES FROM SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER, BC.
    Expenses $17,950
  • OTHER, SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LUMMI COMMODITY FOODS, LUMMI YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICES, LUMMI YOUTH ACADEMY, SXWILESEN HOUSE OF HEALING, TRIBAL TRADITIONAL HOUSES, COMMUNITY CANOE CLUBS, FIRST SALMON CEREMONY, AND LUMMI YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
    Expenses $756,444

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
91-1836621
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,636,897
Income (IRS master file)
$1,532,956

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,297,810$1,507,327$4,636,897XML
990December 2023$1,451,220$1,584,078$3,981,363XML
990December 2022$2,035,541$472,878$4,047,670IRS
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 91-1836621).

Questions about LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION is 91-1836621.
Is LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LHAQ TEMISH 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 LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION 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 LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION 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 LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARYL JEFFERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,827 (KARYL JEFFERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does LHAQ TEMISH FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,297,810, expenses of $1,507,327 and total assets of $4,636,897 at year end.

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