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Nonprofit · EIN 91-6058341

WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC

Tax-exempt · CHEHALIS, WA 98532

Financials

$905K$935K2023$850K$733K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$850,491$732,709$117,782$760,756$40,278$720,478
December 31, 2023990$904,751$934,966-$30,215$650,588$68,986$581,602
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$236,526
Membership dues
$132,262
Program service revenue
$543,785
Investment income
$28,103
Net gain from sales of assets
$15,386
Other revenue
$42,077

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,941
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,764
Other salaries and wages
$21,716
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$117,432
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,975
Occupancy
$8,614
Travel
$12,406
Program services (functional)
$732,709

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$650,588
Total assets, end of year
$760,756
Total liabilities, end of year
$40,278
Net assets, end of year
$720,478
Net assets without donor restrictions
$720,478
Gross receipts
$850,491
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1953
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 / weekCompensation
ELAINE ONEILEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$110,764
WILLIAM P SCHEERTREASURER
Officer
10$18,000
ANN STINSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COURT STANLEY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DICK ALESCIO1ST PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
NICK SOMERO2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
PATTI PLAYFAIR3RD PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
PAULA HOPKINSSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
VIC MUSSELMAN2ND PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ELAINE ONEILEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
20$111,585
WILLIAM P SCHEERTREASURER
Officer
10$18,000
ANN STINSON2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATTI PLAYFAIR2ND PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
VIC MUSSELMAN1ST PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
PAULA HOPKINSSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
TOM WESTERGREEN3RD PAST PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
COURT STANLEY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DICK ALESCIOPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1010, CHEHALIS, WA 98532-0130
In care of
% DOROTHY BURTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WILLIAM P SCHEER, PO BOX 1010, CHEHALIS, WA 98532
Signed the 990
WILLIAM P SCHEER, TREASURER
Phone
(360) 736-5750
Return prepared by
OPSAHL DAWSON

Mission

PROMOTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAIR TAXATION AND REGULATION ON THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVELS SO THAT TREE FARMING CAN CONTINUE THROUGH GENERATIONS AS A VIABLE AND ATTRACTIVE WAY OF LIFE. A SECOND PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE FOREST STEWARDSHIP AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY TREE FARMS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LOCAL FARM FORESTRY CHAPTERS SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND TOURS OF LOCAL TREE FARMS TO SHARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREE FARMING TECHNIQUES. WFFA ALSO WORKS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON HOW TO COMPLY WITH FOREST PRACTICES RULES AND REGULATIONS. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF NORTHWEST WOODLANDS MAGAZINE, OTHER PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST TO SMALL WOODLAND OWNERS AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH INFORMATION TO HELP MEMBERS STAY CURRENT ON ISSUES AFFECTING THEM AND THEIR LAND.
  • LOCAL FARM FORESTRY CHAPTERS SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS AND TOURS OF LOCAL TREE FARMS TO SHARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE TREE FARMING TECHNIQUES. WFFA ALSO WORKS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON HOW TO COMPLY WITH FOREST PRACTICES RULES AND REGULATIONS. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF NORTHWEST WOODLANDS MAGAZINE, OTHER PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST TO SMALL WOODLAND OWNERS AND A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH INFORMATION TO HELP MEMBERS STAY CURRENT ON ISSUES AFFECTING THEM AND THEIR LAND.

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
91-6058341
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$760,756
Income (IRS master file)
$850,491

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$850,491$732,709$760,756XML
990December 2023$904,751$934,966$650,588XML
990December 2022$417,025$436,150$604,736IRS
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 91-6058341).

Questions about WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC is 91-6058341.
Is WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1983.
Are donations to WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC 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 FARM FORESTRY ASSOC 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 WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC 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 WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLIAM P SCHEER.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,764 (ELAINE ONEIL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WASHINGTON FARM FORESTRY ASSOC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $850,491, expenses of $732,709 and total assets of $760,756 at year end.

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