2026-08-31T08:08:04-05:00 2025-12-31 882533599 Wersen Nonprofit CPAs LLC 4513 Lakeway Drive Bellingham WA 98229 990EZ 2025-01-01 916028266 Northwest Washington Medical Society Inc NORT 3606767630 2219 Rimland drive 301 Bellingham WA 98226 April Metz De Montiel Executive Director 3606767630 2026-08-31 1 Keaton Wersen P01957642 3607709369 X 2025 X X www.northwestmedical.org X X 163344 X 146484 160 16700 163344 2080 91773 8005 1066 59332 162256 1088 68259 -43870 25477 X 68259 116911 0 1495 68259 118406 0 92929 68259 25477 X The Society promotes awareness of national medical progress, trends, and health awareness in Whatcom County, Washington. Since its founding in 1889, the Northwest Washington Medical Society (NWMS) has worked to strengthen and sustain the physician community in Whatcom and San Juan Counties. In furtherance of this mission, NWMS provides educational, professional, and community service programs, including:a. Hosting an annual New Physician Reception to introduce newly licensed physicians to the local medical community.b. Supporting physician leadership development through tuition assistance for Washington State Medical Association leadership training.c. Providing physician referral information to community members.d. Collaborating with the Whatcom County Health Department to disseminate public health and infectious disease information.e. Offering physician wellness programming focused on burnout prevention, mental health, and professional resilience.f. Serving as the local information resource regarding Washington State's Death with Dignity Act.g. Conducting an annual wellness and professional development program for women physicians.h. Providing continuing medical education (CME) and educational forums addressing issues affecting healthcare delivery and community health, including collaboration with healthcare organizations, public health officials, first responders, law enforcement, and local government.i. Holding quarterly Board of Directors meetings and supporting delegates representing Whatcom and San Juan Counties at the Washington State Medical Association Annual Meeting. 0 0 NWMS supports medical education and community health through philanthropic activities, including:a. Providing annual scholarships for pre-medical students attending Western Washington University.b. Contributing to programs that promote diversity in the healthcare workforce, including scholarships through the North Sound Race and Health Equity initiative. 0 0 X April Metz de Montiel Executive Director 30.00 58739 10260 0 Garrett Jeffery President 1.00 0 0 0 Megan Ellingsen Vice President 1.00 0 0 0 Quynh Le Treasurer/Secretary 1.00 0 0 0 Edward Bloom Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Marta Kazymyra Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Laura Backer Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Meghan Lelonek Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Amy Harley Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Andrew Tackett Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Gary Goldfogel Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Ken Bachenberg Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA Denise Easton 2219 Rimland Drive Suite 301 Bellingham WA 98226 3606767630 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income Description: Interest. Amount: 160. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue Description: Sponsorships. Amount: 16,700. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses Description: Events. Amount: 37,791. Description: Insurance. Amount: 4,244. Description: Office expense. Amount: 3,290. Description: Membership. Amount: 1,688. Description: Travel and meals. Amount: 1,530. Description: Conferences and meetings. Amount: 801. Description: Other. Amount: 7,074. Description: Dues and subscriptions. Amount: 2,323. Description: Website. Amount: 501. Description: Continuing education. Amount: 90. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 59,332. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets Description: Prior period adjustment - cash to accrual basis conversion. Amount: -43,870. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line G: Change in Accounting Method - Beginning with the 2025 tax year, the Organization changed its method of accounting for Form 990-EZ reporting purposes from the cash basis to the accrual basis. The change was made to better match membership dues revenue with the membership period to which the dues relate. Accordingly, membership dues received in advance are reported as deferred revenue until the applicable membership period. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets Description: Prepaid expenses. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 1,495. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities Description: Deferred dues. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 86,240. Description: Accrued payroll. Beg. of Year Amount: 0. End of Year Amount: 6,689. Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26: The Organization changed its method of accounting from the cash basis to the accrual basis during the current year. Accordingly, no liabilities are reported at the beginning of the year. Had the accrual basis been applied at the beginning of the year, liabilities would have included deferred dues of $27,490, accrued payroll of $4,010, and accounts payable of $12,370. The organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.