Nonprofit · EIN 02-0551015
THE STOREHOUSE
Tax-exempt · COVINGTON, WA 98042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,469,116 | $3,232,134 | $236,982 | $574,734 | $4,903 | $569,831 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,650,594 | $2,655,468 | -$4,874 | $335,916 | $3,019 | $332,897 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,526,351 | $2,423,066 | $103,285 | $340,671 | $2,901 | $337,770 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,444,937
- of which government grants
- $156,315
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $389
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,790
- Other revenue
- $23,790
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,939,732
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,630
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,841
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $149,173
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,680
- Occupancy
- $62,123
- Depreciation
- $14,040
- Program services (functional)
- $3,098,324
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,138
- Fundraising (functional)
- $55,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $335,916
- Total assets, end of year
- $574,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,903
- Net assets, end of year
- $569,831
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $78,390
- Gross receipts
- $3,482,878
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 306
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Lawson | Executive Director Non-Voting Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $81,630 |
| Debby Hartsock | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David Kulp | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| Willard Nielsen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Rob Guthrie | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Robin Hewlett | Board Member Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
| Bobby Hughes | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Iwona Orcyk | Board Member Trustee or director | 11.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Lawson | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $46,645 |
| Jennifer Liggett | Former Executive Director Trustee or director, Former | 40 | $37,448 |
| Debby Hartsock | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Kulp | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Willard Nielsen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Rob Guthrie | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Hewlett | Director Trustee or director | 9 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Liggett | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $74,014 |
| Debby Hartsock | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Kulp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Willard Nielsen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Rob Guthrie | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robin Hewlett | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26201 180TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4917
- In care of
- % MARY M HOLLAND
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Willard Nielsen, 26201 180th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042
- Signed the 990
- Willard Nielsen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (253) 631-3038
- Website
- covingtonstorehouse.org
- Return prepared by
- AATS LLC
Mission
The mission of the organization is to contribute to improved food security by providing consistent access to nutritious food, reducing hunger, and supporting the health and well-being of individuals and families in the community.
Program accomplishments
- During the year, the organization received and distributed approximately 1,447,246 pounds of perishable and non-perishable food and household necessities, which are valued at an estimated 2 per pound for a total estimated value of 2,894,492. This is an increase over the previous year. The program served approximately 4,589 individuals, which is an increase of 3 over the previous year. The increase in food donated made it possible to serve more individuals suffering from food insecurity through walk-in, home delivery and weekend food bags for students. There were 15,665 volunteer hours worked during the year to provide these services.Expenses $3,098,324 · revenue $3,482,489
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0551015
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $574,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,482,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,469,116 | $3,232,134 | $574,734 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,650,594 | $2,655,468 | $335,916 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,526,351 | $2,423,066 | $340,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,165,139 | $2,134,944 | $237,738 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 02-0551015).
Questions about THE STOREHOUSE
- What is the EIN of THE STOREHOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE STOREHOUSE is 02-0551015.
- Is THE STOREHOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE STOREHOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE STOREHOUSE 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 THE STOREHOUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE STOREHOUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE STOREHOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Willard Nielsen.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE STOREHOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,630 (Stephanie Lawson, Executive Director Non-Voting).
- How much revenue does THE STOREHOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,469,116, expenses of $3,232,134 and total assets of $574,734 at year end.
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