Nonprofit · EIN 26-1382433
HANFORD CHALLENGE
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98112
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $510,900 | $515,815 | -$4,915 | $428,228 | $5,169 | $423,059 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $498,954 | $523,048 | -$24,094 | $408,615 | $8,148 | $400,467 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $509,818
- of which government grants
- $84,568
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,082
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $334,579
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $380,813
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $945
- Accounting fees
- $9,300
- Occupancy
- $33,458
- Travel
- $16,393
- Program services (functional)
- $452,408
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,908
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,499
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $408,615
- Total assets, end of year
- $428,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,169
- Net assets, end of year
- $423,059
- Publicly traded securities
- $101,553
- Gross receipts
- $510,900
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicky Vreeland | Chair Emeritus Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Chris Cazares | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Kathleen Flenniken | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Nathan Reeves | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jim Millbauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Deanne Meek | Vice Chair Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Laura Gerber | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Allen Brecke | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Randal Dick | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Esteban Ortiz | Board Member Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
| J Michael Knoll | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nikolas Peterson | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolas Peterson | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,700 |
| Chris Cazares | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Nickolas Bumpaous | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Millbauer | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Nathan Reeves | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Kathleen Flenniken | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| John Kriese | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Gilbert | Chair Emeritus Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Adam Kline | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vicky Vreeland | Chair Emeritus Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Deanne Meek | Vice Chair Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Allen Brecke | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Randal Dick | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Laura Gerber | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2317 E JOHN ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5412
- In care of
- % NIKOLAS PETERSON
- Signed the 990
- NIKOLAS PETERSON, Executive Director
- Phone
- (206) 292-2850
- Website
- www.hanfordchallenge.org
- Return prepared by
- Fiore Accounting & Tax Services
Mission
Hanford Challenge creates a future for the Hanford Nuclear Site which secures human health and safety, advances accountability, and promotes a sustainable environmental legacy.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Hanford Cleanup Program 2. Worker Advocacy Program 3. Community Engagement Program See Schedule O for details.Expenses $452,408
- Legal Department - Hanford Challenge attorneys provide legal services to Hanford worker and whistleblowers. Hanford Challenge does not charge legal fees to Hanford workers to provide this service. Hanford Challenge attorneys also submit Freedom of Information Act and other records requests, draft public comments, and engage in environmental litigation.
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 | Not 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
- 26-1382433
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $428,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $510,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $510,900 | $515,815 | $428,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $498,954 | $523,048 | $408,615 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $719,656 | $581,541 | $417,606 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 26-1382433).
Questions about HANFORD CHALLENGE
- What is the EIN of HANFORD CHALLENGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HANFORD CHALLENGE is 26-1382433.
- Is HANFORD CHALLENGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to HANFORD CHALLENGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HANFORD CHALLENGE 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 HANFORD CHALLENGE 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 HANFORD CHALLENGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of HANFORD CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HANFORD CHALLENGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $510,900, expenses of $515,815 and total assets of $428,228 at year end.
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