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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1707651

BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION

Also known as BELLINGHAM CENTRAL

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

Financials

$104K$102K2023$70K$81K2024$88K$75K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$88,076$75,053$13,023$350,187$0$350,187
June 30, 2025990$70,374$81,451-$11,077$337,164$0$337,164
June 30, 2024990$104,361$101,963$2,398$348,241$0$348,241
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,322
Membership dues
$86
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,353
Net income from gaming
$64,401
Other revenue
$64,401

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$58,975
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$3,785
Program services (functional)
$71,536
Management and general (functional)
$3,517

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$337,164
Total assets, end of year
$350,187
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$350,187
Land, buildings and equipment
$94,203
Gross receipts
$178,791
Employees
0
Year formed
1999
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE COSTELLOSecretary
Officer
1$0
BIFF DICKERSONPresident
Officer
1$0
PETER ANDERSONVice President
Officer
1$0
JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSONTreasurer
Officer
1$0
TODD HATHAWAYDirector
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE COSTELLOSecretary
Officer
1$0
JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSONTreasurer
Officer
1$0
TODD HATHAWAYPresident
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK KENNEDYSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB CURTISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN BALLWEGTreasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
MIMI CURTISDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
SIMON SEFZIKDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BIFF DICKERSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DON WEBSTERDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
GLORIA HARDENChairman
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN MARTHENSDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN WILSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM VAILDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBBIE COSTELLOPresident
Officer
1$0
DEAN BATESVice President
Officer
1$0
AMBER BECKERVice President
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 602, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-0602
In care of
% RICHARD BAZARD
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSON, PO BOX 602, BELLINGHAM, WA 982270602
Signed the 990
JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSON, Treasurer
Phone
(360) 733-4911
Return prepared by
ARVID GARNAAS CPA PS

Mission

ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING EYEGLASSES, HEARING AIDS, AND WHEELCHAIRS AT NO CHARGE TO NEEDY PERSONS IN WHATCOM COUNTY AND FUND OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • FUNDING EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS AT NO CHARGE TO NEEDY PERSONS IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
    Expenses $71,536
  • FUNDING FOR SUMMER CAMP FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  • FUNDING OTHER CHAIRTABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1707651
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
2000
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$350,187
Income (IRS master file)
$178,791

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$88,076$75,053$350,187XML
990June 2025$70,374$81,451$337,164XML
990June 2024$104,361$101,963$348,241XML
990June 2023$94,595$83,045$345,843IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 31-1707651).

Questions about BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION is 31-1707651.
Is BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB 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 BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names JENNIFER EVANS-THOMPSON.
Who are the officers and directors of BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BELLINGHAM CENTRAL LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $88,076, expenses of $75,053 and total assets of $350,187 at year end.

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