Nonprofit · EIN 73-1645374
WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT
Tax-exempt · REDMOND, WA 98073
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $425,661 | $442,042 | -$16,381 | $142,624 | -$7,722 | $150,346 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $307,818 | $178,727 | $129,091 | $168,279 | $1,552 | $166,727 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $425,661
- Membership dues
- $14,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,962
- Travel
- $2,067
- Program services (functional)
- $403,945
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,097
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $168,279
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,624
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$7,722
- Net assets, end of year
- $150,346
- Gross receipts
- $425,661
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D EDSON CLARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC STAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE ERB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GERRY POLLET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDITH A ENDEJAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE FANCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY WATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAM PACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM JOHN CRITTENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN MELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN MINNICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH SELLS MARCLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH SHIPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUNELL HAUGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN HIATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| D EDSON CLARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC STAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE ERB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GERRY POLLET | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDITH A ENDEJAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE RILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BEATON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE FANCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY WATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SAM PACE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TOBY NIXON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM JOHN CRITTENDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN MELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN MINNICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH SELLS MARCLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH SHIPMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUNELL HAUGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE OLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2633, REDMOND, WA 98073-2633
- In care of
- % MICHELE OSBORNE DAVIS WRIGHT TREM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MIKE FANCHER, 3774 W COMMODORE WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98199
- Signed the 990
- D EDSON CLARK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (206) 782-0393
- Website
- WWW.WASHINGTONCOG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRC ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS THROUGH THE COURTS AND THE LEGISLATURE TO DEFEND AND STRENGTHEN WASHINGTON'S OPEN GOVERNMENT LAWS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS REGARDING OPEN MEETING AND RECORDS AROUND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ATTENDED BY THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES TO ADVOCATE PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO ACCESS GOVERMENT INFORMATION.Expenses $251,284
- SPONSOR HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN-GOVERNMENT PRINCIPLES.Expenses $76,330
- ANNUAL AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAS DONE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY TO ADVANCE THE EFFORTS OF THE WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT.Expenses $76,331
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1645374
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R63)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,624
- Income (IRS master file)
- $425,661
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $425,661 | $442,042 | $142,624 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $307,818 | $178,727 | $168,279 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 73-1645374).
Questions about WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT is 73-1645374.
- Is WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT 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 COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MIKE FANCHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON COALITION FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $425,661, expenses of $442,042 and total assets of $142,624 at year end.
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