Nonprofit · EIN 81-3403538
GRIEF DIALOGUES
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $103,200 | $104,700 | -$1,500 | $2,123 | $3,438 | -$1,315 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,942 | $79,366 | -$2,424 | $6,759 | $5,575 | $1,184 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $279,411 | $285,976 | -$6,565 | $5,238 | $1,630 | $3,608 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,909
- Program service revenue
- $54,122
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,831
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,302
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $48,765
- Occupancy
- $6,810
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,134
- Other expenses
- $32,689
- Program services (functional)
- $104,699
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,759
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,438
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,315
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,123
- Gross receipts
- $105,031
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Coplan | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Pohlmann | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Coplan | Chairman | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Coplan | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Pohlmann | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Coplan | Chairman | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Coplan | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Pohlmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Coplan | Chairman Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1107 1ST AVE APT 907, SEATTLE, WA 98101-2946
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH A COPLAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1107 FIRST AVE Suite 907, SEATTLE WA 98101
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- ELIZABETH COPLAN, 7734 SPRINGRIDGE ROAD, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WA 98110
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ellen Brotman, Bookkeeper
- Phone
- (206) 930-9984
- Website
- GRIEFDIALOGUES.COM
Mission
Using art to facilitate a massive conversation about all things death, dying and grief-related.
Program accomplishments
- Theatre rentals: To produce and perform plays that prompt thought, discussion and change on death and dying.Expenses $6,810
- Outside Contract Services: contracting writers, directors, producers and actors for the plays being produced and performed.Expenses $41,434
- Operations: the marketing, business, website, transcription and accounting expenses to support Programs I and II.Expenses $42,752
- Other Expenses: Education, charitable contributions and travel.Expenses $13,703
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3403538
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $105,031
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $103,200 | $104,700 | $2,123 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,942 | $79,366 | $6,759 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $279,411 | $285,976 | $5,238 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: ELIZABETH COPLAN | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: ELIZABETH COPLAN | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: ELIZABETH COPLAN | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-3403538).
Questions about GRIEF DIALOGUES
- What is the EIN of GRIEF DIALOGUES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRIEF DIALOGUES is 81-3403538.
- Is GRIEF DIALOGUES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to GRIEF DIALOGUES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRIEF DIALOGUES 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 GRIEF DIALOGUES 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 GRIEF DIALOGUES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRIEF DIALOGUES?
- The 990-N for 2022 names ELIZABETH COPLAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRIEF DIALOGUES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRIEF DIALOGUES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $103,200, expenses of $104,700 and total assets of $2,123 at year end.
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