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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3414267

CARNATION FARMS

Tax-exempt · CARNATION, WA 98014

Financials

$3.3M$3.6M2023$5.2M$4.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CARNATION FARMS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,164,385$4,258,720$905,665$3,205,057$656,783$2,548,274
December 31, 2023990$3,265,731$3,614,287-$348,556$2,666,879$1,024,270$1,642,609
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,996,211
Program service revenue
$470,692
Investment income
$2,820
Net rental income
$390,619
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,752
Net income from sales of inventory
-$19,321
Other revenue
$694,662

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$300,781
Other salaries and wages
$1,472,388
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,191,261
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$119,127
Accounting fees
$59,646
Occupancy
$471,368
Travel
$20,159
Depreciation
$125,517
Program services (functional)
$2,922,249
Management and general (functional)
$1,208,727
Fundraising (functional)
$127,744

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,666,879
Total assets, end of year
$3,205,057
Total liabilities, end of year
$656,783
Net assets, end of year
$2,548,274
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,338,738
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,844,205
Net assets with donor restrictions
$704,069
Gross unrelated business income
$315,908
Gross receipts
$5,796,237
Employees
40
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2016
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Evangemine LiwagFin. Controller
Officer
40$133,852$23,681
Paul ShoemakerExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$110,220$33,028
Eric PoppAG Director40$90,190$16,777
Kristen SchumackerCulinary Director40$99,150$7,192
Niels BrisbaneChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Elbrige StuartTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sarah OderydSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Daniel OderydDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bryant HelveyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Janice LaFontaineDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nathaniel SiemensDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Joe DicksonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aimee LePageDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Susan LivingstonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
PAUL SHOEMAKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$103,505$26,695
EVANGEMINE LIWAGFINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Officer
40$110,892$13,624
ELBRIDGE STUART IIIPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SARAH ODERYDVICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
NIELS BRISBANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRYANT HELVEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANICE LAFONTAINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DANIEL ODERYDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
28901 NE CARNATION FARM RD, CARNATION, WA 98014-8800
In care of
% EVANGEMIHE S LIWOG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Evangemine Liwag, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road, Carnation, WA 98014
Signed the 990
Evangemine Liwag, Financial Controller
Phone
(425) 844-3100
Return prepared by
JACOBSON LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES PLLC

Mission

Carnation Farms is a community-based hub for regenerative food and agriculture that educates and empowers the work of culinary & food and farming professionals.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Agriculture- Carnation Farms regenerative and sustainable agriculture activities include 400 acres of certified organic vegetable, fruit, hay, and livestock production for sale and use in educational programs. The Carnation Farmstand welcomes over 10,000 visitors annually, selling farm products to the community and offering a marketplace for other local farmers. Products are also distributed to restaurants, caterers, and hunger-relief organizations, advancing our mission of promoting regenerative agriculture, local food access, and community engagement.
    Expenses $2,189,089 · revenue $612,531
  • Culinary - The culinary program showcases the connection between regenerative agriculture and wholesome, seasonal food through farm-to-table cooking and education. Using ingredients from our certified organic farm, the culinary team prepares meals for retreats, weddings, and community events, and creates value-added products for the Farmstand. The program fosters food literacy and appreciation for sustainable practices that strengthen local food systems.
    Expenses $498,099
  • Retreats & Weddings-Carnation Farms hosts retreats and weddings that connect people to the land through experiences rooted in sustainability and community. Guests enjoy the farms natural beauty, locally sourced cuisine, and regenerative farming environment. Revenue from these events supports our agricultural, culinary, and educational programs, helping sustain our mission to promote healthy food systems and environmental stewardship.
    Expenses $235,061 · revenue $315,908

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-3414267
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,205,057
Income (IRS master file)
$5,796,237

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,164,385$4,258,720$3,205,057XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$3,265,731$3,614,287$2,666,879XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$3,163,365$3,040,145$2,504,172IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 81-3414267).

Questions about CARNATION FARMS

What is the EIN of CARNATION FARMS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CARNATION FARMS is 81-3414267.
Is CARNATION FARMS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to CARNATION FARMS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CARNATION FARMS 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 CARNATION FARMS 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 CARNATION FARMS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CARNATION FARMS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Evangemine Liwag.
Who are the officers and directors of CARNATION FARMS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,852 (Evangemine Liwag, Fin. Controller).
How much revenue does CARNATION FARMS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,164,385, expenses of $4,258,720 and total assets of $3,205,057 at year end.

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