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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1039776

ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

Financials

$659K$502K2023$716K$578K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$715,682$577,549$138,133$1,076,079$23,403$1,052,676
May 31, 2024990$658,504$501,597$156,907$926,754$17,210$909,544
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$680,774
Membership dues
$8,746
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$19,202
Net income from fundraising events
$15,706
Other revenue
$15,706

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$72,337
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,346
Accounting fees
$8,100
Occupancy
$123,995
Depreciation
$7,464
Program services (functional)
$375,277
Management and general (functional)
$33,758
Fundraising (functional)
$168,514

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$926,754
Total assets, end of year
$1,076,079
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,403
Net assets, end of year
$1,052,676
Land, buildings and equipment
$49,974
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,052,676
Gross receipts
$718,269
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Year formed
1978
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RHONDA MCINTURFFVP RETAIL SA
Trustee or director
2$0
SYLVIA BERNSTEINVP MARKETING
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHY SABELVP ADMINISTR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE SADLERVP RESOURCE
Trustee or director
2$0
JOAN MARTINRECORDING SE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHELLEY FISHWILDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CINDY O'BRIENVP PHILANTHR
Trustee or director
2$0
KAHTY ZIELINSKIVP MEMBERSHI
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDY OXFORDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KAY MCDADEVP STRATEGIC
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY O'BRIENVP FINANCE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SARAH SPINKSPARLIAMENTAR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RHONDA MCINTURFFVP PHILANTHR
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY MARGARET LEUVP MARKETING
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDY DENTINGERVP ADMINISTR
Trustee or director
2$0
RUTH SCHIPPERVP RESOURCE
Trustee or director
2$0
JOAN MARTINRECORDING SE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHELLEY FISHWILDPRESIDENT-EL
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA DUNKLEYVP FINANCE
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY SCHNEIDERVP MEMBERSHI
Trustee or director
2$0
JUDY OXFORDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SARAH SPINKSVP STRATEGIC
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY O'BRIENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUE ORAMVP RETAIL SA
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2817 MERIDIAN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2412
In care of
% STEPHANIE SADLER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHELLEY FISHWILD
Signed the 990
JUDY OXFORD, TREASURER
Phone
(360) 319-3453
Return prepared by
ARTINO ADVISORY GROUP PS

Mission

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROVIDES NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY AREA. UNDER OPERATION SCHOOL BELL IS THE TEEN TEAM PROGRAM, A VOUCHER SYSTEM FOR HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING AND SHOES AS WELL AS BOOKS AND BEYOND, A PROGRAM THAT SELECTS AND PURCHASES BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 18 TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING. 2044 STUDENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH ITEMS DURING THE YEAR.
    Expenses $276,578
  • ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO QUALIFYING YOUTH IN THE BELLINGHAM AND WHATCOM COUNTY AREA ON A YEARLY BASIS. 114 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED DURING THE YEAR.
    Expenses $72,337 · grants $72,337
  • CARE CENTER SUPPORT PROVIDES HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR RESIDENTS IN LOCAL NURSING HOMES. 120 CARE CENTER RESIDENTS WERE REMEMBERED WITH GIFTS.
    Expenses $26,362
  • EATING HEALTHY PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO ENCOURAGE GROWING & EATING ORGANIC FRUITS & VEGETABLES. 20 STUDENTS RECEIVED SUPPORT IN THIS PROGRAM.

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

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

IRS record

EIN
91-1039776
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
1978
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,076,079
Income (IRS master file)
$718,269

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$715,682$577,549$1,076,079XML
990May 2024$658,504$501,597$926,754XML
990May 2023$501,560$437,952$774,717IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 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 91-1039776).

Questions about ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM

What is the EIN of ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM is 91-1039776.
Is ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
Are donations to ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM 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 ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names SHELLEY FISHWILD.
Who are the officers and directors of ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ACTION LEAGUE OF BELLINGHAM have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $715,682, expenses of $577,549 and total assets of $1,076,079 at year end.

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