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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1271983

WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION

Also known as WRPA

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98133

Financials

$518K$463K2023$520K$596K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$520,310$596,400-$76,090$541,482$103,898$437,584
December 31, 2023990$517,600$462,828$54,772$309,416$0$309,416
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$162,443
Membership dues
$162,413
Program service revenue
$345,788
Investment income
$12,079
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,497
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$987
Travel
$11,417
Program services (functional)
$361,020
Management and general (functional)
$235,380

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$508,404
Total assets, end of year
$541,482
Total liabilities, end of year
$103,898
Net assets, end of year
$437,584
Net assets without donor restrictions
$221,833
Net assets with donor restrictions
$215,751
Gross receipts
$520,310
Employees
0
Volunteers
38
Year formed
1947
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER BURBIDGEPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICK FARLINEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS POWELLPRESIDENT ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LISA NIELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA ELLSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEISHA TAYLORTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JEFF OZIMEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JULIE PIPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STACEY ALLINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER WILLSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVE JOHNSONPAST-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIFER BURBIDGEPRESIDENT-ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICK FARLINEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANDY COLEMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARYKE BURGESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA ELLSONTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEISHA TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRIAN JUDDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2150 N 107TH STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98133-1305
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Keisha Taylor, 2150 N 107TH STREET 330, SEATTLE, WA 98133
Signed the 990
Keisha Taylor, TREASURER
Phone
(206) 367-8704
Return prepared by
Resource Accounting Services Inc

Mission

FACILITATE CONNECTIONS,ADVOCATE FOR PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR AGENCIES,AND PROVIDE ROBUST LEARNING AND SKILL ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EQUITABLY SUPPORT RECREATION,CULTURE,AND PARK PROFESSIONALS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Annual Conference is the premier annual event of the Washington parks and recreation community, traditionally welcoming parks and recreation professionals, sponsors,exhibitors,and speakers, giving opportunity to reconnect,share what is working, and shape what comes next for parks and recreation across Washington.
    Expenses $116,828 · revenue $197,600
  • EACH YEAR WRPA HOSTS A FALL TRAINING EVENT TO DEEP DIVE INTO TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE PROFESSION, FOCUSING ON HARD SKILLS LEARNING FOR PARKS PROFESSIONALS
    Expenses $11,685 · revenue $33,203
  • THE CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND SAFETY INSPECTOR COURSE IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM ON PLAYGROUND HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT METHODS OFFERED ANYWHERE.
    Expenses $178,388 · revenue $82,125
  • EDUCATION AND SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE PARKS,RECREATION,ART AND LEISURE PURSUITS IN WASHINGTON STATE.SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO APPROX 2,000+MEMBERS.AND UP TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 RECREATION AND PARKS PROFESSIONALS IN WASHINGTON STATE
    Expenses $54,119 · grants $5,497 · revenue $166,173

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1271983
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$541,482
Income (IRS master file)
$520,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$520,310$596,400$541,482IRS
990-TDecember 2025–––IRS
990December 2023$517,600$462,828$309,416XML
990December 2022$452,190$445,186$251,471IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 91-1271983).

Questions about WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION is 91-1271983.
Is WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION 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 RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION 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 WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Keisha Taylor.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WASHINGTON RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $520,310, expenses of $596,400 and total assets of $541,482 at year end.

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