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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1311805

SPIRIT OF PROPELLER

Tax-exempt · KENT, WA 98064

Financials

$98K$22K2023$385K$69K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPIRIT OF PROPELLER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$385,264$68,959$316,305$455,288$5,247$450,041
August 31, 2024990-EZ$98,323$22,072$76,251$390,659$256,923$133,736
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$370,334
of which government grants
$241,504
Program service revenue
$14,430
Investment income
$500
Net gain from sales of assets
$500
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$800
Program services (functional)
$66,970
Management and general (functional)
$1,989

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$390,659
Total assets, end of year
$455,288
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,247
Net assets, end of year
$450,041
Land, buildings and equipment
$383,962
Net assets without donor restrictions
$450,041
Gross receipts
$385,264
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1985
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barnard BruceBoard Member
Trustee or director
15$0
Jean SchneiderTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Al MayhanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Dale BretschneiderBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lee SwanwonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Barnard BruceBoard Member15$0
Al MayhanBoard Member1$0
Jean SchneiderBoard Member1$0
Dale BretschneiderBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 6265, KENT, WA 98064-6265
In care of
% BARNARD BRUCE
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
15300 SE 344th Street, Auburn WA 98092
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jean Schneider, PO BOX 6265, Kent, WA 980646265
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Barnard Bruce, 15300 SE 344th Street, Auburn WA 98092
Signed the 990
Jean Schneider, Treasurer
Phone
(253) 709-1148
Return prepared by
Hingston Miller Hingston PLLC

Mission

The mission of the Spirit of Propeller is to own and provide a safe, affordable maritime training facility for all youth in the greater Seattle area. This includes supporting Sea Scout ships, offering qualified instructors and consultants, and providing a platform for youth maritime education.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Spirit of Propeller organization is to provide youth maritime organizations with equipment, facilities and mentors for the training and development of youth in the maritime community.
    Expenses $66,970 · revenue $14,430

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1311805
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
1986
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$455,288
Income (IRS master file)
$385,264

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$385,264$68,959$455,288IRS
990-EZAugust 2024$98,323$22,072$390,659XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Barnard Bruce
August 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Barnard Bruce
August 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Barnard Bruce
August 31, 2020≤ $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 91-1311805).

Questions about SPIRIT OF PROPELLER

What is the EIN of SPIRIT OF PROPELLER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPIRIT OF PROPELLER is 91-1311805.
Is SPIRIT OF PROPELLER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to SPIRIT OF PROPELLER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SPIRIT OF PROPELLER 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 SPIRIT OF PROPELLER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SPIRIT OF PROPELLER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SPIRIT OF PROPELLER?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Jean Schneider.
Who are the officers and directors of SPIRIT OF PROPELLER?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SPIRIT OF PROPELLER have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $385,264, expenses of $68,959 and total assets of $455,288 at year end.

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