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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1720259

NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION

Also known as DISC NW

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98122

Financials

$1.4M$1.6M2023$1.7M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,712,367$1,623,797$88,570$128,348$0$128,348
December 31, 2023990$1,436,954$1,648,062-$211,108$70,162$30,277$39,885
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,455
Program service revenue
$1,557,918
Investment income
$550
Net rental income
$564
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,681
Other revenue
$16,444

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$109,248
Other salaries and wages
$400,413
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$586,520
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,693
Occupancy
$28,234
Travel
$910
Program services (functional)
$1,261,801
Management and general (functional)
$302,707
Fundraising (functional)
$59,289

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,162
Total assets, end of year
$128,348
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$128,348
Gross receipts
$1,722,915
Employees
87
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1996
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
Jude LaReneExecutive Director
Officer
40$88,975$20,273
Kate SpeckPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Laura MansonVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Alan HensleyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Sarah TitcombSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Ted KalmusBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Betsy Klebanoff-HillsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Matt StenovecBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Erin ArmstrongBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Taylor KanemoriBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Samuel TerryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jude LaReneExecutive Director
Officer
40$83,000
Kate SpeckPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Laura MansonVice-President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Alan HensleyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Sarah TitcombSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Ted KalmusBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Betsy Klebanoff-HillsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Matt StenovecBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Erin ArmstrongBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Taylor KanemoriBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Samuel TerryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2715 E COLUMBIA ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4941
In care of
% WILLIAM BARTRAM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Alex Matthison, PO Box 85112, Seattle, WA 98145
Signed the 990
ALEX MATTHISON, TREASURER
Phone
(206) 946-6533
Return prepared by
CLARK NUBER PS

Mission

As the home for Ultimate in our region, DiscNW creates inclusive and equitable opportunities to engage with the sport at all levels.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Leagues: The Northwest Ultimate Association organized and operated 15 adult recreational leagues in 2024. Several leagues were structured to accommodate inexperienced players. two leagues were limited to male-identifying athletes, three leagues were limited to female-identifying athletes, and ten were mixed-gender. Leagues served players in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, including King, Whatcom and Pierce Counties. The total number of adults served was approximately 5400.
    Expenses $299,714 · revenue $377,100
  • Tournaments: The Northwest Ultimate Association organized and operated three ultimate tournaments for adults. They supported beginner and intermediate-level players. One tournament was a mixed-gender event, one served female-identifying athletes, and one served male-identifying athletes. The tournaments were held in Seattle, Snohomish, and Burlington. The total of people served was approximately 1800.
    Expenses $219,438 · revenue $219,762
  • Youth Activities: In 2024, the Northwest Ultimate Association organized and operated 13 youth leagues, nine youth tournaments, and fourteen youth camps. Youth activities served the greater Seattle metropolitan area, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Burlington, Seatac, North Bend and Tacoma. The total number of children served was over 7500.
    Expenses $742,649 · revenue $961,056

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
91-1720259
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$128,348
Income (IRS master file)
$1,722,915

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,712,367$1,623,797$128,348XML
990December 2023$1,436,954$1,648,062$70,162XML
990December 2022$1,252,696$1,376,633$265,993IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 91-1720259).

Questions about NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION is 91-1720259.
Is NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST ULTIMATE 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 NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION 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 NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Alex Matthison.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $88,975 (Jude LaRene, Executive Director).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST ULTIMATE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,712,367, expenses of $1,623,797 and total assets of $128,348 at year end.

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