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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1998131

WOMEN SHARING HOPE

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98228

Financials

$72K$70K2023$69K$68K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOMEN SHARING HOPE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990-EZ$69,411$68,080$1,331$18,712$0$18,712
August 31, 2024990-EZ$72,306$69,587$2,719$17,381$0$17,381
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,573
Membership dues
$4,440
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$48,398
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$63,850
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$553
Other expenses
$3,677
Program services (functional)
$63,850

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,381
Total assets, end of year
$18,712
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$18,712
Cash, savings and investments
$18,712
Gross receipts
$98,892

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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer ColemanCo-President2$0
Sarah GibbCo-President2$0
Julie GuayCo-Secretary2$0
Sandy LankhaarCo-Secretary2$0
Kim KoyamatsuCo-Treasurer4$0
Carolyn HannaCo-Treasurer4$0
Karen EvichFinance Director2$0
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jade Humphriesco-President2$0
Jenifer ColemanCo-President2$0
Carolyn HannaCo-Treasurer4$0
Kim KoyamatsuCo-Treasurer4$0
Dayle NevittSecretary2$0
Karen EvichFinance Director2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 29598, BELLINGHAM, WA 98228-1598
In care of
% KAREN EVICH
Signed the 990-EZ
Karen Evich, Finance Director
Phone
(360) 671-1354

Mission

To provide charitable funds to women and children of Whatcom County, Washington for specific use as agreed upon by a majority of the active members of the organization.

990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • YWCA of Bellingham, funds to complete refurbishing, for city occupancy permit, of office building into 19 shelter units for mothers with children under age 5.
    Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
  • NAMI of Whatcom Chapter, funds to train 5 instructors and implement Spanish language introductory classes for family support and resources available for those with family members having mental health issues.. Serving about 2,000 individuals
    Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
  • Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, repair and new build for outdoor secured space used for supervised visitation of children.
    Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000
  • Other smaller grants in Schedule O
    Expenses $11,850 · grants $11,850

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-EZ on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for WOMEN SHARING HOPE

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
91-1998131
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
2001
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,712
Income (IRS master file)
$98,892

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZAugust 2025$69,411$68,080$18,712XML
990-EZAugust 2024$72,306$69,587$17,381XML
990-EZAugust 2023–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2022–––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 91-1998131).

Questions about WOMEN SHARING HOPE

What is the EIN of WOMEN SHARING HOPE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMEN SHARING HOPE is 91-1998131.
Is WOMEN SHARING HOPE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to WOMEN SHARING HOPE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOMEN SHARING HOPE 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 WOMEN SHARING HOPE 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 WOMEN SHARING HOPE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of WOMEN SHARING HOPE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WOMEN SHARING HOPE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $69,411, expenses of $68,080 and total assets of $18,712 at year end.

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