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Nonprofit · EIN 91-2021165

WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104

Financials

$2.3M$2.5M2023$3M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,996,492$2,718,756$277,736$10,253,442$4,960,482$5,292,960
December 31, 2023990$2,309,366$2,466,048-$156,682$10,469,209$5,441,392$5,027,817
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,773,399
of which government grants
$288,618
Program service revenue
$103,174
Investment income
$104,002
Other revenue
$15,917

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,522
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$198,313
Other salaries and wages
$1,008,423
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,644,051
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$113,600
Accounting fees
$38,690
Occupancy
$114,157
Depreciation
$50,635
Program services (functional)
$1,853,031
Management and general (functional)
$415,157
Fundraising (functional)
$450,568

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,469,209
Total assets, end of year
$10,253,442
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,960,482
Net assets, end of year
$5,292,960
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,266,321
Publicly traded securities
$120,382
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,009,918
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,283,042
Gross receipts
$3,309,486
Employees
17
Volunteers
63
Year formed
1999
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
MELISSA CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
36$157,674$40,639
JOAN CAINEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JOSH MONAGHANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MORGAN MAKITREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
NATHAN BRITTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DANIEL HORSTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PAMELA HINCKLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TODD OLSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE WENDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARK KANTORBOARD MEMBER (THRU APR)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
RACHEL HYNESBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEP)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE KNIGHTBOARD MEMBER (THRU MAR)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GARY KOTZENBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEP)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELISSA CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
36$120,040$39,497
JOAN CAINEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
JOSH MONAGHANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MARK KANTORIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
RACHEL HYNESTREASURER/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
PAMELA HINCKLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DR STEPHEN JONESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE KNIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GARY KOTZENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MORGAN MAKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JARED MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TODD OLSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BOB PETERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KATE WENDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BETH MONDZAC THROUGH 042023BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SANDY WOOD THROUGH 042023BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LIZ GORMAN THROUGH 042023BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
450 ALASKAN WAY S STE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2785
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELISSA CAMPBELL, 450 ALASKAN WAY SOUTH OFFICE 235, SEATTLE, WA 98104
Signed the 990
MORGAN MAKI, TREASURER
Phone
(206) 547-9855
Return prepared by
GREENWOOD OHLUND PS

Mission

THE CURRENT NEEDS OF WASHINGTON'S LAND AND FARMERS CALL FOR A NEW STRATEGY TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND RESILIENT FUTURE. AT WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST, WE AIM TO: PERMANENTLY PROTECT WHAT IS LEFT OF OUR MOST VALUABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS. REDUCE BARRIERS TO LAND ACCESS AND CREATE LAND AFFORDABILITY FOR A NEW GENERATION OF FARMERS. PROMOTE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONSERVATION: EVERY DAY, WE WORK TO PROTECT ONE OF OUR MOST VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES: FARMLAND. WE PROTECT FARMLAND FOREVER BY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS TO REMOVE THEIR FARM'S DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, OR BY PURCHASING AT-RISK FARMLAND WITH THE GOAL OF LEASING OR SELLING IT TO A LOCAL FARMER. CONSERVATION MAKES FARMLAND MORE AFFORDABLE AND HELPSKEEP IT PRODUCTIVE INTO THE FUTURE.
    Expenses $659,174
  • FARM TO FARMER: FARM TO FARMER IS A PROGRAM OF WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST THAT AIMS TO HELP FARMERS FIND LAND, BUILD CAPACITY, ACCESS RESOURCES, AND ULTIMATELY, THRIVE AS BUSINESS OWNERS AND STEWARDS OF THE LAND. WE OFFER PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO CURRENT AND ASPIRING FARMERS, FARMING COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES, FARM ORGANIZATIONS, AND FARMLAND OWNERS IN WASHINGTON. WE WORK WITH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO CO-CREATE PLANS THAT ADVANCE THEIR FARM BUSINESS AND FARMLAND STEWARDSHIP GOALS, AND PARTNER WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS SUCH AS LAWYERS, REALTORS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO OUR PARTICIPANTS.
    Expenses $440,267
  • STEWARDSHIP: WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST'S STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE HEALTH OF OUR CONSERVED FARMS, BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT SIMPLY PROTECTING FARMLAND FROM FUTURE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT ENOUGH TO ENSURE IT REMAINS VIABLE AND PRODUCTIVE INTO THE FUTURE. AFTER ALL, HEALTHY FARMS INVEST IN OUR SOIL, WATER, AND HABITAT CREATING RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF A CHANGING CLIMATE. PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND FEEDS COMMUNITIES, BUILDS ECONOMIES, AND PROVIDES A LIVELIHOOD FOR FARMERS. THE CORE TENANT OF OUR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE THAT THE NATURAL RESOURCES ON OUR CONSERVED FARMS ARE PROTECTED, TO KEEP THE LAND IN FARMING FOREVER. IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE LAND WE PROTECT THRIVES INTO THE FUTURE, WE SUPPORT FARMERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SOIL HEALTH ON THEIR FARMS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE, RANGING FROM VOLUNTEER RESTORATION AND CONNECTIONS WITH TECHNICAL ADVISERS TO OUR MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM, ADVANCING FARM SUSTAINABILITY. WITH EACH OF THESE EFFORTS, WE RELY ON LOCAL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, COST-SHARE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPLEMENT OUR SHARED GOALS OF SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT.
    Expenses $426,815 · grants $3,522 · revenue $103,174
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: THROUGH THE TRUST'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT OUR CAUSE FIRST HAND - EITHER ON THE FARM OR CLOSER TO HOME. WE HOST EVENTS SO THAT ATTENDEES CAN DIG INTO LOCAL FARMING ISSUES AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. WE ALSO SHOW UP AT PARTNER EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE WORK TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND LOCAL CONNECTIONS.
    Expenses $326,775

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
91-2021165
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
2000
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,253,442
Income (IRS master file)
$3,309,486

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,996,492$2,718,756$10,253,442XML
990December 2023$2,309,366$2,466,048$10,469,209XML
990December 2022$1,928,722$2,341,559$10,039,142IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 91-2021165).

Questions about WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST is 91-2021165.
Is WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
Are donations to WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST 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 FARMLAND TRUST 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 WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST 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 WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA CAMPBELL.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,674 (MELISSA CAMPBELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WASHINGTON FARMLAND TRUST have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,996,492, expenses of $2,718,756 and total assets of $10,253,442 at year end.

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