Nonprofit · EIN 94-3049072
MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SILVERDALE, WA 98383
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,954 | $70,654 | $14,300 | $157,307 | – | $157,307 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,046 | $42,794 | $33,252 | $143,007 | – | $143,007 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $58,819 | $42,392 | $16,427 | $109,755 | – | $109,755 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Investment income
- $3,029
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,426
- Other revenue
- $83,351
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $89
- Other expenses
- $70,565
- Program services (functional)
- $22,814
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $143,007
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,307
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,307
- Cash, savings and investments
- $154,609
- Gross receipts
- $86,450
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolynn P Nichols | Board of Director Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Judy A Conlow | Board of Directors President | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Stevens | Board of Directors Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Licari | Board of Directors Secretary | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolynn P Nichols | Board of Director Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Kusche | Board of Directors President | 5 | $0 |
| Ed Seals | Board of Directors Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Licari | Board of Directors Secretary | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolynn P Nichol | Board of Director Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Paul Kusche | Board of Directors President | 5 | $0 |
| Ed Seals | Board of Directors Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Licari | Board of Directors Secretary | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3077, SILVERDALE, WA 98383-3077
- In care of
- % CAROLYNN NICHOLS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 3077, Silverdale WA 98383
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Andrea Gergen, PO Box 3077, Silverdale WA 98383
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Carolynn Nichols, Treasurer
- Website
- www.kitsapgardens.org
Mission
Promoting long term environmental health through sound and sustainable horticultural practices. The purpose of this non-profit Foundation are solely educational and charitable to enhance and supplement the effort of the WSU Master Gardener Program and thereby provide education and information to the citizens of Kitsap County state of Washington
Program accomplishments
- Hosted annual plant sale which is our primary fundraising activity. Current year proceeds are used to support the following year foundation expenses. These funds are used to support the WSU Program as well as demonstration gardens. The WSU program supports 200+ volunteer gardeners that provide education and time in the Kitsap County community. It also supports 4 demonstration gardens within the county. The demonstration gardens donated 5300+ pounds of food to local food banks.Expenses $14,361
- WSU Program is supported by the foundation provides certification and training to over 200 community volunteers certified Master Gardeners Emeritus Master Gardeners and new Master Gardener Interns and cover the cost to provide and maintain 4 demonstration gardens. The foundation pays for the rent for the WSU Extension office as well as covers operations expense to support currently certified and intern Master Gardeners who contributed 17000+ hours of volunteer time to the community by hosting plant answer clinics farmers markets various special events STEM water conservations etc.Expenses $7,503
- The foundation also provided community education through monthly seminars open to the public 6 months of the year January through June typically. Foundation funds pay for speakers any seminar costs to support the administration of the organization in order to fulfill its mission. Approximately 30 to 40 people attend these seminars including members of the public.Expenses $950
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3049072
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,307
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,450
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $84,954 | $70,654 | $157,307 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,046 | $42,794 | $143,007 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,819 | $42,392 | $109,755 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Andrea Gergen | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Andrea Gergen | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Andrea Gergen | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Celia Johnson | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 94-3049072).
Questions about MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY
- What is the EIN of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY is 94-3049072.
- Is MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY 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 MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY 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 MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Andrea Gergen.
- Who are the officers and directors of MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION OF KITSAP COUNTY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $84,954, expenses of $70,654 and total assets of $157,307 at year end.
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