Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 94-3131623

VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA

Also known as VEBA SERVICE GROUP

Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201

Financials

$173.1M$107M2022$211.2M$124.3M2023$227M$140M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$226,969,367$140,042,805$86,926,562$1,242,076,276$0$1,242,076,276
September 30, 2024990$211,218,749$124,335,399$86,883,350$1,095,820,392$3,133,560$1,092,686,832
September 30, 2023990$173,076,595$107,022,534$66,054,061$864,858,216$3,236,183$861,622,033
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$173,346,831
Investment income
$53,622,536
Net gain from sales of assets
$24,700,095
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$131,346,229
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$158,615
Accounting fees
$37,860
Travel
$40,664

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,095,820,392
Total assets, end of year
$1,242,076,276
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,242,076,276
Publicly traded securities
$1,065,447,259
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,242,076,276
Gross receipts
$303,843,129
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1990
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG DETLINGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SYLVIA HUBBARDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOY RAMSDELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
HEATHER BUCHANANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTY WOLFTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE LUNDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JENNIFER SIGNSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doug DetlingChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Sylvia HubbardVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kisty WolfTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Debbie LundSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Heather BuchananTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Joy RamsdellTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Jennifer SignsTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doug DetlingChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Teresa BennerVice Chair - Thru May 2023
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kristy WolfTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Sylvia HubbardSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Debbie LundTrustee - Beginning May 2023
Trustee or director
2$0
Heather BuchananTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Joy RamsdellTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Brad NelsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
221 N WALL ST STE 201, SPOKANE, WA 99201-0822
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DOUGLAS G DETLING, 221 N WALL STREET 201, SPOKANE, WA 99201
Signed the 990
DOUGLAS G DETLING, CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Phone
(509) 838-5571
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE TRUST PROVIDES PUBLIC EMPLOYEES A TAX-FREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA), COMPLIANT WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION, PRUDENT INVESTMENTS AND SUPERB SERVICE.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THIS TRUST HOLDS THE ASSETS OF THE VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES' BENEFICIARY ASSOCIATION HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN THE NORTHWEST (THE PLAN) FOR EMPLOYEES OF COUNTY, CITY, TOWN, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR SIMILAR ENTITY IN WASHINGTON, OREGON OR IDAHO, WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SERVICES TO ITS CITIZENS AND IS AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY STATE STATUTE. THE PLAN PROVIDES A METHOD OF FUNDING QUALIFIED HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ITS PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3131623
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(9): Voluntary employees' beneficiary association
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,242,076,276
Income (IRS master file)
$303,843,129

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$226,969,367$140,042,805$1,242,076,276XML
990September 2024$211,218,749$124,335,399$1,095,820,392XML
990September 2023$173,076,595$107,022,534$864,858,216XML
990September 2022$161,942,003$94,413,921$742,000,780IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 94-3131623).

Questions about VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA

What is the EIN of VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA is 94-3131623.
Is VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(9) since 1992.
Are donations to VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA 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 VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DOUGLAS G DETLING.
Who are the officers and directors of VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEES BENEFICIARY ASSOC TR FOR PUB EMPL STATE OF WA have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $226,969,367, expenses of $140,042,805 and total assets of $1,242,076,276 at year end.

Other nonprofits in SPOKANE

All nonprofits in SPOKANE · Washington · Mutual and membership benefit