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First Financial Northwest Foundation

  • Renton, WA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2009
  • EIN: 26-1421623

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$621k (2023)

Expenses
$730k (2023)

Total Assets
$14.9M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$621,124
Expenses
$729,870
Net Income
-$108,746
Net Assets
$14,898,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,143
0.5%
Dividends $537,881
86.6%
Sales of Assets $80,100
12.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $690,599
94.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,898,230
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,898,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 2, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$548,641
Expenses
$913,578
Net Income
-$364,937
Net Assets
$16,142,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $509
0.1%
Dividends $489,540
89.2%
Sales of Assets $48,945
8.9%
Other Income $9,647
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $869,700
95.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,142,347
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,142,347
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$612,886
Expenses
$724,644
Net Income
-$111,758
Net Assets
$18,088,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $254
0.0%
Dividends $463,377
75.6%
Sales of Assets $149,255
24.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $681,363
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,088,513
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,088,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$495,511
Expenses
$690,160
Net Income
-$194,649
Net Assets
$13,839,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $822
0.2%
Dividends $439,586
88.7%
Sales of Assets $55,103
11.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $647,667
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,839,420
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $13,839,419
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$618,774
Expenses
$1,097,204
Net Income
-$478,430
Net Assets
$17,274,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,232
0.4%
Dividends $420,571
68.0%
Sales of Assets $186,471
30.1%
Other Income $9,500
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,053,661
96.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,274,709
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $17,274,708
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$688,516
Expenses
$1,124,285
Net Income
-$435,769
Net Assets
$18,181,061
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,574
0.5%
Dividends $388,637
56.4%
Sales of Assets $270,788
39.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,081,694
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,181,061
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,181,061
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
Dolores Gibbons (Trustee) $0 $0
Terry Higashiyama (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 12, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$290,335
Expenses
$1,068,067
Net Income
-$777,732
Net Assets
$19,059,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6,835
2.4%
Dividends $283,500
97.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,011,723
94.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,059,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,059,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Norma J Mcquiller (Trustee) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 6, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,579,344
Expenses
$865,807
Net Income
$713,537
Net Assets
$24,238,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,085
0.1%
Dividends $294,804
18.7%
Sales of Assets $1,282,455
81.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $853,567
98.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,238,171
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,238,171
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Harry A Blencoe (Trustee) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 7, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$437,639
Expenses
$786,043
Net Income
-$348,404
Net Assets
$18,427,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $891
0.2%
Dividends $318,192
72.7%
Sales of Assets $118,556
27.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $771,030
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,427,814
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $18,427,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Harry A Blencoe (Trustee) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 28, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$322,417
Expenses
$702,043
Net Income
-$379,626
Net Assets
$16,381,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $421
0.1%
Dividends $273,410
84.8%
Sales of Assets $48,586
15.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $694,201
98.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,381,882
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,381,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Harry A Blencoe (Trustee) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$188,821
Expenses
$690,531
Net Income
-$501,710
Net Assets
$14,536,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $722
0.4%
Dividends $170,652
90.4%
Sales of Assets $17,447
9.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $661,861
95.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,536,461
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,536,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gary F Kohlwes (Executive Director) $0 $0
Harry A Blencoe (Trustee) $0 $0
Joann E Lee (Treasurer) $0 $0
Charles J Delaurenti Ii (Chairman) $0 $0
Gary F Faull (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$144,878
Expenses
$479,330
Net Income
-$624,208
Net Assets
$10,922,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $433
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $600
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $453,550
94.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,222,517
Total Liabilities $300,000
Net Assets $10,922,517

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$503,876
Expenses
$459,974
Net Income
-$963,850
Net Assets
$8,858,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,307
Dividends $35
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $2,797
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $430,532
93.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,158,230
Total Liabilities $300,000
Net Assets $8,858,230

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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