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Bellingham Education Association

  • Bellingham, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1978
  • EIN: 91-1047613

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$235k (2024)

Expenses
$276k (2024)

Total Assets
$48.3k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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 Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$234,909
Expenses
$275,807
Net Income
-$40,898
Net Assets
$48,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $234,595
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $314
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,171
9.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,343
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $188,478 $0
Kate Manthey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jen Miller (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Jacen Johnson (Btc Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Adrya Dubel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nic Castona (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trisia Kulaas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Brice (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Wines O'malley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Monique Carpenter (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2025

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,771
Expenses
$291,904
Net Income
-$47,133
Net Assets
$89,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,461
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $310
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,643
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $89,241
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $89,241
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $184,630 $0
Kate Manthey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jen Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robin Russell (Bea Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Katie Lazich (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Nic Castona (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Trisia Kulaas (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Hudson (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Brice (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
Jacen Johnson (Btc Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Wines O'malley (High School) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 25, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,879
Expenses
$263,205
Net Income
-$30,326
Net Assets
$166,646
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,696
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $183
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,451
10.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,646
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $166,646
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $0 $170,730
Kate Manthey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jen Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Beatty (Bea Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Nyman (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Nic Castona (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Eva Chazo (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Hudson (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Robin Russell (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
Jacen Johnson (Btc Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Erin Burke (High School) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 12, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,125
Expenses
$240,622
Net Income
-$10,497
Net Assets
$196,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $229,842
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $283
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,486
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $196,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $158,941 $0
Bruce Mansfield (Bea Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kate Manthey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jen Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Beatty (High School) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Nyman (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Nic Castona (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Eva Chazo (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Hudson (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Robin Russell (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
Jacen Johnson (Btc Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 25, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,841
Expenses
$260,766
Net Income
-$27,925
Net Assets
$214,609
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $232,292
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $549
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,038
8.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,609
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $214,609
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $160,287 $0
Bruce Mansfield (Bea Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Kate Manthey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jen Miller (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Beatty (High School) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Nyman (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Nic Castona (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Eva Chazo (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Hudson (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Robin Russell (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
Jacen Johnson (Btc Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 4, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,103
Expenses
$224,982
Net Income
-$6,879
Net Assets
$254,515
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,284
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $819
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,832
11.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,515
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $254,515
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shirley Potter (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peterson (President) $0 $118,237 $0
Mary Curran (Co Btc Vice) $0 $0 $0
Jason Kefover (Co Btc Vice) $0 $0 $0
Becky Walstad (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alex Brede (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mansfield (High School) $0 $0 $0
Sara Strommer (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Kate Manthey (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Jaylani Evans (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
James Walsh Jr (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Ottum (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$230,808
Expenses
$193,872
Net Income
$36,936
Net Assets
$261,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $230,123
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $685
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,523
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $261,669
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $261,669
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shirley Potter (President) $0 $118,145 $0
Stan Kreft (Bsd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Mary Curran (Co Btc Vice) $0 $0 $0
Jason Kefover (Co Btc Vice) $0 $0 $0
Becky Walstad (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Peterson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Mansfield (High School) $0 $0 $0
Sara Strommer (Middle Schoo) $0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hinshaw (Elementary) $0 $0 $0
Jaylani Evans (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Kate Manthey (Rep At Large) $0 $0 $0
Alex Brede (Appointed) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,347
Expenses
$180,418
Net Income
$5,929
Net Assets
$224,733
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,792
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $555
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,733
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $224,733

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,594
Expenses
$210,821
Net Income
-$19,227
Net Assets
$218,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,972
99.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $622
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,804
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $218,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Shirley Potter (President) $0 $0
Stan Kreft (Bsd Vice President) $0 $0
Jason Kefor (Co Btc Vice Pres) $0 $0
Becky Walstad (Secretary) $0 $0
Lisa Peterson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Lin Miltenberger (Board Member) $0 $0
Malcolm Kennell (Board Member) $0 $0
Jaylani Evans (Board Member) $0 $0
Alex Brede (Board Member) $0 $0
Sara Strommer (Board Member) $0 $0
Tom Caldwell (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Curran (Co Btc Vice Pres) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 20, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,538
Expenses
$201,471
Net Income
-$14,933
Net Assets
$243,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,628
99.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $910
0.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,061
Total Liabilities $3,240
Net Assets $243,821

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990-EZ
Filed on March 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$189,909
Expenses
$200,107
Net Income
-$10,198
Net Assets
$258,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,827
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,082
0.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $260,762
Total Liabilities $2,008
Net Assets $258,754

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2006

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2005

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

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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