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Ground Fish Forum Inc

  • Seattle, WA
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2000
  • EIN: 91-1741354

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

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

Category: Community Improvement, Capacity Building / Promotion of Business (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$855k (2023)

Expenses
$910k (2023)

Total Assets
$108k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$29 (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
Revenue
$855,424
Expenses
$909,717
Net Income
-$54,293
Net Assets
$107,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $855,424
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $222,383
24.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $86,666
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,603
Total Liabilities $29
Net Assets $107,574
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $215,933 $0 $6,450
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Anderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annika Saltman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth Tooley (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Christiansen (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$686,079
Expenses
$670,839
Net Income
$15,240
Net Assets
$161,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $686,079
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $216,946
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,367
12.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $173,082
Total Liabilities $11,215
Net Assets $161,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $210,646 $0 $6,300
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Anderson (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annika Saltman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$850,000
Expenses
$767,041
Net Income
$82,959
Net Assets
$146,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $850,000
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $188,337
24.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,215
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,767
Total Liabilities $140
Net Assets $146,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $182,862 $0 $5,475
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arne Fuglvog (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annika Saltman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 23, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$590,000
Expenses
$589,480
Net Income
$520
Net Assets
$63,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $590,000
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $196,049
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,215
13.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,797
Total Liabilities $129
Net Assets $63,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $190,349 $0 $5,700
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arne Fuglvog (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annika Saltman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bruton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 24, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$454,750
Expenses
$694,621
Net Income
-$239,871
Net Assets
$63,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $454,750
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $190,550
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,261
11.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,177
Total Liabilities $1,029
Net Assets $63,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $185,000 $0 $5,550
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arne Fuglvog (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bruton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$804,548
Expenses
$625,689
Net Income
$178,859
Net Assets
$303,019
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $804,548
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $182,825
29.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,727
11.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $303,078
Total Liabilities $59
Net Assets $303,019
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $177,500 $0 $5,325
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arne Fuglvog (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bruton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$538,647
Expenses
$533,522
Net Income
$5,125
Net Assets
$124,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $538,647
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $183,855
34.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,727
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,508
Total Liabilities $6,348
Net Assets $124,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $178,500 $0 $5,355
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arne Fuglvog (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Guy (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bruton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$543,492
Expenses
$461,566
Net Income
$81,926
Net Assets
$119,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $543,492
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $177,675
38.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,516
15.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $124,565
Total Liabilities $5,530
Net Assets $119,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $172,500 $0 $5,175
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Guy (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Keith Bruton (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,210
Expenses
$579,755
Net Income
$8,455
Net Assets
$37,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $588,210
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $327,371
56.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,943
Total Liabilities $11,834
Net Assets $37,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $177,500 $0 $5,325
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Tracey (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Robinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karena Adler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$450,450
Expenses
$490,675
Net Income
-$40,225
Net Assets
$28,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $450,450
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $287,782
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,558
Total Liabilities $3,904
Net Assets $28,654
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Woodley (Executive Director) $126,667 $0 $3,800
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Tracey (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Robinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Orr (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$412,100
Expenses
$365,613
Net Income
$46,487
Net Assets
$68,879
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $412,100
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $167,352
45.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,176
Total Liabilities $1,297
Net Assets $68,879
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lorene Swanson (Executive Director) $104,167 $0 $25,073
Todd Loomis (President) $0 $0 $0
Pat Tracey (Sec/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Helena Park (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Doherty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Robinson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Francis O'hara (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Faris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Orr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Wood (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 29, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$374,850
Expenses
$387,583
Net Income
-$12,733
Net Assets
$22,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $374,850
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $177,014
45.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,182
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $115,010
Total Liabilities $92,618
Net Assets $22,392

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$371,549
Expenses
$383,444
Net Income
-$11,895
Net Assets
$35,125
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $371,549
100%
Investment Income $0
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 $173,187
45.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,977
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,424
Total Liabilities $1,299
Net Assets $35,125

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990

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

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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

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

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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-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’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-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 Dec.
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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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