Alta Foundation

Seattle, WA
Tax-exempt since April 2000
EIN: 91-2014274

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) 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 Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$53.6k (2024)

Expenses

$76.9k (2024)

Total Assets

$464k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$11.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Revenue

$53,634

Expenses

$76,923

Net Income

-$23,289

Net Assets

$452,546

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$16,884	31.5%
Sales of Assets	$36,750	68.5%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$70,083	91.1%
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	$464,381
Total Liabilities	$11,835
Net Assets	$452,546

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 8, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$24,509

Expenses

$54,029

Net Income

-$29,520

Net Assets

$475,835

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$15,490	63.2%
Sales of Assets	$9,019	36.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$48,742	90.2%
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	$483,268
Total Liabilities	$7,433
Net Assets	$475,835

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 10, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$61,399

Expenses

$93,025

Net Income

-$31,626

Net Assets

$505,355

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$2,000	3.3%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$11,235	18.3%
Sales of Assets	$46,722	76.1%
Other Income	$1,442	2.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$85,923	92.4%
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	$505,355
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$505,355

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on June 30, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$89,339

Expenses

$97,771

Net Income

-$8,432

Net Assets

$536,981

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,225	1.4%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$13,356	14.9%
Sales of Assets	$74,758	83.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$92,441	94.5%
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	$536,981
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$536,981

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$63,926

Expenses

$91,945

Net Income

-$28,019

Net Assets

$545,412

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$16,211	25.4%
Sales of Assets	$47,715	74.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$88,875	96.7%
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	$545,413
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$545,412

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$39,831

Expenses

$94,275

Net Income

-$54,444

Net Assets

$573,431

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,075	2.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$17,726	44.5%
Sales of Assets	$21,030	52.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$90,128	95.6%
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	$573,432
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$573,431

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$96,645

Expenses

$83,085

Net Income

$13,560

Net Assets

$627,876

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$25	0.0%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$17,077	17.7%
Sales of Assets	$79,543	82.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$80,253	96.6%
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	$627,876
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$627,876

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$13,803

Expenses

$86,900

Net Income

-$73,097

Net Assets

$614,316

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$25	0.2%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$11,054	80.1%
Sales of Assets	$2,724	19.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$83,865	96.5%
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	$614,316
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$614,316

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$29,667

Expenses

$107,021

Net Income

-$77,354

Net Assets

$687,413

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,525	5.1%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$14,280	48.1%
Sales of Assets	$13,862	46.7%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$102,811	96.1%
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	$687,413
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$687,413

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$66,955

Expenses

$88,092

Net Income

-$21,137

Net Assets

$764,767

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$35	0.1%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$18,305	27.3%
Sales of Assets	$48,615	72.6%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$85,147	96.7%
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	$764,767
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$764,767

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
David R Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Lynda F Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0
Ginger Schmersal (Trustee)	$0	$0
Amanda Bishop (Trustee)	$0	$0

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990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$16,413

Expenses

$43,935

Net Income

-$27,522

Net Assets

$785,904

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,309	8.0%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$23,599	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$4,903	11.2%
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	$785,904
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$785,904

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$49,914

Expenses

$76,331

Net Income

-$26,417

Net Assets

$815,602

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$20,088	40.2%
Sales of Assets	$29,826	59.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$74,447	97.5%
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	$815,602
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$815,602

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$14,862

Expenses

$43,060

Net Income

-$28,198

Net Assets

$850,777

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$5,664	38.1%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$22,859	> 100%
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$36,790	85.4%
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	$850,777
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$850,777

990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

-$45,761

Expenses

$15,060

Net Income

-$60,821

Net Assets

$880,896

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,357
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$15,136
Sales of Assets	$0
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$14,193	94.2%
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	$880,897
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$880,896

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Alta Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $53.6k (2024)

Expenses $76.9k (2024)

Total Assets $464k (2024)

Total Liabilities $11.8k (2024)

Tax Filings by Year

Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec. 2012

Revenue

$53.6k (2024)

Expenses

$76.9k (2024)

Total Assets

$464k (2024)

Total Liabilities

$11.8k (2024)

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