Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1997, with $39,538 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
914 15th St, Bellingham, WA, 98225 EIN 91-1218740 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$40K
▲ 82.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$27K
Net assets
$35K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +33% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45: 16 mo reserves · +33% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 914 15th St, Bellingham, WA, 98225
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $67K (FY2010) to $40K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $35K
Operating margin
33.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$35K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,538▲82.9% | $26,505▼18.1% | $35,283▲58.6% | $35,283▲58.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $21,612▼17.3% | $32,357▲9.5% | $22,250▼32.6% | $22,250▼32.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $26,131▲10.4% | $29,547▲55.1% | $32,995▼9.4% | $32,995▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $23,663▲567% | $19,052▲79.9% | $36,411▲14.3% | $36,411▲11.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $3,550▼90.1% | $10,592▼57.6% | $31,856▼18.1% | $32,586▼16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $35,950▼47.3% | $24,999▼63.6% | $38,898▲39.2% | $38,898▲39.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $68,211▼40.0% | $68,758▼33.6% | $27,947▼1.9% | $27,947▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $113,703▲40.3% | $103,593▲12.6% | $28,494▲26.3% | $28,494▲26.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $81,021▲22.9% | $91,993▲25.1% | $22,556▼32.7% | $22,556▼32.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $65,943▲1.3% | $73,518▲38.9% | $33,528▼18.4% | $33,528▼18.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $65,092▲21.0% | $52,937▲3.8% | $41,103▲42.0% | $41,103▲42.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $53,790▼19.9% | $51,003▼26.7% | $28,948▲10.7% | $28,948▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $67,136 | $69,617 | $26,161 | $26,161 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1218740, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45's EIN?
- Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1218740.
- How much revenue does Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 report?
- Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 reported $39,538 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 have?
- CharityIndex grades Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Lowell PTA Bellingham Council 8 3 45 (EIN 91-1218740) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.