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Bulgarian Cultural and Heritage Center of Seattle

EIN 45-3174003 · Bellevue, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Cultural events and activities

Income
$137,809
Spending
$132,336
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $28,592 spent. Rabotilnitsa Weekly Bulgarian Foolk Dance workshop - The workshop is a joyful opportunity for the Bulgarian community to explore the richness of Bulgarian folk culture. It is directed toward people who have always been interested in learning more about Bulgarian folk music and dance. Persons benefited 600-650.
  2. $19,979 spent. Medena Pitka Honey Bread - Childrens Folklore program - the program organically interweaves knowledge of traditional Bulgarian rituals related to the Bulgarian calendar and practical learning of Bulgarian rhythms songs and dances. Persons benefited 150-200.
  3. $8,495 spent. Bulgarian Voices of Seattle - Womens Choir - The program provides a musical bridge into the rich heritage for the local Bulgarian community and general public through performances at Bulgarian and other community events. Persons benefitted 400-450.
  4. $1,050 spent. Glagolnitsata Society for Poetry & Literature - discusses themes and ideas mainly from the world of Bulgarian literature. Over the years the Society developed the following kinds of activities: discussions in person including cooperative projects with Romanian-American Cultural Society and Readings from the Heart of Europe hosting visiting authors participating in online literary events and organizing literary discussions online. Persons benefited 50-100.
  5. $3,517 spent. Tvorilnitsa Traditional Arts & Crafts Workshop for Children - the workshop has functioned as an ongoing program concentrated around major Bulgarian holidays like Surva Koleda and baba Marta visiting the Bulgarian School in Seattle as well as collaborations with the Bulgarian communities in the diaspora. Persons benefited 100-150.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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