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Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition

EIN 81-0628015 · Colville, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Working collaborative, the Colville National Forest (CNF) and the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition (NEWFC) focus on forest restoration, designing innovative stewardship through ecologically sound forest treatments that also provide timber and jobs supporting local economies. NEWFC likewise advocates for protecting old growth, roadless areas, and permanent protections while restoring forest resilience. NEWFC disseminates information and education to the public about forest restoration and conservation and the importance of collaboratively supporting sustainable public land management and community resilience.

Income
$298,172
Spending
$284,227
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1245% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (3)
  1. $3,319 spent. Forest Health & Partnership Coordination: Through funding provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources Building Forest Partnerships (BFP) grant program, NEWFC strengthened regional collaboration among federal, state, tribal, industrial, and small private landowners. Activities included convening stakeholder meetings, facilitating cross-boundary forest restoration planning, and supporting project development aimed at wildfire risk reduction, forest health improvement, and community protection. Grant funds supported coordination staff time, partner engagement, and development of restoration-focused proposals designed to increase the pace and scale of forest health treatments across Northeast Washington. These efforts improved communication among diverse interests and advanced shovel-ready projects aligned with state and federal forest resilience priorities.
  2. $269,864 spent. Fish Passage Restoration Program:NEWFC also received funding through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Family Forest Fish Passage Program (FFFPP) to support fish passage restoration infrastructure. In 2025, NEWFC assisted with the planning and implementation of a bridge installation project designed to replace a fish-blocking structure and restore aquatic connectivity. This project improved habitat access for native fish species, enhanced watershed function, and reduced long-term maintenance and flood risk concerns for the landowner. NEWFC coordinated partners, supported grant compliance and reporting, and helped ensure the project met state restoration standards.
  3. $11,044 spent. Collaborative Forest Restoration and Outreach: The organization continued to serve as a neutral convener to promote science-based forest management and community engagement. Professional facilitation services supported stakeholder meetings, collaborative dialogue, and project coordination efforts. These activities advance the organization's exempt purpose of promoting sustainable forest management, resilient ecosystems, and economically viable forest-dependent communities.

Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 February 2004.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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