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Luma Nw

EIN 91-6069747 · Everett, WA

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

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING AND SELF ESTEEM OF CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY.

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

Reserves
28 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 cents.

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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
25 of 25
11 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8
Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7
Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15
Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

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

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

Programs described in its return (4)

$786,917 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL-PROVIDES NEW SCHOOL CLOTHING TO STUDENTS IN ECEAP THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADES FROM 15 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON. YOUNGER CHILDREN COME TO OUR FACILITY TO "SHOP" WITH A PERSONAL VOLUNTEER FOR JEANS, SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, WINTER JACKET, HAT, GLOVES AND A TOILETRY KIT. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN SHOP IN THE EVENING AT A LOCAL CLOTHING STORE. WE SERVED 5,054 STUDENTS IN 2024-2025.
$71,606 spent. GRADUATION AWARDS-PROVIDE GRADUATING SENIORS A FINANCIAL GIFT TO HELP WITH SENIOR YEAR EXPENSES. STUDENTS WHO OTHERWISE CANNOT AFFORD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES ACCOMPANYING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF GRADUATION USE THESE FUNDS TO COVER COSTS SUCH AS CAPS AND GOWNS, INVITATIONS, PICTURES, CLASS ACTIVITIES, AND COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES.
$66,450 spent. PASS IT ON-A COMMUNITY NONPROFIT GROUP RECEIVES EXCESS MERCHANDISE FROM THE THRIFT SHOP. THIS GROUP DISTRIBUTES THESE ITEMS TO OTHERS IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY.
$124,323 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS, STARTING OVER SUPPLIES,AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

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

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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1967.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.

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