Civic Intelligence

The Somero Project

EIN 26-3271411 • 501(c)3 • Blaine, WA

Profile

Provide sustainable solutions to educate and empower youth to become strong community leaders.

7495 Leeside DrBlaine, WA 98230

www.thesomeroproject.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

37th percentile

-4.1%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

39th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

-5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$28,249

Up $16,465 (+140%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$28,249

Up $16,465 (+140%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$83,826

Up $20,573 (+33%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$68,827

Up $8,907 (+15%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$14,999

Up $11,666 (+350%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2021: $9,646Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $9,6462021Assets 2022: $8,451Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $8,4512022Assets 2023: $11,784Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $11,7842023Assets 2024: $28,249Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $28,2492024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$28,249
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$28,249

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $76,752Expenses 2021: $72,723Net Income 2021: $4,0292021Revenue 2022: $64,335Expenses 2022: $65,814Net Income 2022: -$1,4792022Revenue 2023: $63,253Expenses 2023: $59,920Net Income 2023: $3,3332023Revenue 2024: $83,826Expenses 2024: $68,827Net Income 2024: $14,9992024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$83,826
Expenses$68,827
Net Income$14,999

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 11, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$83,826
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide sustainable solutions to educate and empower youth to become strong community leaders.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Sponsorship program: Through the financial support of a sponsor, a student between the ages 4 through 14 is able to attend primary school at no cost. Enrollment declined by 13 students during 2024 due to those 13 students transitioning from primary school to high school. A total of 124 students were sponsored in 2024.$56,988$56,988
Medical clinic: The Somero Project funded construction of a medical clinic in 2021, providing healthcare to the community - including students and teachers. The Somero Project helps support two staff members who provide medical care through the clinic - one full-time nurse and part-time medical assistant.$7,520$7,520
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rebecca OlsonPresident And FounderPT$0--
Craig ConoverSecretary And Co-Founder-$0--
Andrea FarredTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Somero Project
EIN
26-3271411
Phone
3602553704
Address
7495 Leeside Dr, Blaine, WA 98230

Signing Officer

Name
Rebecca Olson
Title
President and Founder
Phone
3602553704
Signed
2025-04-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sun Mountain Consulting
Address
5689 Knight Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Preparer
Kelsey Bedient
Phone
7199635863
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10

Grants and other assistance funds are wired approximately once per month to Evergreen Primary School's bank account. The School's Director receives a detailed breakdown of how the funds are to be spent. The Director will submit receipts to The Somero Project after the funds are spent to substantiate purchases and ensure compliance.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Office expenses;110|Software and applications;368|Bank and merchant fees;2552^Total;3030^

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

Description;Amount^Correction of an error;1466^Total;1466^

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