Barnacles and Bees
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During the 2021/2022 program year at Barnacles & Bees we held two preschool programs at Illahee State Park in Bremerton, WA for children ages 3-6. We also ran two preschool and grade school classes at the Wetlands in Belfair, WA serving children ages 3 to 8. In the spring of 2022 we held a 10-week pilot after school program for elementary aged children. In total we served 65 families through our Nature Immersion programs. Barnacles & Bees also held six free Family Nature Play Classes during the summer and fall of 2021 in various parks throughout Kitsap County. The classes were open to children (ages 0-5) as well as open to the whole family, focusing on emergent-based learning in the …
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Mission
Our mission is to build an inclusive learning community that fosters a rich connection with nature, inspires confidence and creativity, and leads to the development of curious leaders, connected to each other and the planet that we share.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Barnacles and Bees has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarnacles and Bees is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bremerton, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 831313312. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $233K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Barnacles and Bees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 831313312. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Barnacles and Bees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Barnacles and Bees is located in Bremerton, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
Based on official tax filings, Barnacles and Bees has $233K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barnacles and Bees is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $233K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Barnacles and Bees. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Barnacles and Bees holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
During the 2021/2022 program year at Barnacles & Bees we held two preschool programs at Illahee State Park in Bremerton, WA for children ages 3-6. We also ran two preschool and grade school classes at the Wetlands in Belfair, WA serving children ages 3 to 8. In the spring of 2022 we held a 10-week pilot after school program for elementary aged children. In total we served 65 families through our Nature Immersion programs. Barnacles & Bees also held six free Family Nature Play Classes during the summer and fall of 2021 in various parks throughout Kitsap County. The classes were open to children (ages 0-5) as well as open... Barnacles and Bees is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $233K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Barnacles and Bees are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barnacles and Bees is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 831313312, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BARNACLES AND BEES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2018
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Barnacles and Bees
- What is Barnacles and Bees?
- Barnacles and Bees is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bremerton, United States. During the 2021/2022 program year at Barnacles & Bees we held two preschool programs at Illahee State Park in Bremerton, WA for children ages 3-6. We also ran two preschool and grade school classes at the Wetlands in Belfair, WA serving children ages 3 to 8. In the spring of 2022 we held a 10-week pilot after school program for elementary aged children. In total we served 65 families through our Nature Immersion programs. Barnacles & Bees also held six free Family Nature Play Classes during the summer and fall of 2021 in various parks throughout Kitsap County. The classes were open to children (ages 0-5) as well as open to the whole family, focusing on emergent-based learning in the outdoors through play, songs, hikes, and scientific observation. Through the six free classes we served 102 families. Our programs aim to serve families in the area who are interested in and value outdoor learning, nature connection, and community building.
- When was Barnacles and Bees founded?
- Barnacles and Bees was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Barnacles and Bees?
- Curis Ludwig serves as President.
- Where is Barnacles and Bees located?
- Headquartered in Bremerton, WA, United States.
- What is Barnacles and Bees's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Barnacles and Bees trustworthy?
- Barnacles and Bees has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Barnacles and Bees's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 831313312.
- What is Barnacles and Bees's website?
- http://www.barnaclesandbees.com