Washington Progress Alliance is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Progress Alliance employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Progress Alliance is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Washington Progress Alliance generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $674.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Washington Progress Alliance has awarded 61 individual grants totaling $3,022,492. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BUILD A PERMANENT AND POWERFUL SOCIAL CHANGE MOVEMENT IN WASHINGTON STATE SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF COMMITTED DONORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTMAKING - WASHINGTON PROGRESS ALLIANCE PROVIDES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO BUILD THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENTS CAPACITY TO WIN ON ECONOMIC AND RACIAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CORE STRATEGY AREAS PLANNING, COLLABORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZING AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT MESSAGING AND COMMUNICATIONS AND BUILDING A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY.
DONOR EDUCATION - WASHINGTON PROGRESS ALLIANCE ORGANIZES DONORS AROUND A VISION OF WASHINGTON STATE WHERE GOVERNMENT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST, PEOPLE HAVE SELF-DETERMINATION, AND WE ALL BENEFIT FROM A FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
PARTNER SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING - WE CONVENE OUR NETWORK TO BUILD SHARED STRATEGIES AND INVEST IN TOOLS THAT SUPPORT THEIR WORKING TOGETHER EFFECTIVELY, FOSTER COLLABORATION BETWEEN PARTNERS, AND PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT FOR GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dionne Foster Executive Director | 10 | $31,635 | |
Vu Le Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Estevan Munoz-Howard President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rod Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Balbas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Chen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,185,694 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $400,699 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,185,694 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,093 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,188,787 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $416,167 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,761 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,133 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $146,972 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $12,553 |
Payroll taxes | $14,174 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $644 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,502 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,520 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,550 |
Information technology | $9,331 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,558 |
Travel | $1,257 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $219 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,421 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $674,130 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $626,664 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,107 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $855,771 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $855,771 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $855,771 |
Over the last fiscal year, Washington Progress Alliance has awarded $429,000 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating, Firelands program | $65,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating | $55,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating | $55,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating, communications | $55,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating | $50,000 |
EQUAL RIGHTS WASHINGTON PURPOSE: General operating | $30,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Washington Progress Alliance has recieved totaling $140,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND REVIEW NON PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS. | $35,000 |
S B Schaar And P K Whelpton Foundation Bellevue, WA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Washington Association For Community Health Olympia, WA | $4,710,495 | $3,491,095 |
Seattle Economic Development Fund Seattle, WA | $28,288,075 | $7,984,943 |
Sustainable Northwest Portland, OR | $5,425,924 | $2,924,728 |
Alliance For A Just Society Seattle, WA | $6,680,868 | $4,320,520 |
Family Crisis Network Newport, WA | $658,985 | $1,912,171 |
Crook County Foundation Prineville, OR | $329,585 | $244,606 |
Williamette United Football Club Inc West Linn, OR | $1,468,541 | $1,650,823 |
New Impact Seattle, WA | $133,413 | $765,355 |
Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association Wilsonville, OR | $926,753 | $699,159 |
Avnu Alliance Inc Beaverton, OR | $339,779 | $792,750 |
Washington State Community Action Partnership Olympia, WA | $209,163 | $757,696 |
Washington Progress Alliance Seattle, WA | $855,771 | $1,188,787 |