Environmental Works
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $496.0k
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 05/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7139744
Organization Overview
Environmental Works is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (L19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Environmental Works employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Environmental Works is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Environmental Works generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PLAN, DESIGN, AND ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY-CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: EW COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITIES TO PLAN AND DESIGN SPACES IN A WAY THAT RESPONDS TO THEIR MOST PRESSING NEEDS. BY SHARING WHAT WE LEARN, WE MOBILIZE A VAST NETWORK OF LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO CAN TAP INTO THESE POWERFUL COMMUNITIES TO CO-CREATE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE FUTURES. IN 2023, HERE ARE SOME OF THE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS THAT EW WAS A PART OF: - PATHWAYS TO EQUITY: A NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COHORT TO HELP DESIGNERS LEARN BEST PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EQUITABLE DESIGN.(CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT: EW SERVES ON THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, GUIDING STUDENTS AND INFORMING THEM ABOUT CAREER AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES.
WE PLAN, DESIGN, AND ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY-CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS. SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF DESIGN PROJECTS THAT WE COMPLETED IN 2023 ARE: - ELIZABETH THOMAS HOMES WITH 119 AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOMES IN SEATTLE'S RAINIER BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD.- PRIDE PLACE, 118 APARTMENTS ABOVE AN LGBTQIA-FOCUSED COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SERVICES CENTER RUN BY GENPRIDE.- ETHIOPIAN VILLAGE, INCLUDING 89 AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOMES AND A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN SEATTLE.
PRO BONO DESIGN SERVICES: THIS YEAR, EW CONTRIBUTED DESIGN WORK TO SERVE SEVERAL WASHINGTON-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SOME EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS WE PROVIDED DESIGNS FOR IN 2023:- THE WILLIAM GROSE CENTER FOR CULTURAL INNOVATION, AN ECONOMIC INCUBATOR THAT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE CENTER IS OPERATED BY AFRICATOWN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST IN SEATTLE'S CENTRAL DISTRICT. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)- SEVERAL TINY HOUSE VILLAGES OPERATED BY THE LOW INCOME HOUSING INSTITUTE AND OTHER PARTNERS. THESE TINY HOUSE VILLAGES ALLOW RESIDENTS TO RECLAIM THEIR DIGNITY AND GET ON A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND CONNECTION TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.- THE HOMELESS REMEMBRANCE PROJECT: EW MANAGES AND SECURES PERMITS FOR A COALITION THAT INSTALLS PLAQUES ON THE SIDEWALKS OF SEATTLE TO COMMEMORATE PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED WHILE LIVING UNHOUSED ON OUR STREETS. - RECONNECT SOUTH PARK IS A PROJECT TO HELP RE-ENVISION A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT HAS BEEN THE SITE OF MANY ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE ROUTING OF HIGHWAY 99 THROUGH THE COMMUNITY.
EW GIVES: OUR ACTIVE TEAM OF DESIGNERS ALSO SERVE AS COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS, SINCE THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONCERNS AND NEEDS OF OUR NONPROFIT PARTNERS AROUND THE STATE. IN 2023, SOME OF THE SIGNIFICANT FUNDS THAT WE RAISED SUPPORTED OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LIKE:- THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM OF KING COUNTY- THE SNO-VALLEY SENIOR CENTER IN CARNATION- THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN SEATTLE- PLYMOUTH HOUSING
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jess Zimbabwe Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $146,725 |
William Singer Director Of Architecture | Officer | 40 | $125,443 |
Jim Shanahan Director Of Specifications | 40 | $121,670 | |
Sally Knodell Director Of Architecture | Officer | 40 | $121,620 |
Mike Mackie Senior Project Manager & Qa/qc | 40 | $115,103 | |
Robert Drucker Director Of Standards + Qa/qc | 40 | $115,719 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Swenson Say Faget Structural Engineering | 12/30/20 | $416,399 |
Sider Byers Associates Mechanical And Electical Engineer | 12/30/20 | $215,955 |
Reid Middleton Civil And Structural Engineering | 12/30/20 | $113,542 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $9,428 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,428 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,428,895 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $5,438,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,550 |
| 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. | $428,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $194,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,640,059 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,313 |
| Other employee benefits | $180,147 |
| Payroll taxes | $270,264 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,258 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,835 |
| Office expenses | $192,984 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $99,858 |
| Travel | $13,626 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $10,290 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $89,254 |
| Insurance | $66,855 |
| All other expenses | $28,343 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,960,958 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $434,084 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,081 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,169,759 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $9,947 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $86,655 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $355,961 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $496,013 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $175,467 |
| Total assets | $2,742,967 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $584,723 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $68,736 |
| 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 | $99,914 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $753,373 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,989,594 |
| 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 | $2,742,967 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Environmental Works has awarded $15,919 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ECOTHRIVE HOUSING PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $8,164 |
BLACK FARMERS COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,755 |