Fuse Washington is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Fuse Washington employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fuse Washington 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 06/2022, Fuse Washington generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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 2020, Fuse Washington has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $1,209,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS THROUGH GOVERNMENT,BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE, IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZING EDUCATED, RECRUITED AND ENGAGED WITH WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ABOUT PROGRESSIVE ISSUES AND CAMPAIGNS IN TARGET DISTRICTS THROUGH DIRECT ACTIVIST CONTACT, EMAIL, MEDIA AND OTHER TOOLS.
COMMUNICATIONS USED EARNED MEDIA, NEW MEDIA AND OTHER TOOLS TO EDUCATE WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENTS ABOUT PROGRESSIVE ISSUES, VALUES AND DECISIONS.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aaron Ostrom Executive Director | 21 | $69,165 | |
Adam Glickman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julia Reed Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Robinson Secretary / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ahmed Gaya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dean Nielsen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $35,253 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $966,226 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,001,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $52,000 |
Investment income | $447 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$750 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,053,176 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $225,000 |
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. | $69,165 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,244 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $413,132 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $67,556 |
Payroll taxes | $49,641 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,246 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,763 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $136,036 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,719 |
Information technology | $31,762 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,620 |
Travel | $2,883 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $146 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,793 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,103,809 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $477,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $247,144 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $319,934 |
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 | $68,360 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,559 |
Total assets | $1,119,018 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $160,021 |
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 | $124,838 |
Total liabilities | $284,859 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $749,257 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $84,902 |
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 | $1,119,018 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fuse Washington has awarded $225,000 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ARIZONA WINS PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $45,000 |
GEORGIA INVESTOR ACTION FUND INC PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $30,000 |
MAKE NORTH CAROLINA FIRST PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $45,000 |
MICHIGAN CIVIC ACTION FUND PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $45,000 |
PA ALLIANCE ACTION PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $30,000 |
TOGETHER WISCONSIN ACTS PURPOSE: Support for grassroots organizing | $30,000 |