Washington Bus is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Bus employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Bus 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 12/2023, Washington Bus generated $253.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $235.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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:
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WE EMPOWER WASHINGTON YOUTH LEADERS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, YOUTH VOTER TURNOUT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUTH VOTER OUTREACH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OUR ELECTORAL MOBILIZATION PROGRAM ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE ONLINE AND ON THE GROUND TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN ALL FORMS, INCLUDING NEW AND FIRST TIME VOTERS AND VOLUNTEERS. THE BUS PARTNERS WITH OTHER YOUTH FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM. IN 2023, OUR SIX GET OUT THE VOTE INTERNS REACHED A CLOSE TO 35,000 YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE.
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY THE BUS PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND HOW LEGISLATION IS CREATED AND PASSED AND ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY FOR ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE EVERYDAY LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE. IN 2023, OUR LEGISLATIVE INTERNS SUPPORTED OUR PEER OUTREACH EFFORTS RESULTING IN OVER 300 ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR YOUTH AGENDA.
CANDIDATE SUPPORT STAFF TIME SUPPORTING COORDINATED AND INDEPENDENT ACTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE AND LOCAL CANDIDATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cinthia Illan-Vazquez Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $28,717 |
Chris Lampkin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bayley Dodd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abigail Doerr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denisse Guerrero Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shaine Truscott 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 | $251,021 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,509 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $251,021 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $81 |
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 | $253,250 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $28,717 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,275 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,646 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,365 |
Payroll taxes | $12,765 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,449 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,419 |
Advertising and promotion | $286 |
Office expenses | $2,956 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,616 |
Travel | $17,027 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,230 |
Interest | $91 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $864 |
Insurance | $800 |
All other expenses | $2,165 |
Total functional expenses | $235,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,503 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $82,632 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $90,011 |
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 | $1,452 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,229 |
Total assets | $217,827 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,149 |
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 | $64,149 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,678 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,000 |
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 | $217,827 |