Washington Bus
- Assets
- $182.3k
- Revenue
- $69.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 11/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0832933
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Washington Bus employed 37 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 12/2021, Washington Bus generated $69.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $150.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENGAGES TOMORROWS LEADERS ON THEIR OWN TERMS, AND EMPOWERS THEM THROUGH EDUCATION, CIVIC AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, AND HANDS-ON DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIELD: THE BUS'S FIELD PROGRAM INCLUDES CANVASSING AT CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS POPULAR AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING EVENTS LIKE CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY AND SEATTLE PRIDE PARADE. BUS GOTV FIELD PROGRAMMING CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DEEPEN THEIR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
OUTREACH: THE BUS'S OUTREACH 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. ADVOCACY INTERNS SUPPORT OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS.
LEGISLATIVE: THE BUS PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND HOW LEGISLATION IS CREATED AND PASSED AND ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY FOR ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOUNG PEOPLE'S EVERYDAY LIVES. THE BUS ENDORSED CANDIDATES WHICH MET ORGANIZATIONAL ENDORSEMENT CRITERIA.
INTERNSHIP: THE WASHINGTON BUS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOCUSED SPECIFICALLY ON EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. BUS INTERNS WORKED HANDS-ON IN THE ORGANIZING AND LEGISLATIVE ARENAS. THE INTERNSHIP DREW FROM HIGH SCHOOLS AND LOCAL COLLEGES IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION, AND PROVIDED A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PEER AND MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS, AND FOCUSING ON TOOLS TO BECOME ACTIVISTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cinthia Illan-Vazquez Co-Executive Director | Officer | 12 | $82,146 |
William Dale Co-Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $82,000 |
Abigail Doerr Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bayley Dodd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Lampkin President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Parker Butterworth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $69,883 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $69,883 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11 |
| 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 | $69,894 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $33,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,773 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $67,928 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,195 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,559 |
| Fees for services: Management | $9 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $211 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,208 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $103 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,478 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,616 |
| Information technology | $1,376 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,634 |
| Travel | $24 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110 |
| Interest | $6 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $605 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $150,718 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,536 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $31,651 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $135,920 |
| 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 | $5,229 |
| Total assets | $182,336 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,018 |
| 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 | $21,018 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $161,318 |
| 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 | $182,336 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Washington Bus has recieved totaling $41,641.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington Progress Alliance Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General operating | $25,000 |
Alliance For Youth Action Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $8,625 |
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,516 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lev Foundation Seattle, WA | $2,387,286 | $1,728,153 |
Pizza To The Polls Portland, OR | $442,190 | $816,853 |
Conservation Voters For Idaho Education Fund Boise, ID | $585,887 | $506,602 |
Healthy Democracy Fund Portland, OR | $231,302 | $741,869 |
Washington Bus Education Fund Seattle, WA | $530,753 | $611,262 |
League Of Education Voters Seattle, WA | $76,769 | $302,100 |
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting Advocates Corvallis, OR | $60,730 | $271,700 |
Stand Up Alaska Inc Anchorage, AK | $83,147 | $271,742 |
Coalition For Education Equity Inc Anchorage, AK | $241,972 | $199,954 |
Common Power Future Seattle, WA | $1,666,232 | $1,907,024 |
Oregon Family Council Inc Portland, OR | $144,797 | $240,634 |
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Greater Washington And North Idaho Spokane, WA | $117,842 | $66,643 |