Washington Bus Education Fund
- Assets
- $423.9k
- Revenue
- $515.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-1453582
Organization Overview
Washington Bus Education Fund 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Bus Education Fund 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 12/2022, Washington Bus Education Fund generated $515.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $558.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CATALYZE THE ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM, AND INTELLECT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN WA STATE TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE, POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH OUR EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE, AS WELL AS VOTER REGISTRATION, VOTER TURNOUT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NON PARTISAN YOUTH VOTER MOBILIZATION: THE BUS'S CAMPUS PROGRAM OFFERS COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION, AND VOTER REGISTRATION. THE BUS'S APPROACH TO CAMPUS ORGANIZING CENTERS THE EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND MAKES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUN AND ACCESSIBLE. THE BUS SUPPORTS STUDENT LEADERS ON CAMPUS WITH TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO ENCOURAGE PEER-LED ACTIVITIES AND THE CULTIVATION OF A CULTURE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ON CAMPUS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: THE BUS FELLOWSHIP IS AN INTENSIVE TEN-WEEK LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ORGANIZING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 18 - 25 IN WASHINGTON STATE. IT IS AN INTENTIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS WHO ARE READY TO INSPIRE CHANGE ALONGSIDE THEIR COMMUNITIES. OVER THE COURSE OF TEN WEEKS, FELLOWS LEARN FROM EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE STATE, RUN THE MOST INNOVATIVE, EFFECTIVE AND FUN CIVIC PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON STATE, AND COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ISSUE CAMPAIGNS FOR HANDS-ON ORGANIZING EXPERIENCE. THE BUS RECRUITS FELLOWSHIP PARTICIPANTS FROM A DIVERSITY OF COMMUNITIES. FELLOWS GRADUATE WITH A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK AND EXPERIENCES THEY CAN APPLY IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS, INCLUDING ORGANIZING IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES.
HIGH SCHOOL: THE BUS'S HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES NONPARTISAN PRESENTATIONSABOUT THE HISTORY OF VOTING RIGHTS, THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLISTIC CIVIC ENGAGEMENT,AND THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIRCOMMUNITIES. BY TARGETING HIGH SCHOOLS WITH HIGHER PROPORTIONS OF HISTORICALLYUNDERREPRESENTED PEOPLE, WE'RE BRINGING IMPORTANT RESOURCES TO THE NEXTGENERATIONS OF LEADERS. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TOREGISTER TO VOTE, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF THEM VOTING DURING ELECTIONS ANDENGAGING IN CIVIC LIFE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emma Scalzo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Pekelis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Danille Kim Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Evann Strathern President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Leahly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $41,610 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $477,760 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,808 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $519,370 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,536 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $515,852 |
| 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. | $91,363 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $276,617 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,518 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $15,485 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,088 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,056 |
| Office expenses | $12,255 |
| Information technology | $10,362 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,776 |
| Travel | $2,076 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,605 |
| Interest | $6 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $535 |
| All other expenses | $978 |
| Total functional expenses | $557,955 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $365,012 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $58,859 |
| 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 | $423,871 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,413 |
| 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 | $78,413 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $345,458 |
| 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 | $423,871 |