Vital Talk is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (E03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vital Talk employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vital Talk 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, Vital Talk generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO NURTURE HEALTHIER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE COURSES (DELIVERING SERIOUS NEWS, MOBILE) - 880 LEARNERS TAUGHT.
PROVIDING COACHING FOLLOW UP TO PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED OUR COURSES, PROVIDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT TO INSTITUTIONS TRYING TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED CASES TO INSTITUTIONS FOR THEIR COURSES, AND A FACULTY SUMMIT FOR OUR FACULTY TO COME TOGETHER AND SHARE LEARNING AND BEST PRACTICES.
VIRTUAL COURSES (MASTERING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT) - 562 LEARNERS COMPLETED MASTERING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS.
FACE TO FACE COURSES (IN-PERSON FACULTY DEVELOPMENT)- 104 LEARNERS TAUGHT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynsey Seabrook CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $173,744 |
Tessie October Director | Trustee | 2 | $9,813 |
Robert Arnold Co President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Lizza Miller Co President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
James Tulsky Secretary And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Naveen Rajkumar Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $135,624 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,624 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,510,356 |
Investment income | $49,934 |
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 | $1,695,914 |
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. | $9,006 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,901 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $560,907 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,714 |
Other employee benefits | $79,314 |
Payroll taxes | $61,154 |
Fees for services: Management | $12,323 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,162 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,726 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $284,189 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,061 |
Office expenses | $97,839 |
Information technology | $226,458 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $178,355 |
Travel | $48,567 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,285 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,218 |
Insurance | $6,965 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,060,640 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,704 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,065,705 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $374,218 |
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 | $28,074 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $84,276 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,682,977 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,204 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $460,667 |
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 | $75,000 |
Total liabilities | $603,871 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,079,106 |
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 | $1,682,977 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vital Talk has awarded $126,445 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SERIOUS ILLNESS CARE SPONSORED RESEARCH | $74,691 |
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA PURPOSE: SERIOUS ILLNESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING | $51,754 |