Greater Seattle Bureau Of Fearless Ideas is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Greater Seattle Bureau Of Fearless Ideas employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Seattle Bureau Of Fearless Ideas 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 06/2022, Greater Seattle Bureau Of Fearless Ideas generated $646.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $590.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
GREATER SEATTLE BUREAU OF FEARLESS IDEAS (FORMERLY 826 SEATTLE) IS THE CITY'S ONLY WRITING CENTER ENTIRELY DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS, AGES 6 TO 18, IMPROVE THEIR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING: PRE-PANDEMIC WE OFFERED TUTORING AND WRITING PROGRAMS AT OUR GREENWOOD AND YESLER TERRACE LOCATION. WITH THE PANDEMIC, THESE SPACES ARE STILL AN EXPENSE BUT WE SHIFTED TO VIRTUAL WRITING AND TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
FIELD TRIPS: PRE-PANDEMIC, THE GREATER SEATTLE BUREAU OF FEARLESS IDEAS OFFERED DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING AT OUR GREENWOOD LOCATION AND INVITED SCHOOL CLASSROOMS IN FOR WRITING PROGRAMS. WITH THE PANDEMIC, THESE PROGRAMS WERE STOPPED BUT THE EXPENSE OF STAFF AND SPACE WERE STILL PRESENT WHILE WE SHIFTED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE DOING VIRTUAL LEARNING.
IN-SCHOOL: PRE-PANDEMIC, THE GREATER SEATTLE BUREAU OF FEARLESS IDEAS OFFERED IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, SENDING STAFF INTO SCHOOLS TO PERFORM WRITING PROGRAMS IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. WITH THE PANDEMIC, THE EXPENSES FOR STAFF AND BUILDING SPACE REMAINED, WHILE OUR PROGRAMMING SHIFTED VIRTUAL TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL LEARNING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Kroll President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sherri Gwizdala Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hannah Mistry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Nash Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pandora Andre-Beatty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Kingston 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 | $244,915 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $390,862 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $635,777 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $88 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,861 |
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 | -$3,576 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $646,618 |
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. | $76,532 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,532 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $260,928 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,818 |
Payroll taxes | $38,972 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,125 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,789 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,238 |
Information technology | $10,939 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $107,648 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $620 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,290 |
Insurance | $5,375 |
All other expenses | $449 |
Total functional expenses | $590,397 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $228,623 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,541 |
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 | $16,783 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,119 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $313,066 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $924 |
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 | $924 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $312,142 |
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 | $313,066 |