Citizen University
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-4270721
Organization Overview
Citizen University is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Citizen University employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizen University 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 06/2021, Citizen University generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $828.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZEN UNIVERSITY IS BUILDING A CULTURE OF POWERFUL, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CITIZEN REDEFINED BRINGS TOGETHER GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE, GUIDED BY AN ELDER, FOR AN ARC OF CIVIC AND ETHICAL FORMATION, CULMINATING IN A CIVIC CONFIRMATION RITE OF PASSAGE. CITIZEN UNIVERSITY TRAINS EDUCATORS AND OTHER ADULT MENTORS FROM ACROSS SECTORS AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO FORM AND FACILITATE SMALL GROUPS OF HIGH SCHOOL-AGED PARTICIPANTS AS THEY DEVELOP THEIR IDENTITIES AS CITIZENS. OVER THE COURSE OF TWELVE SESSIONS, YOUTH PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SELF-REFLECTION, RECKON WITH MORAL TENSIONS IN AMERICAN HISTORY, MAKE SENSE OF THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR DEMOCRACY, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND CONVICTION TO LIVE AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
CIVIC SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP: BUILDING ON OUR CIVIC SATURDAY GATHERINGS, OUR CIVIC SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP SERVES TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS FROM AROUND THE NATION IN LEADING THEIR OWN CIVIC SATURDAYS AND SIMILAR GATHERINGS. WE RUN SEVERAL COHORTS A YEAR TO TRAIN PEOPLE IN THE FRAMEWORK, AND THEN SUPPORT CIVIC SATURDAY FELLOWS IN DEVELOPING AND LEADING THEIR OWN GATHERINGS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY.
YOUTH COLLABORATORY: THIS PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER CIVIC-MINDED HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR THREE NATIONAL CONVENINGS WHERE THEY ENGAGE AROUND THE IDEA AND IDEALS OF CIVIC POWER, HOW TO HARNESS IT, AND HOW TO SHARE THEIR LEARNINGS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE FORM OF A PERSONAL PROJECT. IN ADDITION, OUR YOUTH COLLABORATORY STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR NATIONAL CIVIC COLLABORATORY MEETINGS, OFFERING AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR CROSS-GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, WHICH HAS LED TO SEVERAL NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN OUR YOUTH AND NATIONAL COLLABORATORY MEMBERS. STUDENTS ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING ACTIVITIES AND MAKE COMMITMENTS OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL CIVIC PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Liu Chair & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $120,000 |
Kayla Demonte Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $98,166 |
Jena Cane Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Douglas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martin Rodgers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Ybarra Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $97,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,403,576 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,500,576 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $56 |
| 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 | $1,504,794 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,171 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $213,582 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,763 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $350,311 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,683 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,246 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,604 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,718 |
| Office expenses | $16,481 |
| Information technology | $14,301 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,848 |
| Travel | $2,796 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,206 |
| All other expenses | $1,303 |
| Total functional expenses | $828,153 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $507,023 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,130 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $609,000 |
| 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 | $3,078 |
| 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 | $1,244,231 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,631 |
| 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 | $21,631 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,222,600 |
| 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 | $1,244,231 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Citizen University has recieved totaling $1,802,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: IN COLLABORATION AND TO LEARN FROM THEIR INNOVATIVE CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS | $420,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $235,000 |
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: IN COLLABORATION AND TO LEARN FROM CIVIC SATURDAYS AND CIVIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS | $210,000 |
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: TOWARD GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Policy Network Portland, OR | $6,691,742 | $5,034,868 |
Washington Conservation Voters Seattle, WA | $846,639 | $1,201,125 |
Drivers Union Tukwila, WA | $301,987 | $1,283,381 |
Citizen University Seattle, WA | $1,244,231 | $1,504,794 |
Alaskans For Better Elections Anchorage, AK | $102,501 | $746,406 |
Washington Coalition For Independent Work Seattle, WA | $175,654 | $470,000 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Boise, ID | $696,643 | $424,873 |
East County Rising Community Projects Fairview, OR | $352,322 | $479,000 |
Vision Action Network Beaverton, OR | $241,610 | $353,666 |
Taxpayer Foundation Of Oregon Portland, OR | $58,744 | $0 |
Center For Self Governance Republic, WA | $62,478 | $194,004 |
Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated Salem, OR | $660 | $233,933 |