Be Seattle Organizing is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be Seattle Organizing 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 12/2021, Be Seattle Organizing generated $178.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $141.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 37.5% per year over the past 2 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
IN 2021, WE HOSTED 12 BUILDING TENANT POWER WORKSHOPS, JOINED FORCES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO LEAD THE STAY HOUSED, STAY HEALTHY AND HOUSE OUR NEIGHBORS COALITIONS, AND DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF ESSENTIAL NEEDS ITEMS TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND OUTREACH WORKERS. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND CITY COUNCILORS TO RALLY FOR SUPPORT FOR THE EVICTION MORATORIUM AND ITS EXTENSION. ORGANIZERS WORK AND CONTINUE TO DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD TRUST WITH TENANTS AROUND A COMMON STRUGGLE FOR HOUSING RIGHTS. THIS WORK IS TRANSFORMATIVE FOR RENTERS, WHO LEARN THEIR RIGHTS AND CONNECT THEIR STORIES TO A LARGER STRUGGLE FOR HOUSING ACCESS. WE MADE 200,000 MEANINGFUL POINTS OF OUTREACH TO TENANTS RECEIVING DETAILED INFORMATION ON BE:SEATTLE SERVICES, SEATTLE LAWS AND RESOURCES, AND EVICTION PREVENTION RESOURCES THROUGH DIGITAL CONTENT, PRINTED MATERIAL, OR ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kate Rubin Officer | 40 | $35,539 | |
Laura Loe Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Dee Powers President | 2.5 | $0 | |
Devin Silvernail Vice President | 2.5 | $0 | |
Jessica Westgren Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,949 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $178,949 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $107,907 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $12,861 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,500 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $15,544 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total expenses | $141,812 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $45,040 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $45,345 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $45,345 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Be Seattle Organizing has recieved totaling $20,120.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,050 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP MOBILIZATION GRANTS - 2021 | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Hand Up Project Edmonds, WA | $62,222 | $1,071,696 |
Horizon Housing Alliance Spokane, WA | $1,151,069 | $1,546,078 |
Valley Housing Coalition Twin Falls, ID | $2,601,638 | $1,521,062 |
Walla Walla Alliance For The Homeless Walla Walla, WA | $427,502 | $574,089 |
Be Seattle Organizing Seattle, WA | $45,345 | $0 |
Standing Against Foreclosure & Eviction Seattle, WA | $131,682 | $129,738 |