Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund is located in Spokane, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (E01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (49.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $881.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund has awarded 33 individual grants totaling $1,050,750. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE IMPROVED HEALTH CARE ACCESS, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH/WELLNESS, AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH THE COMMUNITY STORY FUND, THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENGAGE A DIVERSE SET OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FROM ACROSS ITS REGION, IN A STORY-TELLING PROJECT. SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION WILL RESOURCE COMMUNITIES TO TELL A SPECIFIC STORY ABOUT THEIR IDENTITY, STRENGTHS, NEEDS, AND/OR VISION. PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE, THESE STORIES WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHERS MIGHT BUILD DEEPER AND AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH COMMUNITIES, INVEST IN COMMUNITY-DEFINED CAPACITY, OR MORE EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT AN ADVOCACY AGENDA DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY VISION. GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED 12/21/2021, 31 GRANTS GIVEN TO UNIQUE ORGANIZATIONS AT $25,000 EACH IN 2021.
CAPITAL LEVERAGE FUND WILL BE USED TO ASSIST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACCESSING AND/OR LEVERAGING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION OF REAL PROPERTY AND/OR CAPITAL ASSETS. FUNDING FROM THE ORGANIZATION MAY BE IN THE FORM OF DIRECT GRANTS OR IN THE FORM OF GRANTWRITING OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. FUNDING WAS RECEIVED IN LATE 2021 FOR WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN 2022. THIS EFFORT MAY LEVERAGE THE LEARNINGS AND CONNECTIONS MADE FROM THE COMMUNITY STORY FUND WORK REPORTED ABOVE.
OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE WORK: GRANT TO ONE ADDITIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas E Smith President | Officer | 2 | $11,736 |
David E Luhn Chief Financial Officer(thru 07/2021) | Officer | 1.2 | $4,563 |
Lily H Zhang Chief Financial Officer (as Of 08/2021) | Officer | 0.5 | $1,247 |
Mary Selecky Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bill Bouten Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Luisita Francis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $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 | $1,920,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,920,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $84,007 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $579,373 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,583,380 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $795,000 |
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. | $17,546 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,546 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $16,771 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,992 |
Other employee benefits | $8,255 |
Payroll taxes | $4,380 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,973 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,995 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,360 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $159 |
Information technology | $4,230 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $904 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,072 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $880,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,656 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,550 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,920,000 |
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 | $341 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,212,272 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $24,452 |
Total assets | $22,406,271 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,465 |
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 | $26,465 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,409,806 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $970,000 |
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 | $22,406,271 |
Over the last fiscal year, Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund has awarded $795,000 in support to 31 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Spokane, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $50,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $25,000 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $25,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $25,000 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $25,000 |
Colville, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT INCLUDING STORY FUND | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund has recieved totaling $1,920,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Group Health Foumdaiton Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,920,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Southwest Washington Regional Health Alliance Vancouver, WA | $20,152,275 | $9,054,901 |
Oregon Association Of Hospitals And Health Systems Lake Oswego, OR | $30,205,508 | $6,524,604 |
Olympic Community Of Health Port Townsend, WA | $9,956,257 | $6,837,728 |
Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest And Hawaii Seattle, WA | $2,661,637 | $3,630,649 |
Alaska State Hospital & Nursing Home Association Anchorage, AK | $4,860,276 | $3,255,652 |
Empire Health Community Advocacy Fund Spokane, WA | $22,406,271 | $2,583,380 |
Northwest Health Law Advocates Seattle, WA | $938,441 | $679,659 |
Samaritan Healthcare Foundation Moses Lake, WA | $1,903,976 | $353,750 |
Oregon Coalition Of Local Health Officials Inc Portland, OR | $278,126 | $261,473 |
Whatcom Alliance For Healthcare Access C/O Chuckanut Health Fdn Bellingham, WA | $0 | -$27,078 |
Central Oregon Health Quality Alliance Bend, OR | $241,556 | $219,328 |
Coalition For A Healthy Oregon Salem, OR | $170,135 | $176,997 |