Fuse Innovation Fund
- Assets
- $314.0k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 87-0800705
Organization Overview
Fuse Innovation Fund is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fuse Innovation Fund 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, Fuse Innovation Fund generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
TO DEVELOP CREATIVE PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE ACTIVISTS ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES IN WASHINGTON STATE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS RECRUITED PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO COME TOGETHER AND ENGAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, EARNED MEDIA, AND COMMUNICATIONS TRAININGS
VOTER EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT EDUCATED AND ENGAGED WITH WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ABOUT CRITICAL QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES THROUGH DIRECT ACTIVIST CONTACT, EMAIL, MEDIA AND OTHER TOOLS.
GENERAL ADVOCACY INCLUDING EXPANDED ORGANIZING IN EASTERN WASHINGTON, RACIAL EQUITY WORK, WASHINGTON VOTING JUSTICE ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aaron Ostrom Executive Director | 18 | $0 | |
Daniel Weise Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lyle Quasim Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dean Nielsen Secretary / Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexis Mercedes Rinck Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ahmed Gaya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,151 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $45,507 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,071,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150,931 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,124,342 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,490 |
| Investment income | $98 |
| 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 | $1,125,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,511,622 |
| 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. | $61,157 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,505 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $695,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,428 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,198 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,929 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,424 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,173 |
| Travel | $79,535 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $432 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,458 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,801,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,965 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $89,024 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $313,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $280,611 |
| Total liabilities | $280,611 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,378 |
| 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 | $313,989 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fuse Innovation Fund has awarded $1,511,622 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMON POWER PURPOSE: Voter Education and Outreach | $1,491,622 |
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SPOKANE PURPOSE: Outreach | $20,000 |