Downtown Emergency Service Center
- Assets
- $110.7m
- Revenue
- $92.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,277
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1275815
Organization Overview
Downtown Emergency Service Center is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (F30) the organization is classified as: Mental Health Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Downtown Emergency Service Center employed 1,277 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Emergency Service Center 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 12/2023, Downtown Emergency Service Center generated $92.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $92.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2016, Downtown Emergency Service Center has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $7,945,146. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DESC HELPS PEOPLE WITH THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, TREATMENT, AND HOUSING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DESC IS DEDICATED TO SERVING PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND IS A STATE LICENSED PROVIDER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE IN DESC'S SHELTERS, IS INTERWOVEN INTO ITS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH STAND-ALONE PROGRAMS AT DESC'S CLINICAL OFFICES OR ELSEWHERE IN THE COMMUNITY.
IN 2023, DESC OPERATED 1,471 PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING APARTMENTS IN SEVENTEEN PROJECT BASED PROGRAMS RANGING FROM 40 UNITS TO 190 UNITS, ALL OF WHICH FEATURE 24/7 ONSITE SUPPORT STAFF AND INTEGRATED CLINICAL SERVICES. DESC ALSO MANAGES, SUBSIDIZES AND SERVICES 56 MASTER-LEASED MARKET RATE "SCATTERED SITE" HOUSING UNITS WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED. ANOTHER 250+ CLIENTS ARE SUPPORTED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT AND RENT SUBSIDIES CONTROLLED BY DESC. DESC'S UNITS HOUSE INDIVIDUALS COMING FROM HOMELESSNESS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUDING MENTAL ILLNESS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND/OR SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS. DESC PROVIDES A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP RESIDENTS REMAIN STABLY HOUSED. SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS, AS WELL AS BY PRIVATE FUNDRAISING.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: DESC DEVELOPS AND OPERATES SUBSIDIZED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITH DISABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandeep Kaushik Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dr Nina Maisterra Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Veronica Kavanagh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry J Smith Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Clark Kimerer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ron Wright Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Absher Slicc-desc Llc General Contractor | 12/30/23 | $5,485,355 |
Stickney Murphy Romine Architects Pllc Architecture Service | 12/30/23 | $1,772,229 |
Stringers Construction Construction Contractor | 12/30/23 | $1,178,120 |
Allstar Lighting Lighting | 12/30/23 | $491,565 |
Cj And J Pacific Llc Commercial Lease | 12/30/23 | $788,038 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $73,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $74,514,793 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,322,360 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,157,484 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,910,653 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,201,321 |
| Investment income | $733,013 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,353,711 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,175 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $92,193,786 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,552,960 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,501,859 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,605,638 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,713,241 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $125,840 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $129,686 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $95,617 |
| Office expenses | $2,027,504 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,190,459 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200,122 |
| Interest | $629,570 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,670,967 |
| Insurance | $748,962 |
| All other expenses | $207,700 |
| Total functional expenses | $92,063,161 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,358,771 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,042,910 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,150,842 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,401,518 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $15,954,855 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $489,029 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,564,937 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $9,387,017 |
| Intangible assets | $169,828 |
| Other assets | $15,204,891 |
| Total assets | $110,724,598 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,179,163 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,976,899 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,490,279 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $44,062,773 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $18,378,276 |
| Total liabilities | $81,087,390 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,065,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,571,352 |
| 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 | $110,724,598 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Downtown Emergency Service Center has awarded $2,168,594 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER DBA BAILEY-BOUSHAY HOUSE PURPOSE: PROGRAM TO ENGAGE AND HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LIVING WITH HIV AND A SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER. | $29,779 |
DESC HOBSON CLINIC QALICB PURPOSE: FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE HOBSON CLINIC UNDER THE NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM | $2,131,317 |
COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE PURPOSE: SHELTER BED NIGHTS | $7,498 |