Futurewise
- Assets
- $706.7k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-1539831
Organization Overview
Futurewise is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Futurewise employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Futurewise 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 12/2022, Futurewise generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
FUTUREWISE WORKS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, EQUITABLE AND OPPORTUNITY-RICH COMMUNITIES, AND TO PROTECT OUR MOST VALUABLE FARMLANDS, FORESTS AND WATER RESOURCES THROUGH WISE LAND USE POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUTUREWISE ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHY, EQUITABLE AND WISE LOCAL PLANNING AND LAND USE POLICIES ACROSS THE STATE. IN 2022, FUTUREWISE BEGAN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES THAT WILL SHAPE GROWTH IN CENTRAL PUGET SOUND. FUTUREWISE CONTINUED WATERSHED PLANNING IN PORT ANGELES AND WETLAND PROTECTION COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ALGONA. FUTUREWISE HELPED LAUNCH A NEW HOUSING ADVOCACY COALITION IN SPOKANE AND CONTINUED HOUSING COALITION ADVOCACY IN EAST KING COUNTY, EACH WITH A FOCUS ON THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HOUSING AND LAND USE AND PLANNING POLICY.
FUTUREWISE ADVOCATES FOR HEALTHY, EQUITABLE AND WISE PLANNING AND LAND USE POLICIES AT THE STATE LEVEL. IN 2022, FUTUREWISE SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES THAT WERE ALLOWING SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT ON FARMLAND AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED. THIS WIN WAS THE CULMINATION OF OVER A DECADE OF ADVOCACY ON THIS ISSUE. OUR ADVOCACY ALSO HELPED LEAD TO THE SUNSETTING OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, AN OUTDATED GOVERNANCE MODEL THAT OBSTRUCTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CREATED LEGAL LIABILITIES FOR CITIES.
FUTUREWISE APPEALS LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS THAT HARM THE ENVIRONMENT, FARMLAND, AND COMMUNITIES AND VIOLATE STATE LAW. IN 2022, FUTUREWISE WON AN APPEAL OF THE SPOKANE COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AT THE STATE COURT OF APPEALS. THIS WIN CLARIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLANNING THAT WILL HELP ENSURE COMMUNITIES HAVE THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES THEY NEED, INCLUDING FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES IN AREAS AT HIGH FIRE RISK. FUTUREWISE ALSO WON A DECISION BY THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT HEARINGS BOARD TO PROTECT THOUSANDS OF ACRES OF FARMLAND IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Brennan Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Sarah Myhre Director | Trustee | 1 | $44,099 |
Amalia Leighton Past President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Maricela Sanchez President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Compton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Specer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $64,196 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $182,539 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,101,838 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,348,573 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $138 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,316 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,366,499 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $157,448 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,745 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $472,866 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,555 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,590 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $82,579 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $196,669 |
| Advertising and promotion | $516 |
| Office expenses | $7,511 |
| Information technology | $28,635 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $60,573 |
| Travel | $10,599 |
| 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 | $923 |
| Insurance | $3,629 |
| All other expenses | $8,785 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,219,353 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $515,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,516 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $178,796 |
| 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 | $4,770 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $461 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,331 |
| Total assets | $706,743 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,517 |
| 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 | $89,517 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $527,226 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,000 |
| 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 | $706,743 |