Sound Cities Association is located in Tukwila, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sound Cities Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sound Cities Association 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, Sound Cities Association generated $820.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $777.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEADERSHIP THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, MUTUAL SUPPORT, AND NETWORKING TO MEMBER CITIES IN KING COUNTY AS THEY ACT LOCALLY, PARTNER REGIONALLY TO CREATE LIVABLE VITAL COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES SUPPORTING THE MISSION: APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES, MONITORING REGIONAL ISSUES FOR CITY IMPACT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1. SCA APPOINTS MEMBERS TO VARIOUS REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES - SCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND POLICY ANALYSTS PROVIDE POLICY ANALYSIS TO MEMBERS SERVING ON THOSE REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES, AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. 2. SCA BRINGS TOGETHER OUR 38 MEMBER CITIES TO DISCUSS REGIONAL POLICY AT THE PUBLIC ISSUES COMMITTEE (PIC) - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND POLICY ANALYSTS PROVIDE POLICY SUPPORT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. 3. SCA HOLDS NETWORKING EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL FORUMS FOR OUR MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deanna Dawson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $181,165 |
Brian Parry Policy Director | 40 | $123,375 | |
Ed Prince Board President And Councilmember For Renton | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Dana Ralph Board Immediate Past President And Mayor Of Kent | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Wendy Weiker Board Member And Duputy Mayor Of Mercer Island | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Laura Philpot Board Member And City Administrator Of Maple Valley | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $812,843 |
Investment income | $1,114 |
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 | $819,957 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $221,414 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,713 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $354,937 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,500 |
Other employee benefits | $50,442 |
Payroll taxes | $41,786 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $868 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,982 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $387 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,092 |
Information technology | $10,722 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,635 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,596 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,985 |
Insurance | $1,774 |
All other expenses | $1,500 |
Total functional expenses | $777,620 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,553 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $807,263 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,895 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $100 |
Total assets | $840,811 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $118,413 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,000 |
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 | $124,413 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $716,398 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $840,811 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Sound Cities Association has recieved totaling $6,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Greater Seattle Chamber Of Commerce Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF EFFORTS | $6,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Inc Salem, OR | $25,806,708 | $62,767,748 |
Coastal Villages Region Fund Anchorage, AK | $305,962,388 | $71,340,049 |
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Inc Anchorage, AK | $41,385,043 | $27,905,721 |
Human Solutions Inc Portland, OR | $41,573,265 | $24,704,381 |
Metropolitan Development Council Tacoma, WA | $25,355,306 | $24,051,543 |
Aleutian-Pribilof Islands Anchorage, AK | $38,968,570 | $29,437,372 |
Friends Of Seattle Waterfront Seattle, WA | $32,295,569 | $18,451,565 |
Yakima County Development Association Yakima, WA | $2,653,869 | $12,280,886 |
Association Of Washington Cities Olympia, WA | $23,978,792 | $13,838,038 |
Hacienda Community Development Corporation Portland, OR | $42,129,547 | $14,753,048 |
Klamath-Lake Community Action Services Klamath Falls, OR | $1,233,106 | $7,011,875 |
The Contingent Portland, OR | $16,984,824 | $8,759,620 |