Washington Policy Center is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Policy Center employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Policy 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, Washington Policy Center generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER SERVES CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE MEDIA IN WASHINGTON THROUGH MEDIA OUTREACH, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND FORUMS ON BOTH STATE AND LOCAL ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Gallagher President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $297,124 |
Kevin Bouchey Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nathan Rimmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adam Wray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Absher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Alvord Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Maia Espinoza Fundraising Contract Work | 12/30/23 | $103,221 |
Premier Speakers Bureau Speaker Procurement | 12/30/23 | $113,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $118,774 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,713,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,319 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,832,624 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,886 |
Investment income | $61,792 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,351 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$277,813 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,675,840 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $504,113 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,903 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,989,396 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,564 |
Other employee benefits | $218,366 |
Payroll taxes | $184,173 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $88,426 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $74,754 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $103,221 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $168 |
Advertising and promotion | $237,563 |
Office expenses | $75,534 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $141,803 |
Travel | $104,220 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $307,224 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,629 |
Insurance | $19,944 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,253,897 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $536,679 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,707,075 |
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 | $13,782 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,718 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,341 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,019,110 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $483,625 |
Total assets | $5,082,907 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $235,690 |
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 | $529,684 |
Total liabilities | $765,374 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,504,147 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,813,386 |
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 | $5,082,907 |