Spokane Alliance is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Spokane Alliance employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spokane Alliance 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 06/2023, Spokane Alliance generated $211.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $206.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 4 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:
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SPOKANE ALLIANCE IS A NON-PARTISAN ALLIANCE OF FAITH, LABOR AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. WE BUILD OUR COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS, VIBRANT INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZEN-LED ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPED 33 NEW VOLUNTEERS FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL CAMPAIGNS, ACTIONS PROGRAMS. A TOTAL OF 110 VOLUNTEER LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN 1 OF 2 DELEGATE ASSEMBLIES AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 55. TRAINED 35 PEOPLE FROM NUMEROUS DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS AT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZING TRAININGS. MOBILIZED OVER 60 VOLUNTEER SHIFTS TO KNOCK ON 1000 DOORS CITYWIDE TO ENCOURAGE UNDERREPRESENTED UNLIKELY VOTERS TO VOTE IN FALL 2022. SENT 1 LEADER TO A 5-DAY IAF TRAINING IN DENVER, CO. TRAINED ABOUT 40 HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS IN HEALTH EQUITY ORGANIZING OVER AN 8-WEEK PERIOD. THIS TRAINING IS OPEN TO POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MEDICAL OTHER HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS AT WSU, UW EWU UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT GONZAGA UNIVERSITY. HAVE 1 NEW MEMBER ORGANIZATION OPERATIVE PLASTERERS CEMENT MASONS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL 72.
HOUSING EQUITY. WE MOBILIZED OVER 40 FAITH, UNION NONPROFIT MEMBERS TO ATTEND SPOKANE CITY BUDGET HEARINGS IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING HOUSING LEVY FUNDS FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSE, AND SUPPORTED 20 PEOPLE GIVING TESTIMONY. OUR HOUSING EQUITY ACTION RESEARCH TEAM OF 13 PLUS VOLUNTEERS FOCUSED ON RESEARCHING AND ADDRESSING ISSUES OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE. THE TEAM CONDUCTED NUMEROUS RESEARCH ACTION MEETINGS WITH HOUSING EXPERTS, DEVELOPERS, POLICY MAKERS NON-PROFIT LEADERS. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, WE IDENTIFIED A VACANT COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN WEST CENTRAL AND HAVE BEEN MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISIONERS TO ASK THEM TO ENACT A STATE LAW THAT WOULD ALLOW SURPLUS LAND TO BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVLEOPMENT.
CHILDCARE. THE CHILDCARE TEAM CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS TO PURSUE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ARPA DOLLARS FROM SPOKANE COUNTY AFTER SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINING ALLOCATIONS OF ARPA FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF SPOKANE AND SPOKANE VALLEY IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. IN FALL OF 2022, 2.2 MILLION FROM SPOKANE COUNTY WAS ALLOCATED TOWARDS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN CHILDCARE, AND 316,000 WAS USED TO FUND A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF KIDS IN CHILDCARE SETTINGS, WHICH WAS FUNDED FROM MONEY COLLECTED THROUGH SPOKANE COUNTYS MENTAL HEALTH SALES TAX.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laurel Fish Lead Organizer Jul 2022-June 2023 | Officer | 24 | $19,496 |
Katherine Zinler Lead Organizer Jul 2022 | Officer | 23 | $31,490 |
Mary Lou Johnson President Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Chapman Secretary Vice President Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Faith Hayflich Treasurer Current Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Bell Treasurer 2022 Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,025 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,025 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $94,569 |
Investment income | $85 |
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 | $211,011 |
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. | $57,299 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,492 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $61,620 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,056 |
Other employee benefits | $1,200 |
Payroll taxes | $9,615 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $556 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $633 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,596 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,922 |
Information technology | $3,263 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,800 |
Travel | $1,178 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,671 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $34,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,163 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $205,972 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,349 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $96,318 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,988 |
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 | $154,655 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,717 |
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 | $3,717 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,648 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,290 |
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 | $154,655 |