Spokane Alliance
- Assets
- $109.4k
- Revenue
- $209.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 07/2003
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-1937810
Organization Overview
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 06/2021, Spokane Alliance employed 7 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 06/2021, Spokane Alliance generated $209.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $194.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 6 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
WE DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PASS A SMALL SALES TAX INCREASE IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE TO RAISE 6 MILLION A YEAR FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. DEVELOPED 29 NEW VOLUNTEER LEADERS THROUGH LOCAL CAMPAIGNS, ACTIONS AND PROGRAMS. TRAINED 32 PEOPLE FROM 11 DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS AT OUR VIRTUAL 12-HOUR ONLINE LEADERSHIP TRAINING. TRAINED 28 HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS IN HEALTH EQUITY AND ORGANIZING OVER AN 8-WEEK PERIOD. THIS TRAINING IS OPEN TO POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH SCIENCE PROFESSIONS AT WSU, UW AND EWU AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT GONZAGA UNIVERSITY. CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN OUR EFFORT AND FOCUS IN THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE WERE ORGANIZING WITH LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT WANT TO SHIFT SOME OF THEIR RESOURCES FROM CHARITY TO AN ORGANIZING APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE DEEPER ISSUES OF POVERTY. THE TEAM MEETS REGULARLY LED BY NEW LEADERSHIP FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR HOUSING INSECURITY ARE LEARNING THE SKILLS OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZING. WE HAVE 4 NEW MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TRANSITIONS, COMMUNITY MINDED ENTERPRISES, LITTLE SCHOLARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER, AND THE PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS UNION LOCAL 105.
FUNDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING. BUILDING OUT OF OUR LOCAL WORK ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD, WE FOCUSED ON A CITY-WIDE EFFORT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. WE DEVELOPED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PASS A SMALL SALES TAX INCREASE IN THE CITY OF SPOKANE TO RAISE 6 MILLION A YEAR FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
CHILDCARE. WE CREATED A NEW CHILDCARE TEAM MADE UP OF PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, CHILDCARE WORKERS, AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS. TOGETHER WE SECURED 3 MILLION FROM SPOKANE COUNTYS CARES ACT FUNDING TO GO TO FAMILIES FOR SUBSIDIES TO AFFORD CHILDCARE AND DIRECT SUPPORT TO CHILDCARE CENTERS STRUGGLING UNDER THE BURDENS OF THE PANDEMIC. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE BUILT UP THE LEADERSHIP OF THE TEAM, HOSTED HOUSE MEETINGS WITH ALL OF OUR SPOKANE ALLIANCE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS TO LISTEN TO THE PRESSURES AROUND CHILDCARE, AND WORKED WITH LOCAL LEADERS OF COLOR TO USE A RACIAL EQUITY LENS ON THIS WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Ashmore Zinler Lead Organizer | Officer | 30.5 | $67,688 |
Mary Lou Johnson President-Current, Vice President-Past Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Bell Treasurer- Current Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Benway President-Past Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
April Box Secretary-Past Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katy Shedlock Vice President, Secretary-Current Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $88,982 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,982 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,855 |
| Investment income | $71 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,183 |
| 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 | $209,053 |
| 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. | $83,695 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,399 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,643 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,025 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,131 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $675 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,993 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,204 |
| Information technology | $2,844 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,000 |
| Travel | $6 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $354 |
| Interest | $47 |
| Payments to affiliates | $34,309 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $194,427 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,500 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,132 |
| 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 | $109,438 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,848 |
| 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 | $3,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,590 |
| 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 | $109,438 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Spokane Alliance has recieved totaling $62,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE, MONITORING OF PATIENTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 | $25,000 |
Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE, MONITORING OF PATIENTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 | $25,000 |
The Laborers Northwest Regional Organizing Coalition Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Member Education and Mobilization | $10,000 |
Community Building Foundation Spokane, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Better Business Bureau Northwest & The Pacific Meridian, ID | $12,663,037 | $21,981,546 |
Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau Anchorage, AK | $11,264,868 | $23,092,193 |
Seattle-King County Convention And Visitors Bureau Seattle, WA | $9,612,015 | $12,509,131 |
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association Vancouver, WA | $8,949,340 | $8,386,044 |
Fairbanks Convention And Visitors Bureau Fairbanks, AK | $2,458,123 | $5,662,617 |
Washington Association Of Realtors Olympia, WA | $17,163,792 | $6,357,823 |
Greater Boise Chamber Of Commerce Boise, ID | $3,444,262 | $5,301,196 |
Travel Salem Salem, OR | $3,237,636 | $5,433,877 |
Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau Federal Way, WA | $3,862,387 | $4,417,361 |
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Kennewick, WA | $3,619,128 | $3,350,162 |
Alaska Oil And Gas Association Anchorage, AK | $1,444,563 | $2,236,646 |
Portland Metropolitan Association Of Realtors Portland, OR | $15,711,634 | $4,122,851 |