Mockingbird Society
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-2051340
Organization Overview
Mockingbird Society is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mockingbird Society employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mockingbird Society 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, Mockingbird Society generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% 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
THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM FOSTER CARE AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY RECREATES THE POSITIVE QUALITIES AND RESOURCES FOUND IN NATURALLY THRIVING FAMILIES IN PART THROUGH THE ROLE OF THE HUB HOMEAN EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED FOSTER CARE FAMILY WHO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER FOSTER FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY. THE COMMUNITY NETWORK CREATED BY MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ITS YOUTH BY ENSURING FOSTER PARENTS ARE HIGHLY SKILLED AND EFFECTIVE IN PROVIDING THE BEST CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTHS. WHEN FOSTER FAMILIES ARE DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT INTO A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY LIKE MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY, SOCIAL WORKERS ARE MORE ABLE TO FOCUS ON SUCCESSFUL REUNIFICATIONS WITH FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AND OTHER MEANINGFUL PERMANENCY OPTIONS FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY'S YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK IS STATEWIDE IN SCOPE AND CONSISTS OF SEVEN CHAPTERS OF YOUTH, AGES 13 TO 26, WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM OR HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TWO CHAPTERS ARE LOCATED IN SEATTLE, AND THE OTHERS ARE IN TACOMA, EVERETT, OLYMPIA, YAKIMA, AND SPOKANE. NETWORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOUTH CHAPTER MEETINGS, PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS, WORKGROUPS, TRAININGS AND WRITING FOR THE MOCKINGBIRD TIMES.
PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND ACTIVATE THE BROADER PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE REFORM, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FOSTER CARE AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. A NONPARTISAN APPROACH IS USED TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICYMAKERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SYSTEM REFORM TO MOCKINGBIRD'S YOUTH PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tasha West-Baker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Wood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Levongia Carrera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Walton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Schiffner Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Halbert Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $124,179 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $968,308 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,544,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,636,643 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $373,134 |
| Investment income | $69,064 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$56,528 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,025,129 |
| 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. | $179,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,835 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,418,954 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,945 |
| Other employee benefits | $127,035 |
| Payroll taxes | $167,668 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $323,497 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $50,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $26,930 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $163,504 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $38,495 |
| Information technology | $77,090 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $119,123 |
| Travel | $152,218 |
| 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 | $14,087 |
| Insurance | $10,451 |
| All other expenses | $45,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,340,932 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $341,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,175,313 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $541,481 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $223,591 |
| 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 | $27,017 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $40,924 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $73,273 |
| Total assets | $3,422,769 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $209,675 |
| 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 | $76,554 |
| Total liabilities | $286,229 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,921,040 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,215,500 |
| 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 | $3,422,769 |