Association Of Washington Cities
- Assets
- $22.7m
- Revenue
- $16.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Olympia, WA
- Founding
- 12/1943
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-6000045
Organization Overview
Association Of Washington Cities is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 1943. 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 12/2023, Association Of Washington Cities employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Washington Cities 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 12/2023, Association Of Washington Cities generated $16.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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 ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES BUILDS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN OUR STATE'S DIVERSE CITIES AND TOWNS, WHILE PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS WITH THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO THRIVE THROUGH DELIVERY OF DATA-DRIVEN EDUCATION, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED POOLING PROGRAMS, AND NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES - THE MEMBER SERVICE PROGRAM INCLUDES ANNUAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT EDUCATE MEMBERS ON ESSENTIAL MUNICIPAL ISSUES. EDUCATION IS PROVIDED THROUGH CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS, AND FORUMS, AS WELL AS HANDBOOKS, RESEARCH REPORTS, AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTED IN PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMAT. STRATEGIC AREAS OF EMPHASIS INCLUDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BUDGETING AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT, LABOR RELATIONS, AND OTHER TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO MUNCIPAL GOVERNMENT. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE A JOB BOARD AND RESEARCH ON SALARIES AND MUNICIPAL TAXES AND FEES. MORE THAN 3,000 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS OFFERED BY AWC. MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF ALL 281 INCORPORATED CITIES AND TOWNS IN WASHINGTON. AWC HAS CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINED 100% PARTICIPATION OF ALL INCORPORATED CITIES AND TOWNS IN THE STATE.
CONTRACTS AND GRANTS - AWC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE AWC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST, THE AWC-RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICE AGENCY, GIS CONSORTIUM, THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER QUALITY PUGET SOUND NUTRIENT REDUCTION PROJECT, THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION SEEK PROJECT AND THE WASHINGTON STATE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAMGRANT PROGRAM.
STATE AND FEDERAL RELATIONS - A PROGRAM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS IS PROVIDED BY A TEAM OF ADVOCATES AND RESEARCH ANALYSTS. SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPING THE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA, BUILDING LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCTING POLICY RELATED RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND POLICY LEVEL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Betsy Wilkerson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amy Ockerlander Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Putaansuu Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fred Brink Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Keel Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Soo-Ing Moody Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $822,500 |
Flo-analytics Inc Gis Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $435,257 |
Levy Spokane Convention Center Catering/lodging | 12/30/23 | $169,174 |
Aptify Software Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $209,364 |
Sagacity Custom Publishing Magazine Publishing | 12/30/23 | $122,903 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,417,959 |
| Investment income | $205,369 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $88,686 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,880,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,550 |
| 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. | $1,715,090 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $582,362 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,636,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $415,230 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,665,621 |
| Payroll taxes | $586,268 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,085 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,273 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,532 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,706,748 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,364 |
| Office expenses | $403,645 |
| Information technology | $986,536 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $331,302 |
| Travel | $225,586 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $69,001 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $831,448 |
| Interest | $2,264 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $295,543 |
| Insurance | $121,638 |
| All other expenses | $31,050 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,498,921 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,266 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,015,867 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $929,919 |
| 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 | $376,718 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,265,488 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,951,454 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $145,230 |
| Total assets | $22,685,942 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,449,613 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $419,061 |
| 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 | $4,270,548 |
| Total liabilities | $8,139,222 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,546,720 |
| 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 | $22,685,942 |