Backbone Campaign
- Assets
- $380.8k
- Revenue
- $306.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Vashon, WA
- Founding
- 12/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 93-1271427
Organization Overview
Backbone Campaign is located in Vashon, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Backbone Campaign employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Backbone Campaign 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 12/2022, Backbone Campaign generated $306.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $300.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BACKBONE CAMPAIGN AMPLIFIES THE ASPIRATIONS OF WE THE PEOPLE WITH CREATIVE STRATEGIES AND ARTFUL ACTIVISM
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BACKBONE CAMPAIGN'S ARTFUL ACTIVISM DEVELOPED AND DEPLOYED INNOVATIVE SKILLS, TACTICS, AND CREATIVITY TO AMPLIFY PROGRESSIVE VALUES TO INFORM AND INSPIRE THE PUBLIC'S MIND, HEART AND IMAGINATION. WE HOSTED AN ACTION CAMP AND TRAINED 45 BIPOC LEADERS IN KAYAKTIVISM, THEN SUPPORTED A POWERFUL ACTION NEAR THE SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS, DEMANDING ZERO EMISSIONS NOW! WE UTILIZED OUR PROJECTION GEAR AND OTHER CREATIVE TOOLS TO CALL FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, PROGRESSIVE TAXATION, CLIMATE ACTION, MEDICARE FOR ALL, RACIAL JUSTICE, ENDING SINGLE USE PLASTICS, STOPPING EXTINCTION, ASYLEE PROTECTIONS, WORKERS' RIGHTS AND MORE.
OUR SOLUTIONARY RAIL PROJECT CHAMPIONS RAIL IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND RESEARCHES AND ADVOCATES FOR ELECTRIFICATION, MODESHIFT, AND TRANSMISSION OF GREEN ENERGY ALONG RAIL RIGHT OF WAY. SOLUTIONARY RAIL ALSO, THROUGH ITS WEBINARS AND CALLS TO ACTION, HELPED TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES AND DEMANDS OF RAILROAD WORKERS AS THEY PREPARED FOR A STRIKE. IN 2022, WE DID A DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TRANSITION THE SHIPPING OF GRAIN IN SE WASHINGTON OFF BARGES AND ONTO RAIL, IN THE EVENT THE LOCK AND DAM SYSTEM OF THE LOWER SNAKE RIVER IS SHUT DOWN. OUR RESEARCH RESULTED IN THE "TRAINS CAN SAVE SALMON PLAN." IT IS A BLUEPRINT FOR A RESILIENT AND REVITALIZED REGION IN SE WASHINGTON, WITH CONNECTED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER RAIL.
BACKBONE CAMPAIGN EXECUTED A NUMBER OF CREATIVE ACTIONS ADVOCATING FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE SNAKE RIVER THROUGH BREACHING THE FOUR DAMS ON THE LOWER PART OF THE RIVER. WE TOOK PROPS - PUPPETS AND BANNERS - TO WASHINGTON DC SEVERAL TIMES, SHOWED UP ACROSS THE REGION WITH COMPELLING IMAGERY, BANNERED ON OVERPASSES, CREATED HUMAN ORCA MURALS WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE, AND LED PROCESSIONS IN COMMUNITIES, TO DRAW ATTENTION TO THE URGENT NEED TO STOP EXTINCTION OF ORCA AND SALMON. WE RECEIVED TELEVISION COVERAGE OF OUR CREATIVE ACTIONS, AS WELL AS EARNED MEDIA IN NEWSPAPERS, FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES TO REGIONAL NEWSPAPERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Moyer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $61,835 |
Amy Morrison Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $60,539 |
Margaret Flowers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Lee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Rogers-Wright Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jeffrey Snyder Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $203,856 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,856 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $93,089 |
| Investment income | $4,034 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,224 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,918 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $306,121 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $111 |
| 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. | $63,850 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,024 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $78,522 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,684 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,003 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,788 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,626 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,796 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,056 |
| Office expenses | $5,984 |
| Information technology | $7,235 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,575 |
| Travel | $17,628 |
| 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 | $3,149 |
| Insurance | $3,137 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $300,795 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,251 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,905 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,018 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $207,674 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $111,903 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $380,751 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,526 |
| 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 | $5,526 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $375,225 |
| 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 | $380,751 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Backbone Campaign has awarded $41,483 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HONOR THE EARTH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $5,506 |
BEAUTIFUL TROUBLE PURPOSE: TO BUILD A MORE JUST, HEALTHY, AND EQUITABLE WORLD USING STRATEGIC TOOLS AND TRAININGS | $35,977 |