Puget Sound Sage
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-8974030
Organization Overview
Puget Sound Sage is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (V22) the organization is classified as: Economics, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Puget Sound Sage employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puget Sound Sage 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 12/2021, Puget Sound Sage generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2017, Puget Sound Sage has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $1,086,291. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUGET SOUND SAGE CHARTS A PATH TO A LIVING ECONOMY IN THE SOUTH SALISH SEA AND DUWAMISH RIVER VALLEY REGIONS BY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY POWER TO INFLUENCE, LEAD AND GOVERN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT THE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR AND SUPPORTS POLICIES, PRACTICES AND COALITIONS THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY ASSET BUILDING, COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP OF LAND AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PROMOTES EQUITABLE GROWTH WITHOUT COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL DISPLACEMENT. WITH OUR SOUTH CORE COALITION OF SOUTH SEATTLE BASED ORGANIZATIONS, WE ADVOCATED FOR NEW PROGRESSIVE REVENUE GENERATION AT THE CITY OF SEATTLE, AND FOR 200 MILLION OF NEW DEDICATED REVENUE FOR THE CITY OF SEATTLE'S EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT FUND THAT WILL HELP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LEAD THEIR OWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. OUR COMMUNITY REAL ESTATE STEWARDSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM TRAINED 20 LEADERS FROM COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN MODELS OF COMMUNITY LAND OWNERSHIP, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING TO ADVANCE THEIR COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
CLIMATE JUSTICE OUR CLIMATE JUSTICE PROGRAM PUBLISHED THE RESULTS OF 18-MONTHS OF COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH ENTITLED POWERING THE TRANSITION: COMMUNITY PRIORITIES FOR A RENEWABLE AND EQUITABLE FUTURE. WE EDUCATED OUR COMMUNITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT THE PRIORITIES IN THE REPORT, AND USED THE FINDINGS TO KEEP ALL WASHINGTON RESIDENTS CONNECTED TO UTILITIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF UTILITY MORATORIUM SHUT-OFF POLICIES, AND DEBT RELIEF PROGRAMS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WE TRAINED NEW FELLOWS IN OUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, A SIX- MONTH FELLOWSHIP THAT TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, LAND USE, TRANSIT, CLIMATE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. GRADUATES LEARNED THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES, SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUDGETING, PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, AND LAWMAKING, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY, STORYTELLING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. 69% OF GRADUATES CURRENTLY SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AT THE CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE LEVEL.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Opoku Agyemang Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $83,289 |
Christina Shimizu Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $62,413 |
Zenia Javalera Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Mangaliman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stefan Moritz Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jody Olney Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $845,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,011,307 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,856,878 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,680 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,367 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,885,288 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $429,216 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $929,216 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $56,928 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,134 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,849 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,412 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,135 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $134,543 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,526 |
| Information technology | $41,302 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,352 |
| Travel | $2,062 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,343 |
| Interest | $767 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,984 |
| Insurance | $1,540 |
| All other expenses | $3,791 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,930,766 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $987,923 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $396,604 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $55,105 |
| 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 | $9,773 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,656 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $663,315 |
| Total assets | $2,134,376 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $231,008 |
| 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 | $207,280 |
| Total liabilities | $438,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $940,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $755,164 |
| 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 | $2,134,376 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Puget Sound Sage has awarded $400,994 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA | | $306,112 |
Seattle, WA | | $40,066 |
Seattle, WA | | $34,641 |
Seattle, WA | | $14,425 |
Seattle, WA | | $5,750 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Puget Sound Sage has recieved totaling $880,387.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Powerswitch Action Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Climate, Housing, WMTC, Shared | $246,111 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; PARTNERSHIP MOBILIZATION 2021; CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS | $187,429 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $180,000 |
Satterberg Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Washington Progress Fund Seattle, WA PURPOSE: General Operating | $50,000 |
Social Justice Fund Northwest Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING: DAF | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Esalen Institute Big Sur, CA | $34,049,959 | $15,050,891 |
Mk Level Playing Field Institute Oakland, CA | $5,423,488 | $12,423,085 |
Institute For Family Development Federal Way, WA | $8,130,100 | $8,963,216 |
Children And Family Futures Inc Lake Forest, CA | $2,276,238 | $8,237,269 |
Center For Applied Research Solutions Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $5,913,032 | $10,281,600 |
Oregon Research Institute Eugene, OR | $2,073,093 | $7,304,248 |
Feminist Majority Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $4,395,466 | $6,587,541 |
Oslc Developments Inc Eugene, OR | $3,829,280 | $7,255,500 |
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Inc Laguna Niguel, CA | $1,438,723 | $5,501,534 |
National Bureau Of Asian Research Seattle, WA | $1,702,625 | $3,565,644 |
Alliance Marc And Eva Stern Math And Science School Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $4,429,895 |
Out & Equal Oakland, CA | $8,984,112 | $7,499,451 |