The Urbanist is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2015. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urbanist 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, Urbanist generated $196.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $202.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.2% per year over the past 2 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
PUBLISHING THE WEBSITE URBANIST.ORG, BUILT ON INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. WITH A VARIETY OF CONTRIBUTORS, WE REPORT ON ISSUES LIKE HOUSING, LAND USE, ZONING, ECONOMICS, SOCIAL WELFARE, SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Doug Trumm Publisher | 40 | $61,908 | |
Rian Watt Executive Director | 8 | $8,400 | |
Patrick Taylor President | 3 | $0 | |
Ruth Lipscomb Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Kelli Refer Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Sean Kuo Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $121,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $24 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $75,238 |
Total Revenue | $196,637 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $87,724 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $84,620 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $30,444 |
Total expenses | $202,788 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $51,807 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $51,807 |
Total liabilities | $3,427 |
Net assets or fund balances | $48,380 |