Community School Of West Seattle, operating under the name Csws, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Csws employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Csws 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 08/2023, Csws generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.1% per year over the past 6 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:
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CSWS PROVIDES YEAR ROUND PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 3-5 & A CAREGIVER/CHILD COMMUNITY PLAYDATE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. CSWS ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN ARE HONORED AND RESPECTED AS NATURALLY CAPABLE, CURIOUS, AND CREATIVE BEINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF WEST SEATTLE (CSWS) IS A CREATIVE, EXPLORATORY AND PLAY-BASED PRESCHOOL THAT EACH YEAR SERVES 85 CHILDREN BETWEEN 3-5 YEARS OLD, AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY WE RUN A MONTHLY PROGRAM ONE DAY A MONTH CALLED "COMMUNITY PLAY DATE" WHICH IS FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. COMMUNITY PLAY DATE GIVES FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN THE SCHOOL SETTING TOGETHER AFTER YEARS OF ISOLATION DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC AND GIVES THEM SAFE, AGE APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITIES TO HAVE AUTONOMY AND EXPLORE. AT CSWS WE BELIEVE PLAY IS THE VITAL WORK OF CHILDHOOD AND THAT YOUNG CHILDREN LEARN BY DOING. THROUGH AUTHENTIC, EMERGENT, PROJECT AND PLAY-BASED LEARNING, THE SCHOOL STRIVES TO DEVELOP EACH STUDENT SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, AND PHYSICALLY, SO THAT EVERY CHILD WILL GAIN A SENSE OF SELF AND LIFE-LONG CONFIDENCE. THE SCHOOL'S MULTI-AGE AND ANTI-BIAS APPROACH ALLOWS CHILDREN TO LEARN FROM, AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER. WE ARE INSPIRED BY REGGIO PHILOSOPHY AND THE PROJECT APPROACH AS FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR WORK WITH CHILDREN. FAMILIES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO FAMILIES AS A WAY TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AS A WHOLE, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS. CSWS IS COMMITTED TO ANTI-BIAS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND RACIAL EQUITY, INCLUDING OUR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR WORK WITH FAMILIES AND OUR WORK WITH CHILDREN. AS AN EARLY LEARNING PROVIDER, WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE A FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO ENTER OUR SCHOOL, AND THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY. FINANCIALLY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO RUNNING A LEAN ORGANIZATION SO THAT WE CAN KEEP TUITION COSTS REASONABLY LOW FOR FAMILIES WHILE STILL BEING FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE TO OUR OPERATION COSTS AND PROVIDING A FAIR AND LIVABLE WAGE FOR OUR STAFF. TO ENSURE ACCESS FOR AS MANY FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE, CSWS ACCEPTS ALL STATE AND CITY SUBSIDIES WE ARE ELIGIBLE TO ACCEPT AND WE ALSO PARTNER WITH THE SEATTLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ENTIRE LOW-COST PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR ALL CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca Lane Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $41,250 |
Kat Kruger Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Sullivan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Deborah Bloom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Mcmullen Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $311,866 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,912 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,778 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $823,599 |
Investment income | $3,357 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,165,734 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $34,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,375 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $703,306 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,038 |
Payroll taxes | $90,964 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,532 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,222 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $100,390 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,539 |
Office expenses | $43,021 |
Information technology | $5,509 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $216,517 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $252 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,040 |
Insurance | $8,052 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,281,132 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,632 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,067 |
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 | $32,375 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $818,914 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $858,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,716 |
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 | $548,071 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,326 |
Total liabilities | $587,113 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,079 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,796 |
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 | $858,988 |