Better Spokane
- Assets
- $3.3k
- Revenue
- $162.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Spokane, WA
- Founding
- 06/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 81-3268066
Organization Overview
Better Spokane is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Better Spokane 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 12/2020, Better Spokane generated $162.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 4 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BETTER SPOKANE IS A BIPARTISAN, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON THE NEED TO SHIFT LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN A MORE BUSINESS-FRIENDLY DIRECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: USING A COMBINATION OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL ADVERTISING METHODS, WE ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REGISTERING TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATING IN ELECTIONS.
FOSTER COMMUNITY LEADERS: THROUGH DIRECT OUTREACH, WE ASSIST PRO-BUSINESS CITIZENS INTERESTD IN BECOMING INVOLVED IN LOCAL CIVIC MATTERS BY EDUCATING THEM ON HOW TO OBTAIN A POSITION ON A LOCAL BOARD OR COMMISSION AND/OR HOW TO RUN FOR PUBLIC OFFICE. IN ADDITION, WE ARM POLITICAL CANDIDATES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH GOOD INFORMATION THAT MAY ASSIST THEM AS THEY SERVE THE PUBLIC AND MAKE DECISIONS IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Cathcart Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $84,549 |
Michael Senske Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Gee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fritz H Wolff Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynelle Caudill Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Power Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $14,732 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $117,650 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $132,382 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $162,249 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $84,549 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,752 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,681 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,582 |
| Office expenses | $5,232 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,581 |
| Travel | $2,526 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,763 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $606 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,666 |
| Total assets | $3,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $153 |
| 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 | $153 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,119 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,272 |
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