Sage Leaders
- Assets
- $961.9k
- Revenue
- $689.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-1190550
Organization Overview
Sage Leaders is located in Seattle, WA. Sage Leaders 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 12/2022, Sage Leaders generated $689.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 70.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $539.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
SAGE LEADERS CULTIVATES DEEP DEMOCRACY IN WASHINGTON STATE BY DEVELOPING BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR CIVIC AND ELECTED LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLI THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CLI) IS A 6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP THAT TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, LAND USE, TRANSIT, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. GRADUATES LEARN THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUDGETING, PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, AND LAWMAKING, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY, STORYTELLING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IN 2022, CLI GRADUATED 16 MEMBERS FROM THEIR 2021- 2022 KING COUNTY COHORT, AND LAUNCHED THEIR FIRST CLARK COUNTY COHORT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE VANCOUVER, WA AREA. THE CLARK COUNTY PROGRAM ATTRACTED 12 PARTICIPANTS, 11 OF WHOM IDENTIFY AS BIPOC. 80% OF THESE PARTICIPANTS HAVE APPLIED TO PUBLIC OR COMMUNITY CENTERED BOARDS, AND 60% HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO DATE.
ELECTORAL PROGRAMS OUR ELECTORAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE LOCAL ELECTED LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (LELI), POLITICAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (PLC), AND BIPOC CANDIDATE COHORT. THE LELI PROGRAM STARTED IN 2021, AND IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PROGRESSIVE BIPOC LEADERS SERVING IN LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE AT THE CITY OR COUNTY LEVEL IN WASHINGTON STATE. LELI MET 3 TIMES IN 2022 TO FINISH OUT THE FIRST YEAR OF THIS PROGRAM. THE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL IS A GRASSROOTS TEAM OF CLI GRADUATES WHO VET, ENDORSE AND SUPPORT BIPOC CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR CITY AND COUNTY OFFICE IN WASHINGTON STATE. IN 2022, 7 PLC MEMBERS ENDORSED 17 CANDIDATES IN THE 2022 ELECTION CYCLE. 11 OF THESE 17 CANDIDATES WON THEIR RACE. THE BIPOC CANDIDATE COHORT IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP THAT OFFERS TRAINING RESOURCES FOR PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEADERS INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE. IN 2022, 10 BIPOC CANDIDATES FROM ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE CONVENED 8 SESSIONS, EACH FOCUSING ON A KEY ASPECT OF CAMPAIGNING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christina Shimizu Co-Exec Dire | Trustee | $0 | |
Sarah Cherin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jennell Hicks Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Tiffany Mendoza President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Stefan Moritz Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Rich Stolz Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $454,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $234,396 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $688,396 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $760 |
| 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 | $689,156 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $365,804 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,498 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,745 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,025 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,448 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,294 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,111 |
| Advertising and promotion | $325 |
| Office expenses | $2,642 |
| Information technology | $12,077 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,580 |
| Travel | $6,812 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $707 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,622 |
| Insurance | $105 |
| All other expenses | $362 |
| Total functional expenses | $539,068 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $344,859 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $342,917 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $274,000 |
| 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 | $138 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $961,914 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,604 |
| 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 | $29,604 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $517,727 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $414,583 |
| 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 | $961,914 |