Washington Gorge Action Programs

Organization Overview

Washington Gorge Action Programs is located in Bingen, WA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Gorge Action Programs employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Gorge Action Programs 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, Washington Gorge Action Programs generated $7.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WASHINGTON GORGE ACTION PROGRAMS IS A MULTIPURPOSE HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES ADDRESS BASIC HUMAN NEEDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY WAGAP: EMERGENCY SHELTER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND TURNING POINT RAPID RE-HOUSING. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM OFFERS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES A 3 TO 90 DAY STAY. CASE MANAGEMENT AND SHORT TERM GOALS ASSIST WITH LOCATING PERMANENT HOUSING. THERE ARE SHELTERS IN BINGEN 5 ROOMS (KLICKITAT COUNTY) AND STEVENSON 5 ROOMS (SKAMANIA COUNTY). SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS A TWO-YEAR HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THOSE WITH SOME TYPE OF DISABILITY. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IS A PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THOSE WITH SOME TYPE OF DISABILITY. CASE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE UPON TENANT REQUEST. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN BINGEN 8 UNITS, AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KLICKITAT AND SKAMANIA COUNTIES. IN THIS PROGRAM, THE CLIENT HOLDS THE CONTRACT WITH THE LANDLORD SO THAT AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM THEY CAN STAY IN THEIR UNIT AND WAGAP STEPS BACK. TURNING POINT RAPID RE-HOUSING IS FOR UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH AGES 18-24 AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. SIMILAR TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IT IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM WHERE THE CLIENT HOLDS THE LEASE AND PAYS 30% OF THEIR INCOME TOWARDS RENT. AT THE END OF THE TWO YEAR PROGRAM WAGAP STEPS AWAY AND THEY ARE ABLE TO STAY IN THE HOME. HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATORS ARE ALL CERTIFIED FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS. THIS TRAINING PROVIDES INFORMATION ON ASSESSING HOUSING BARRIERS AND GUIDING ENROLLEES TO EMPLOYMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, AND INCREASED SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH GOAL SETTING WITH MONTH-TO-MONTH PLANNING.


FOOD AND NUTRITION WAGAP IS THE LEAD ORGANIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR THE FOOD BANKS IN KLICKITAT AND SKAMANIA COUNTIES. LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FOOD BOX ONCE A MONTH. THE FOOD IN A BOX VARIES BUT GENERALLY THERE IS ENOUGH FOR THREE TO TWELVE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE FAMILY.


FAMILY SERVICES THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES CRIME VICTIM SERVICES (ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF GENERAL CRIME), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT CLIENT SERVICES ALONG WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. WITHIN THIS PROGRAM THERE ARE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT HELP THEM OBTAIN SERVICES AND SUPPORTS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCES, NEEDS, AND CAPABILITIES. ALSO WAGAP HAS A YOUTH CENTER WITHIN THIS PROGRAM. THE YOUTH CENTER OFFERS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND SEVENTEEN, A SAFE, SUPERVISED, AND SUBSTANCE FREE PLACE TO HANG OUT. IT IS AN EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, INTERACTION WITH POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BOND WITH THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leslie Naramore
Executive Dir.
$79,010
Lorraine Fritsch
Sec/treasurer
$0
Roger Gadway
Vice President
$0
Bruce Bolme
President
$0
Ubaldo Hernandez
Director
$0
David Quesnel
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$58,088
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,221,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,576,907
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,294,560
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,856,575
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $603
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $19,156
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $3,474
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,884,837

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Washington Gorge Action Programs has recieved totaling $26,439.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$26,439
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