Seattle Times Fund For The Needy
- Assets
- $186.4k
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-1081445
Organization Overview
Seattle Times Fund For The Needy is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Times Fund For The Needy 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 06/2021, Seattle Times Fund For The Needy generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.3% 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.
Since 2021, Seattle Times Fund For The Needy has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $3,595,989. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE SEATTLE TIMES FUND FOR THE NEEDY IS TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS, EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS' USE IN AIDING NEEDY FAMILIES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SEATTLE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SEATTLE TIMES FUND FOR THE NEEDY COLLECTS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE SEATTLE AREA THROUGH AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. IT THEN ALLOCATES AND DISTRIBUTES THESE FUNDS TO WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR USE IN AIDING NEEDY FAMILIES AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE SEATTLE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank A Blethen Chairman Of The Board/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Fisco President/cfo/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Blethen Vice President/secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
James A Blethen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kati Erwert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,384,554 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,651 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,384,554 |
| 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 | $45,751 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,430,305 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,595,989 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $39,246 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,635,235 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,661 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,784 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $186,445 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $186,445 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $186,445 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Seattle Times Fund For The Needy has awarded $3,595,989 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Services for Senior citizens | $717,000 |
Rch Palos Vrd, CA PURPOSE: Funds raised for needy families and individuals. | $598,960 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Services for vulnerable children. | $492,665 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Services for at-risk children & teens. | $304,100 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: Services for abused and foster children. | $285,100 |
Redmond, WA PURPOSE: Services for low income families and children. | $224,298 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Seattle Times Fund For The Needy has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Way Of The Columbia- Willamette Portland, OR | $45,244,176 | $37,813,880 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | $93,924,162 | $8,143,793 |
United Way Of Lane County Springfield, OR | $6,356,824 | $7,869,717 |
United Way Of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | $15,711,259 | $8,056,312 |
United Way Of The Mid-Willamette Valley Salem, OR | $5,554,350 | $5,986,237 |
Auburn Food Bank Auburn, WA | $1,209,621 | $5,152,284 |
United Way Of Jackson County Inc Medford, OR | $3,272,249 | $6,599,632 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Portland Tigard, OR | $7,686,784 | $3,991,111 |
United Way Of Treasure Valley Inc Boise, ID | $5,526,975 | $4,448,551 |
United Way Of Snohomish County Everett, WA | $7,341,507 | $2,615,993 |
United Way Of Thurston County Olympia, WA | $1,540,765 | $3,915,686 |
Seattle Times Fund For The Needy Seattle, WA | $186,445 | $3,430,305 |