Philanthropy Northwest
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1110995
Organization Overview
Philanthropy Northwest is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Philanthropy Northwest employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Philanthropy Northwest 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, Philanthropy Northwest generated $7.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Philanthropy Northwest has awarded 534 individual grants totaling $38,634,024. 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
PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST PROMOTES, FACILITATES, AND DRIVES COLLABORATIVE ACTION BY PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES IN OUR SIX STATE REGION OF ALASKA, IDAHO, MONTANA, OREGON, WASHINGTON AND WYOMING. OUR VISION IS NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE VIBRANT, HEALTHY FUTURES THAT HONOR OUR PAST, OUR PEOPLE AND OUR CULTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBER DUES SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MEMBERS AND THE BROADER PHILANTHROPIC AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. MEMBERS INCLUDE PRIVATE, FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS, QUASI-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS.
THE GIVING PRACTICE (TGP) PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING TO PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS AND COLLABORATIONS IN THE NORTHWEST AND NATIONALLY. TGP PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CONSULTING SERVICES AND IS A SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST'S CHARITABLEACTIVITIES. TGP ENGAGEMENTS CROSS A WIDE SPECTRUM: COACHING & ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT; COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS; EVALUATION; MEETING DESIGN AND FACILITATION; MISSION INVESTING; STRATEGIC PLANNING; AND EXECUTIVE SEARCHES. TGP ALSO OFFERS CUSTOMIZED FACILITATION AND COACHING ON DEI TOPICS.
PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST SERVES AS A CONVENER, TRAINER, RESOURCE CENTER, SERVICE PROVIDER, AND ADVOCATE FOR PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES OF INTEREST TO ITS MEMBERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE COHORT-SUPPORTED PEER LEARNING, VARIOUS ISSUE-SPECIFIC FUNDER TABLES, A CAPACITY BUILDING LEARNING COMMUNITY, AND AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST'S AD HOC SPECIAL INITIATIVES DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: BUILDING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY, MOMENTUM FELLOWS AND NORTHWEST REPARATIONS. IT ALSO PROVIDED FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES TO THE HMONG IMPACT GIVING CIRCLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anjana Pandey Interim CEO | Officer | 40 | $271,122 |
Audrey Haberman Managing Director, Tgp | Officer | 40 | $181,062 |
Sindhu Knotz Managing Partner, Tgp | 40 | $177,949 | |
Nancy Zwieback CFO | Officer | 40 | $147,216 |
Meredith Higashi Director, Public Policy And Advocacy | 40 | $135,766 | |
Karen Westing Vp, Marketing & Communications | 40 | $129,366 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mark Sedway Associates Consulting | 12/30/21 | $295,653 |
Pat Vinh-thomas Consulting | 12/30/21 | $184,595 |
Dawn Chirwa Consulting | 12/30/21 | $222,261 |
Anne Katahira Consulting | 12/30/21 | $204,195 |
Elizabeth Fisher Consulting | 12/30/21 | $280,585 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $857,710 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $427,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,056,168 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,250 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,341,449 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,539,471 |
| Investment income | $12,566 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $58 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,893,544 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,299,192 |
| 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. | $652,433 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $267,030 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,054,864 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $105,404 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,699 |
| Payroll taxes | $219,388 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,312 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,927 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,122,378 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $178,283 |
| Information technology | $13,781 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $219,546 |
| Travel | $15,028 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76,579 |
| Interest | $2,221 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,295 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,270,845 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,557,425 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,194,764 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,282,407 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $329,672 |
| 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 | $8,099 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,228 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,508 |
| Total assets | $9,442,103 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $329,899 |
| Grants payable | $8,710 |
| Deferred revenue | $259,610 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $35,805 |
| 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 | $16,500 |
| Total liabilities | $650,524 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,126,153 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,665,426 |
| 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 | $9,442,103 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Philanthropy Northwest has awarded $3,228,789 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,213,225 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,184,339 |
Spokane, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $486,225 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Philanthropy Northwest has recieved totaling $3,951,419.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WA FOOD FUND; WA FOOD FOOD - BEZOS MATCH; ADVISORY GROUP FOR ALL IN WA; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WA FOOD FUND | $1,495,952 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS | $1,000,000 |
Paul G Allen Family Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WASHINGTON FOOD FUND RELATED TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC | $750,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $167,697 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING | $100,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $85,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood Partnerships Inc Portland, OR | $30,268,238 | $16,325,065 |
Philanthropy Northwest Seattle, WA | $9,442,103 | $7,893,544 |
Names Family Foundation Fircrest, WA | $140,493,292 | $4,553,326 |
Spokane Housing Ventures Spokane, WA | $41,846,446 | $7,474,764 |
Wesley Homes Foundation A Supporting Organization Des Moines, WA | $19,577,190 | $4,930,467 |
Consumer Voices Are Born Vancouver, WA | $1,434,971 | $3,293,379 |
Fish Ellensburg, WA | $3,698,785 | $3,084,474 |
Washington Alliance For Better Schools Shoreline, WA | $1,940,818 | $2,998,308 |
The Big Table Spokane, WA | $1,821,541 | $2,378,670 |
Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Pullman, WA | $4,880,325 | $3,359,569 |
Bob Belloni Ranch Inc Coos Bay, OR | $1,344,837 | $2,224,327 |
B P Lester & Regina John Foundation Portland, OR | $36,917,772 | $3,830,649 |