Washington Policy Center is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Policy Center employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Policy Center 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 12/2023, Washington Policy Center generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER SERVES CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE MEDIA IN WASHINGTON THROUGH MEDIA OUTREACH, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND FORUMS ON BOTH STATE AND LOCAL ISSUES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Gallagher President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $297,124 | 
| Kevin Bouchey Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Nathan Rimmer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Adam Wray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Dan Absher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Richard Alvord Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Maia Espinoza Fundraising Contract Work | 12/30/23 | $103,221 | 
| Premier Speakers Bureau Speaker Procurement | 12/30/23 | $113,000 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $118,774 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,713,850 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,319 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,832,624 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,886 | 
| Investment income | $61,792 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,351 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$277,813 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,675,840 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $15,000 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $504,113 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,903 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,989,396 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,564 | 
| Other employee benefits | $218,366 | 
| Payroll taxes | $184,173 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $88,426 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,800 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $74,754 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $103,221 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $168 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $237,563 | 
| Office expenses | $75,534 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $141,803 | 
| Travel | $104,220 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $307,224 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,629 | 
| Insurance | $19,944 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $4,253,897 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,577 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $536,679 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,707,075 | 
| 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 | $13,782 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,718 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,341 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,019,110 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $483,625 | 
| Total assets | $5,082,907 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $235,690 | 
| 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 | $529,684 | 
| Total liabilities | $765,374 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,504,147 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,813,386 | 
| 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 | $5,082,907 |