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Solid Ground Washington

EIN 23-7421892 · Seattle, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

At Solid Ground, we work passionately to end poverty and build a more equitable community. Our services support people experiencing poverty by helping them achieve stability and expand their skills to realize their dreams. And that's just where our work begins! In addition to providing immediate services, we organize people, especially those most impacted by poverty, to participate in advocacy that makes our region more just for all.

Income
$31.8 million
Spending
$32.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
320
Volunteers
1,135
Highest pay
$243,565, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $13.1 million spent. Transportation: To provide specialized transportation to people living with disabilities or on low incomes to access community support services. In 2024, provided over 170,000 trips to almost 38,000 riders to get to work or other life enriching activities.
  2. $5.6 million spent. Stabilization Services: To educate and empower people with tools to solve problems that jeopardize housing through housing advocacy, case management and limited financial support to help people find and/or maintain safe, permanent housing. In 2024, provided counseling, loans and grants to help 2,635 individuals, legal aid to 170 households to obtain government benefits, educated over 1,600 on tenant rights, and over 6,000 individuals were linked to essential resources through telephone referrals.
  3. $4.4 million spent. Other Program Services: To provide a wide range of additional services to give people the skills to thrive. Food Access & Education provided nourishing food and skill building to those who would otherwise go hungry. In 2024, almost 1,600 children were introduced to healthy life choices through nutrition classes and another 736 individuals gained resources and information to grow their own food. Advocacy mobilized over 3,300 people to participate in community building and anti-poverty initiatives. Coordinated 37,000 hours of volunteers assisting in a wide range of community activities, including over 8,300 hours assisting over 5,000 people obtain health insurance.
  4. $4.1 million spent. Residential Services: To provide service enriched housing, including emergency shelter and transitional and permanent housing and life skills, children's programs and financial assistance to residents. In 2024, safely housed 472 households, helped another 260 households obtain safe & affordable housing and provided 329 parents and children a safe haven from domestic violence.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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