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Spokane Area Workforce Development Council

EIN 46-0684743 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The SWC mobilizes partnerships, data-driven innovation,and strategic investment to build an equitable workforce ecosystem where every individual can access opportunity, every business can find talent, and every community can thrive.

Income
$12.3 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$225,575, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 75% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (5)
  1. $4.5 million spent. The WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Programs provide employment and training services to individuals facing barriers to economic stability. Through career coaching, occupational skills training, work-based learning, supportive services, and employer partnerships, participants gain the education, credentials and job readiness skills needed to secure sustainable employment and advance in high-demand careers. The Next Generation Zone is the Spokane regions career and education center for young adults ages 16-24, offering GED support, career coaching job search assistance, and employment readiness training. The Next Gen also provides career pathway programs, short-term certification training, digital literacy support, and other services designed to help young adults achieve long-term education and employment success.
  2. $3.7 million spent. The Councils Economic Security for All (EcSA) Community Reinvestment Program helps low-income individuals and familes achieve economic self- sufficiency through workforce training, career incentives, business partnerships, and employment support services. The program focuses on reducing barriers to employment and expanding opportunities for underserved and economically disadvantaged communities through coordinated education, training, and career pathway services.
  3. $2.2 million spent. The Councils Child Care Investment Initiative provides childcare tuition assistance, application, support, and career pathway services to low and moderate income familes in the Spokane region who are working or participating in education and training programs. The program also strengthens the local chilcare workforce by supporting recruitment, training, and retention of childcare providers and partnering with community stakeholders to expand childcare capacity and improve access to affordable, high-quality care for working families.
  4. $1.0 million spent. The healthcare Talent Pipeline program connects individuals to high-demand healthcare careers. The Council collaborated with Providence Healthcare to create a CNA training program for whom english is not a first language to fill a critcal labor gap in the region. The Council also provided career counseling, job readiness training, and support services to refugee status populations.
  5. The healthcare Talent Pipeline program connects individuals 1009054. 913190. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 2014.

    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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