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Rvc Seattle

EIN 47-4257834 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROOTED IN VIBRANT COMMUNITIES (RVC) PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE BY CULTIVATING LEADERS OF COLOR, STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS LED BY COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, AND FOSTERING COLLABORATION BETWEEN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$19.9 million
Spending
$18.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
209
Volunteers
266
Highest pay
$148,569, executive director of mujer al volante, women driving

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 71% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. CREATIVE JUSTICE - IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A SPACE FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON-TO-DEPORTATION PIPELINE. THROUGH A COMMUNITY OF PARTICIPANTS AND MENTOR ARTISTS WORKING TOGETHER TO EXPLORE THE ROOT CAUSES OF INCARCERATION, ART IS USED AS A VEHICLE TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES AND PROMOTE CHANGE.
  2. $1.7 million spent. COLLECTIVE JUSTICE - IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A SPACE FOR YOUTH IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON-TO-DEPORTATION PIPELINE. THROUGH A COMMUNITY OF PARTICIPANTS AND MENTOR ARTISTS WORKING TOGETHER TO EXPLORE THE ROOT CAUSES OF INCARCERATION, ART IS USED AS A VEHICLE TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES AND PROMOTE CHANGE.
  3. $1.6 million spent. RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY PATHWAYS (RCP) - IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY-LED RESPONSE TO HARM, OFFERED INSTEAD OF PROSECUTION. RCP AIMS TO MEET THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF BOTH THE YOUTH ACCUSED OF CAUSING HARM AS WELL AS THE PERSON WHO EXPERIENCED HARM. IT PROVIDES REPARATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY, CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH CULTURALLY MEANINGFUL SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES, AND PROMOTES COMMUNITY HEALING. RCP SEEKS TO PROVIDE HEALING AND RESTORATION FOR ALL PARTIES AND SUPPORT THOSE HARMED, GIVING VOICE TO THEIR NEEDS.
  4. $11.1 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE OPERATIONS SUPPORT, MUJER AL VOLANTE, PARTNERS FOR EDUCATIONAL REFORM AND STUDENT SUCCESS, ALL GIRL EVERYTHING ULTIMATE PROGRAM, WASHINGTON BUILDING LEADERS OF CHANGE, FIRST FIVE YEARS AND BEYOND, SURGE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, RENTON INNOVATION ZONE PARTNERSHIP, THE GOOD FOOT ARTS COLLECTIVE, SKYWAY COALITION, YOUTH SPEAKS, ONE VIBE AFRICA, ALPHABET ALLIANCE OF COLOR, ALA GARIFUNA WOMEN, FAMILIES OF COLOR SEATTLE AND SOMOS SEATTLE.

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 October 2015.

    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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