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Pacific Northwest Alternative Peer Groups

EIN 85-2900369 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PACIFIC NORTHWEST ALTERNATIVE PEER GROUPS (APG) CREATES SAFE, SOBER, AND SUPPORTIVE SPACES WHERE YOUTH AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ADDICTION, TRAUMA, AND SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES CAN HEAL, CONNECT, AND BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

Income
$486,886
Spending
$458,624
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
8
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$45,628, executive director until december 2024

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $262,526 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM - BRIDGES DELIVERS COMMUNITY-BASED RECOVERY SUPPORT FOR TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING STRUCTURED PEER GROUPS, INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORSHIP, SOBER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. GENERAL PROGRAM COSTS INCLUDE PERSONNEL, TRAINING, PROGRAM SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, EVENT AND ACTIVITY FEES, FOOD, AND FACILITY-RELATED EXPENSES. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION, MATERIALS, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORTS THAT KEEP SERVICES LOW- OR NO-COST TO PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $2,099 spent. FIELD TRIPS - BRIDGES HOSTS REGULAR FIELD TRIPS THAT PROVIDE YOUTH WITH SAFE, SOBER OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD CONNECTION, PRACTICE LIFE SKILLS, AND STRENGTHEN RECOVERY. EXPENSES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, ACTIVITY FEES, FOOD, STAFF SUPERVISION, AND SUPPLIES NEEDED TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

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 November 2020.

    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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