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Shared Spaces Foundation

EIN 86-1742244 · Tukwila, WA

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

What it says it does

None

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15
Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15
Income fell 65% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (4)

$168,633 spent. The Mosquito Fleet is a network of paddlers, boaters, and community activists fighting for climate justice and a fossil-free Pacific Northwest through trainings, creative on-water direct action and grassroots movement building. Mosquito Fleet provides kayak trainings, campaign support and a community space on the waterways of NE Portland. As a BIPOC and femme-led organization, the Fleet strives to get folks of all communities out on the water, especially folks who have been historically excluded from the climate movement and outdoor spaces (BIPOC, queer and femme folks).
$145,275 spent. River Access Paddle Program - Clean the Duwarmish River every week. We also take people out on kayaks to teach them the history of the river. Thus, we need to pay the leads/volunteers stipends. Other expenses would be the kayak, materials for the programs.
$38,242 spent. Heron's Nest Educational Programs - we offer skill shares including welding, carpentry and landscaping every week, we pay volunteer stipends for the skillshare events
$33,873 spent. Grant Funding and Land steward program - we pay stipends to volunteers to come steward the land twice a week, the land will eventually give back to the Duwarmish Tribe. Expenses include rent, utilities, advertising to recruit volunteers, repair and maintenance.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.

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