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Encompass Northwest

EIN 91-0825232 · Snoqualmie, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF ENCOMPASS IS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CHILDREN THRIVE.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
129
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$166,893, executive director

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

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $4.6 million spent. EARLY SUPPORT FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS (ESIT) AND PEDIATRIC THERAPY: PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPY TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 8. ESIT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN HOME BY LICENSED THERAPISTS AND FAMILY CASES MANAGED BY A TEAM OF FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATORS. SERVICES SUPPORT BOTH THE CHILDREN (BIRTH TO THREE YEARS) AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT BABIES BORN WITH SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES HAVE ALL THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY CLINIC BASED, PROVIDING SPEECH AND MOTOR THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGED 3-8 YEARS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. EARLY LEARNING: PROVIDES ACADEMIC-YEAR PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4. THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM INCLUDES ECEAP (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM), A WASHINGTON STATE FUNDED PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN FROM VERY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, WHICH IS COMPLETELY INTEGRATED WITH THE GENERAL POPULATION OF FULL-TUITION PARTICIPANTS. THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM ITSELF IS THE ONLY NAEYC (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN) ACCREDITED PROGRAM IN OUR SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER WEEKLY TODDLER CLASSES FOR KIDS AGES 1 AND 2.
  3. $206,344 spent. PARENTCHILD+ PROGRAM: PROVIDES FREE IN-HOME LITERACY, PARENTING EDUCATION AND SCHOOL READINESS SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. PROGRAM CENTERS AROUND BRINGING TANGIBLE ITEMS (TOYS, BOOKS, ETC.) INTO THE HOME AND WORKING WITH PARENTS TO TEACH THEM HOW TO ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ITEM BROUGHT TO THE HOME. THE ITEM IS THEN LEFT WITH THE FAMILY PERMANENTLY.
  4. $980,691 spent. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: WE OFFER WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES RELATED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, REDUCING STRESS IN THE HOME AND POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES TO PARENTS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM: WE OFFER A VARIETY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIES AND GROUPS SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING A PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL COACHING TO PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH ISSUES OF EXTREME BEHAVIOR.SUMMER PROGRAMS: WE OFFER A SIX WEEK SERIES OF CAMPS FOR 2-7 YEAR OLDS, INCLUDING A CAMP COUNSELOR PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO AGE 13.

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 June 1994.

    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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