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Northwest Communities Education Center

EIN 91-0969818 · Granger, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE ONORTHWEST COMMUNITIES' EDUCATION CENTER IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED SPANISH SPEAKING RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN WASHINGTON. THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS COMMUNITIES TO SUCCEED AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN GLOBAL AND MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. THE EDUCATION IS BROUGHT TO THE PEOPLE THROUGH CLASSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION, KDNA.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
20
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$1.7 million, executive director

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $617,778 spent. NORTHWEST COMMUNITIES EDUCATION CENTER (NCEC) ALONG WITH RADIO KNDA WILL PROVIDE FOR THE COORDINATION OF A GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION CONSORTIUM OF EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES TO REACH COMMUNITIES IN YAKIMA COUNTY.
  2. $581,461 spent. BROADCASTING - TO RAISE THE ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OF DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF THE RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE YAKIMA VALLEY.
  3. $536,590 spent. DEVELOP A SPANISH-LANGUAGE MEDIA CAMPAIGN AIMED AT PROVIDING EDUCATION ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THE GOAL OF THE MEDIA CAMPAIGN IS TO REACH RESIDENTS CONSIDERED "ESSENTIAL WORKERS", INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FARMWORKERS, AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ON BEST PRACTICES FOR LIMITING EXPOSURE, PREVENTING TRANSMISSION, AND SEEKING TREATMENT FOR COVID-19.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN MANY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS AND HEALTH INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION.

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 October 1976.

    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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