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City Club

EIN 91-1148262 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$482,574
Spending
$483,554
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$135,000, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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

    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 (5)
  1. $195,687 spent. Washington State Debate Coalition: This statewide coalition of civic organizations, journalists and media executives produces free, publicly accessible, live-streamed and live-broadcasted, local and state-wide debates. Media partners include Converge Media, Cascade/PBS, FOX13, KING5, KIRO Radio, KOMO news, KUOW, Rainier Avenue Radio, the Washington State Standard, TVW and the Seattle Times. In the spring of 2024, Seattle CityClub organized a public forum at Seattles City Hall for the open Seattle city council seat for position 8, attracting over 100 participants to hear from the eight candidates running for that city-wide position.
  2. $61,002 spent. Civic Cocktail: Civic Cocktail offers a lively look at big events and important issues facing the Puget Sound region, connecting leaders with the public for engaging conversation. The programs conversational format features elected officials, community organization leaders, journalists, political pundits, news-makers, and local residents. In 2024, Seattle CityClub coordinated Civic Cocktails to respond to current events and emerging technology. Topics included misinformation and cyber security, the promise and peril of artificial intelligence, youth civic engagement, mental health awareness, civil dialogue and election integrity.
  3. $6,474 spent. Civic Field Trips: In 2024, we partnered with the Gates Foundation to offer in-depth, day-long, experiential learning programs on topics including volunteer engagement, education, immigration, civic engagement, and international public health. Weve also expanded the scope of these programs to include digital Resource Guides that include recent articles, podcasts, websites, videos and other inroads to civics.
  4. $3,999 spent. Nonpartisan Candidate Forum: In the spring of 2024, Seattle CityClub organized a public, nonpartisan forum at Seattles City Hall for the open Seattle city council seat for position 8, attracting over 100 participants to hear from the eight candidates running for that city-wide position.
  5. PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: Our mission is to inform, connect and engage the public to strengthen the civic health of our region. Its our vision that, along with natural wonder, innovative business and vibrant culture, the Puget Sound region is defined by informed people engaged with their leaders in effective democracy.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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