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Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners

EIN 91-1311127 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INCREASING THE HUMAN POTENTIAL OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN NEED.

Income
$34.4 million
Spending
$33.0 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
221
Volunteers
1,181
Highest pay
$263,078, ceo

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    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 (5)
  1. $13.5 million spent. THE COMMUNITY ACTION CORE PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE UTILITY SUPPORT IN HEATING AND WATER ASSISTANCE.
  2. $12.2 million spent. THE HOUSING SERVICES CORE HELPS PEOPLE ACQUIRE AND SUSTAIN DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE RENTAL HOUSING, WEATHERIZATION AND REPAIRS FOR HOUSING, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.
  3. $4.3 million spent. THE ESSENTIAL CONNECTIONS CORE FOCUSES ON EFFORTS THAT CATALYZE GREATER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE ISSUES AND CAUSES OF POVERTY, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $673,355 spent. THE FINANCIAL STABILITY CORE OFFERS SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN OR GROW FINANCIAL POTENTIAL THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY, CLEAN UP THEIR CREDIT, BECOME RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERS, AND DEVELOP SMALL BUSINESSES.
  5. THE FINANCIAL STABILITY CORE OFFERS SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN OR GROW FINANCIAL POTENTIAL THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO MANAGE THEIR MONEY, CLEAN UP THEIR CREDIT, BECOME RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERS, AND DEVELOP SMALL BUSINESSES.

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 November 6, 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 February 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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