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Hip of Spokane County

EIN 91-1764236 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY-MINDED ENTERPRISES TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE WHILE ADVANCING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OF MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS SO THAT ALL PEOPLE CAN ACCESS EQUITABLE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SAFETY.

Income
$10.9 million
Spending
$10.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
121
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$156,717, 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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 (4)
  1. $6.4 million spent. EARLY LEARNING - PROVIDING EARLY LEARNING SERVICES TO 11 COUNTIES IN EASTERN WASHINGTON, INCLUDING COACHING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EARLY LEARNING. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER STATE-FUNDED PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY.
  2. $459,945 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - OUR FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES FURTHEST FROM OPPORTUNITY WITH CULTURALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT, INCLUDING NUTRITION, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SERVICES TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. OUR PROGRAMS ALSO FACILITATE PLAY & LEARN GROUPS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 5 YEARS AND ASSIST FAMILIES IN RECOVERY WITH CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO TREATMENT.
  3. $2.3 million spent. RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES - OUR PROGRAMS OFFER SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING PEER-TO-PEER RECOVERY COACHING ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND BENEFITS PLANNING FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL ADDICTIONS, DISABILITIES, OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.
  4. $208,083 spent. IDENTIFY, SUPPORT, MAINTAIN, ADMINSTER AND PARTICIPATE IN NEIGHBORHOOD AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL LONG TERM WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SPOKANE REGION.

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 August 1998.

    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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