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Snohomish County Workforce Development Council

EIN 91-2071882 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH INVESTS GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING TO CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS AND PROSPERITY OF OUR BUSINESSES AND WORKFORCE, TO FILL CURRENT AND EMERGING JOBS, AND TO PROVIDE FULL EMPLOYMENT. OUR INVESTMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH EFFECTIVE BUSINESS, LABOR, EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY BASED, AND SERVICE PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY, ECONOMIC WELLBEING, AND BENEFIT OF OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$10.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
34
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$188,344, president/ceo

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 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 (2)
  1. $4.2 million spent. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH HAS UNDERPINNED THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC FOUNDATION BY STRENGTHENING LOCAL BUSINESSES, SUPPORTING WORKERS, AND ASSISTING UNEMPLOYED RESIDENTS FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE ENSURE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE AND ENGAGE IN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. THE WORK SOURCE CENTER STAFF ASSIST EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS WITH STAFF RECRUITMENT AND LAYOFF AVERSION BUSINESS PLANNING AND INDUSTRY TRENDS. THIS IS THE ONLY SERVICE IN THE COUNTY THAT OFFERS ALL OF THESE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT.
  2. $5.4 million spent. WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH IS COMMITTED TO RE-TRAINING AND RE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT ALIGN WITH REGIONAL EMPLOYER DEMAND. RECOGNIZING THAT JOB SEEKERS OFTEN REQUIRE SUPPORT BEYOND TRADITIONAL CAREER CENTERS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SKILLS AND CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS. BY SECURING COMPETITIVE FEDERAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE GRANTS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH DEVELOPS TARGETED TRAINING INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS SKILL GAPS, SUPPORT CAREER TRANSITIONS, AND CONNECT JOB SEEKERS WITH EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN GROWING AND EVOLVING INDUSTRIES. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, WORKFORCE SNOHOMISH ENSURES THAT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS MEET THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS WHILE EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT.

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 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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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