Puget Sound Alliance for Economic and Social Change
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What it says it does
We are dedicated towards organizing for public education of various issues facing those who are exploited, oppressed, and discriminated against, or face a lack of opportunity in today's society.
- Income
- $142,437
- Spending
- $123,983
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $54,542 spent. We established a community hub that was used to host meetings, community events, and educational programs. This allowed us to support numerous local organizations by providing them with facilities and equipment. In total, we hosted and supported over 40 community meetings and events that achieved our goal of providing education and empowering the community.
- $16,040 spent. We helped support and organize at least 15 community mobilizations on issues related to immigration and war and peace. These demonstrations ranged from 50 to thousands of attendees. We provided audio and visual equipment, logistical and planning support, volunteering help, artistic skills, and promotional support such as distributing flyers for these events.
- $14,557 spent. We made major investments into leadership development for members of the community by funding their travel to trainings. We also procured the services of an independent contractor, whose role was to focus on developing the skills of these individuals.
- We distributed funds to support organizing for efforts such as enhancing local food security and advocating for issues on war and peace.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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