ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS

EIN: 237139744 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$7,033,175
Total Expenses
$6,606,318
Total Assets
$3,210,209
Net Assets
$2,526,854
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JESS ZIMBABWE
Phone
2063298300
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $6.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKS FUNCTIONS AS A COMUNITY DESIGN AND CENTRAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND AIDS THEM IN DEVELOPING LONG-RANGE COMMUNITY OBJECTIVIES REGARDING PLANNING, DESIGN, AND THE ENVIRONMENT; AIDS IN THE DEFINITION OF PRESENT PROBLEMS IN THESE AREAS OF OUR COMMUNITY AND INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS; DEVELOPS AND AIDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING AND FACILITIES FOR THE DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES; PRESERVES AND PROTECTS THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND FURTHERS THE CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND RESTORATION OF PARKS, PARKS' FACILITIES, RECREATION AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES IN COMMUNITIES; AND AIDS, SUPPORTS, AND ASSISTS BY GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS OR OTHERWISE, OTHER TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,367,479 Revenue: $7,028,408

COMMUNITY DESIGN: EW DESIGNS AND ADVOCATES FOR EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTS. IN 2024, EW ADVANCED AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND SUPPORTIVE-HOUSING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION...

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COMMUNITY DESIGN: EW DESIGNS AND ADVOCATES FOR EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTS. IN 2024, EW ADVANCED AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND SUPPORTIVE-HOUSING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION, INCLUDING ADDIS VILLAGE (AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOUSING AND CHILDCARE), PARKVIEW SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND MULTIPLE PRE-DEVELOPMENT AND REAL-ESTATE ADVISORY ENGAGEMENTS. EW ALSO SUPPORTED NONPROFIT CLIENTS WITH SITE SELECTION, TEST FITS, PLANNING STUDIES, AND DESIGN-BUILD COMMUNITY SPACE ACTIVATIONS THAT STRENGTHEN LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS AND SPUR FUTURE PROJECTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $97,204

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: IN 2024, EW CONTINUED TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN EQUITABLE DESIGN, COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. STAFF PRESENTED AT HOUSING WASHINGTON, THE SEATTLE DESIGN...

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION: IN 2024, EW CONTINUED TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN EQUITABLE DESIGN, COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. STAFF PRESENTED AT HOUSING WASHINGTON, THE SEATTLE DESIGN FESTIVAL, AND MULTIPLE HIGHER-ED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENTS. EW LED WORKSHOPS ON CHILDCARE FACILITY DESIGN, COMMUNITY-CENTERED HOUSING, AND SOCIAL-EQUITY-DRIVEN PLANNING. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, EW HELPED TRAIN HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS, PRACTITIONERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS IN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND JUST DESIGN PRACTICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $85,213

PRO BONO DESIGN SERVICES: EW PROVIDED PRO BONO DESIGN AND PLANNING SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT PARTNERS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. IN 2024, EW SUPPORTED PROJECTS INCLUDING TINY HOME VILLAGES, ACCESSIBILITY...

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PRO BONO DESIGN SERVICES: EW PROVIDED PRO BONO DESIGN AND PLANNING SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT PARTNERS ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. IN 2024, EW SUPPORTED PROJECTS INCLUDING TINY HOME VILLAGES, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS, THE HOMELESS REMEMBRANCE PROJECT'S PERMITTING AND SITE COORDINATION, AND COMMUNITY-LED VISIONING EFFORTS IN SOUTH SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS FACING ENVIRONMENTAL-JUSTICE IMPACTS. EW ALSO PROVIDED EARLY FEASIBILITY AND TEST-FIT STUDIES TO BIPOC-LED ORGANIZATIONS PURSUING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND COMMUNITY-SERVING PROJECTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,504
Program Service Revenue $7,028,408
Investment Income $263
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,033,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,938
Salaries & Benefits $4,032,255
Fundraising Expenses $23,983
Program Expenses $5,554,834
Other Expenses $2,569,125
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,606,318

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,033,175 $5,438,326 +0.3%
Expenses $6,606,318 $5,960,958 +0.1%
Net Income $426,857 $-522,632 -1.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
40
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$162,250
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK BROWN PRESIDENT AND TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY WILBURN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MARIE BORYS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD COLLINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HAKAN YILMAZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY WILKENING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN CALAF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTINE MAKKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KALEB GERMINARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PRESTINA STULL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SHEA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
UMAR FAROOQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESS ZIMBABWE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 39.00
Officer
$150,213 $12,037 $162,250
NIC MORIN DIR. OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 40.00
Highest
$117,833 $3,465 $121,298
WILLIAM SINGER DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE 40.00
Highest
$129,342 $11,872 $141,214
ROBERT DRUCKER DIR. OF STANDARDS, SR. ARCHITECT 40.00
Highest
$121,742 $11,409 $133,151
MICHAEL A MACKIE DIR. OF STANDARDS, SR. PROJECT MNGR. 40.00
Highest
$120,652 $11,840 $132,492
CHRISTINA CONGDON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$119,082 $3,507 $122,589
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $7,033,175 $6,606,318 $3,210,209 $426,857
2023 $5,438,326 $5,960,958 $2,742,967 $-522,632
2022 $6,334,820 $5,897,593 $3,233,552 $437,227
2021 $4,959,093 $4,498,420 $2,650,606 $460,673
2020 $4,713,957 $4,750,905 $2,668,328 $-36,948
2019 $4,198,268 $3,961,217 $2,051,480 $237,051
2018 $3,294,970 $3,190,076 $1,701,585 $104,894
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