The Washington Bus Education Fund

EIN: 261453582 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$1,660,328
Total Expenses
$1,075,404
Total Assets
$971,228
Net Assets
$845,558
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Emma Scalzo
Phone
2063251889
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Washington Bus Education Fund, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 270% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $585K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

We catalyze the energy and enthusiasm of young Washingtonians and provide hands-on democracy opportunities like voter registration, youth voter turnout, and leadership development programs on campuses and communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $399,949

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Program 2
Expenses: $147,546

YOUTH VOTER ENGAGEMENT Our Campus Program offers students opportunities for civic engagement, voter education, and voter registration. In 2024 we we hired two temporary campus organizers to mentor...

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YOUTH VOTER ENGAGEMENT Our Campus Program offers students opportunities for civic engagement, voter education, and voter registration. In 2024 we we hired two temporary campus organizers to mentor and support student leaders at 14 member campuses across Washington State. We were successful in registering around 900 new student voters and collecting over 3,500 student pledges to vote. Our High School program provides nonpartisan presentations about the history of voting rights, the importance of holistic civic engagement, and the opportunities that young people have to make a difference in their communities. In 2024 we went to one Seattle high school, where a class rap blitz event generated 130 direct engagements, spanning five classroom presentations and one library tabling session. We received 5 new voter registrations and 6 pledges to vote.

Program 3
Expenses: $135,232

YOUTH LEADERSHIP The WA Bus Education Fund Fellowship is an intensive ten-week leadership development and organizing program for young people ages 18-25 in Washington State. It is an intentional and...

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP The WA Bus Education Fund Fellowship is an intensive ten-week leadership development and organizing program for young people ages 18-25 in Washington State. It is an intentional and transformative experience for young folks who are ready to inspire change alongside their communities. Fellows learn from organizing experts and civic servants, run the most innovative, effective and fun civic programs in Washington State, and collaborate with community organizations and issue campaigns for hands-on organizing experience. The WBEF recruits fellowship participants from a diversity of communities. Fellows graduate with a professional network and experiences they can apply in a variety of fields, including organizing in their own communities. In 2024 we hired 12 Fellows who received over 45 hours of classroom time, and collected a total of 72 voter registrations and 853 pledge-to-votes across 20 canvassing shifts. The Fellows also organized 2 events, including an innovative non-partisan candidate forum for local and statewide candidate forum.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,661,970
Program Service Revenue $200
Investment Income $2,188
Other Revenue $-4,030
TOTAL REVENUE $1,660,328

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $310,000
Salaries & Benefits $519,129
Fundraising Expenses $86,375
Program Expenses $682,727
Other Expenses $246,275
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,075,404

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,660,328 $448,385 +2.7%
Expenses $1,075,404 $531,872 +1.0%
Net Income $584,924 $-83,487 -8.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
53

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
5
$126,523
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cinthia Illan-Vazquez Executive Director 030.00
Officer
$0 $96,390 $126,523
Evann Strathern Board President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Kim Board Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Emma Scalzo Board Vice President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Annie Holden Board Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Thomas-Kennedy Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annia Yoshizumi Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,660,328 $1,075,404 $971,228 $584,924
2023 $448,385 $531,872 $318,921 $-83,487
2022 $515,852 $557,955 $423,871 $-42,103
2021 $611,262 $570,576 $530,753 $40,686
2020 $602,704 $538,668 $391,754 $64,036
2019 $499,501 $387,841 $320,745 $111,660
2018 $462,663 $429,216 $200,949 $33,447
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