Communities Rise

EIN: 320098070 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$1,385,590
Total Expenses
$1,622,038
Total Assets
$2,606,668
Net Assets
$2,577,279
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Annie Hout
Phone
2063245850
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Communities Rise, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

Communities Rise fosters movements to build power in communities impacted by systemic oppression. To create an equitable system, we pursue cross-sector collaboration, and provide capacity building and legal services for community organizations and microenterprises.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $644,313 Revenue: $17,475

Capacity-Building: Communities Rise provides capacity-building services to nonprofit organizations that are led by and serving communities impacted by systemic oppression, primarily from Black...

Read more

Capacity-Building: Communities Rise provides capacity-building services to nonprofit organizations that are led by and serving communities impacted by systemic oppression, primarily from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities in the following programs: 9-month nonprofit Capacity Building Cohort, providing peer-to-peer learning, one-on-one coaching, and workshops to 8-10 grassroots community organizations Fundraising Clinics, providing one-on-one consultation with a fundraising professional to leaders of nonprofit organizations Grant Writing Clinics, providing one-on-one consultation with a grant writing professional to leaders of nonprofit organizations Collaborate with community partners on analyzing capacity building service gaps and creating a system of capacity building support and increased resources for BIPOC organizations and small businesses.

Program 2
Expenses: $391,964 Revenue: $17,499

Small Business and Nonprofit Legal Services: Communities Rise provides low-income small business owners and nonprofit organizations pro bono legal services on business transactional matters through...

Read more

Small Business and Nonprofit Legal Services: Communities Rise provides low-income small business owners and nonprofit organizations pro bono legal services on business transactional matters through our limited engagement legal clinics or through direct representation. Communities Rise receives and screens applications for pro bono legal services and determines if the matter is appropriate for our monthly legal clinics (1-hour limited engagement legal consultation) or in-depth assistance through direct representation. Communities Rise matches legal services clients with a volunteer attorney or an in-house Communities Rise attorney.

Program 3
Expenses: $116,222 Revenue: $39,672

Education & Training: Communities Rise hosts legal trainings for community members and attorneys on topics relevant to nonprofits and small businesses. Most legal trainings are approved for CLE...

Read more

Education & Training: Communities Rise hosts legal trainings for community members and attorneys on topics relevant to nonprofits and small businesses. Most legal trainings are approved for CLE credits for attorneys. Communities Rise creates and publishes written materials and webinars designed to help nonprofits and small businesses understand the law and legal concepts that are relevant to their work. In 2023, in partnership with Communities of Opportunity, Communities Rise published a Community Collaboration Toolkit. Legal education webinars included: -Risk Management for Programs Serving Children and Youth; -Independent Contractor Protections; -Nonprofit Boards Training

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,308,547
Program Service Revenue $74,646
Investment Income $2,397
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,385,590

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $217,281
Salaries & Benefits $1,185,708
Fundraising Expenses $148,878
Program Expenses $1,152,499
Other Expenses $219,049
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,622,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,385,590 $1,665,197 -0.2%
Expenses $1,622,038 $1,892,685 -0.1%
Net Income $-236,448 $-227,488 +0.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
15
Volunteers
127

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
8
$346,160
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Annie Hout Co-Executive Director, Finance and Operations 40
Officer
$111,088 $6,130 $117,218
Andrew Kashyap Co-Executive Director, Legal Services 40
Officer
$107,559 $7,584 $115,143
Brianna Jones Co-Executive Director, Capacity Building 40
Officer
$104,298 $5,223 $109,521
Jodi Nishioka Executive Director to Jan. 2023 40
Officer
$4,278 $0 $4,278
Diana Singleton President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine West Vice President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Lawson Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marnina Cherkin Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Caroline Shelton Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claire White Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Renato Foz Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stan Brown Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tachini Pete Director 2
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,385,590 $1,622,038 $2,606,668 $-236,448
2022 $1,665,197 $1,892,685 $2,864,274 $-227,488
2021 $2,557,307 $1,750,032 $3,245,172 $807,275
2020 $1,912,765 $1,196,001 $2,353,319 $716,764
2018 $471,958 $379,444 $287,658 $92,514
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Washington Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Communities Rise with other nonprofits in Washington and across the country.