ISSAQUAH, WA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)HIGHLANDS COUNCIL, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $232K, a strong 21% operating margin.
HIGHLANDS COUNCIL WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY CREATING A LEGACY OF COMMUNITY THAT WILL LAST FOR GENERATIONS. THE COUNCIL WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VIBRANT AND CARING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO SERVICE, DIVERSITY, AND WELL-BEING.
BLAKELY HALL: ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS IS AN URBAN VILLAGE WITH A DIVERSITY OF INCOMES, HOUSEHOLD MAKEUPS, LIFESTYLES, ETHNICITIES, AND BACKGROUNDS THAT PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY...
BLAKELY HALL: ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS IS AN URBAN VILLAGE WITH A DIVERSITY OF INCOMES, HOUSEHOLD MAKEUPS, LIFESTYLES, ETHNICITIES, AND BACKGROUNDS THAT PROVIDE A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY WITHIN THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH. NOW REPRESENTING 1/3 OF THE CITY'S POPULATION, RESIDENTS ARE COMPRISED OF AN ENGAGED, MULTI-CULTURAL DEMOGRAPHIC. HIGHLANDS COUNCIL HELPS FACILITATE COMMUNITY TRADITIONS THAT ENGENDER PRIDE IN ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS. THESE TRADITIONS ARE BORN FROM THE VOICES OF THE DIVERSE RESIDENTS, WHERE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOSTER A SENSE OF INCLUSIVENESS AND A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY. BLAKELY HALL HAS SERVED THE BROAD COMMUNITY OF ISSAQUAH BY OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF FREE, PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS A GATHERING PLACE FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS, COFFEE DATES, AND YOUTH CLASSES.
SOCIAL PROGRAMMING: ONE OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT "BUILDS COMMUNITY." AS WE TRANSITIONED OUT OF THE PANDEMIC, WE RETURNED TO COMMUNITY...
SOCIAL PROGRAMMING: ONE OF HIGHLANDS COUNCIL'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMMING THAT "BUILDS COMMUNITY." AS WE TRANSITIONED OUT OF THE PANDEMIC, WE RETURNED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND EVENTS IN PERSON, INCLUDING SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES LIKE BINGO NIGHTS, CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS LIKE OUR SUMMER GLOBAL GRUB & GROOVE SERIES, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITH CAMPAIGN FORUMS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY NIGHTS. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT RESIDENT-LED, CULTURALLY DIVERSE, COMMUNITY GROUPS FOR ALL AGES: FROM TODDLERS TO TEENS, TO SENIORS, INCLUDING BOOK CLUB, CHESS CLUB, AND MINECRAFT MANIA. HIGHLANDS COUNCIL ALSO MANAGES A 172-PATCH COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM.FACILITATING COMMUNITY TRADITIONS THAT ENGENDER PRIDE IN ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS IS A CORE COMMUNITY VALUE. OUR STAFF DID A REMARKABLE JOB CREATING AND MANAGING SAFE EVENTS THAT PROVIDED AN OUTLET OF ACTIVITY, SOCIALLY DISTANCED ENGAGEMENT WITH NEIGHBORS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNICATIONS: HIGHLANDS COUNCIL MANAGES ALL THE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT INCLUDES ISSAQUAHHIGHLANDS.COM, BLAKELYHALL.COM, THE QUARTERLY...
COMMUNICATIONS: HIGHLANDS COUNCIL MANAGES ALL THE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT INCLUDES ISSAQUAHHIGHLANDS.COM, BLAKELYHALL.COM, THE QUARTERLY CONNECTIONS NEWSPAPER, WEEKLY E-LETTER, AND OFFICIAL SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE. CONNECTIONS NEWS IS A VERY IMPORTANT OUTREACH TOOL FOR OUR MISSION OF BUILDING COMMUNITY AT HIGHLANDS COUNCIL. CONNECTIONS NEWS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SPONSORSHIP BY LOCAL BUSINESSES, AWARENESS OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS, MEDIA SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER NON-PROFITS IN THE AREA, PROMOTION OF OUR OWN PROGRAMMING THAT IS MOSTLY FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND BRANDING OF OUR COMMUNITY AS THE MOST DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY! WE AVERAGE 10-15 VOLUNTEER WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ANNUALLY. WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY ARE ALSO WONDERFUL WAYS FOR THE TEENS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD WRITING SKILLS, GET PUBLISHED, AND CREATE A PORTFOLIO FOR THOSE IMPORTANT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS! WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEER WRITERS; THEY LEND CREDIBILITY TO THE CONTENT WE PUBLISH BECAUSE THEY ARE TOLD BY A NEIGHBOR.HIGHLANDS COUNCIL SEEKS TO KEEP OUR READERS ENGAGED CIVICALLY. OUR STAFF FOLLOWS CLOSELY ISSUES AROUND LAND DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND COMMUNITY SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND EDUCATION. WE ATTEND CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND REPORT BACK WHAT WE LEARNED AND HOW IT IMPACTS COMMUNITY LIFE IN ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS. WE ARE CAREFUL NOT TO TELL OUR READERS WHAT TO THINK BUT PROVIDE THE FACTS SO OUR READERS CAN FORM THEIR OWN OPINIONS AND KNOW WHEN PUBLIC FORUM OPPORTUNITIES EXIST TO ENGAGE OUR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS. NEWSPRINT MAY BE A DYING INDUSTRY, BUT CONNECTIONS NEWS IS A HIGHLY DESIRED PUBLICATION IN OUR AREA. CONNECTIONS NEWS CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED BY NEIGHBORHOODS USA AS A TOP COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER IN THE COUNTRY!
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,098,066 | $852,584 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $865,628 | $893,216 | 0.0% |
| Net Income | $232,438 | $-40,632 | -6.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY KAPUSTEIN | PRESIDENT (THRU 9/23) | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KASHIF ZAHOOR | PRESIDENT (FROM 10/23) | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SOBASLEI | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA PREYAPONGPISAN | SECRETARY | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL NORED | TREASURER | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT WANG | TRUSTEE | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISA TAGGART | TRUSTEE | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN ARMLIN | TRUSTEE | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH HALL | TRUSTEE | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PINKSTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50.00 |
Officer
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$126,681 | $12,318 | $138,999 |
| MICHELE MCFARLAND | CONTROLLER | 35.00 |
Highest
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$108,226 | $16,719 | $124,945 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $1,098,066 | $865,628 | $2,612,840 | $232,438 |
| 2023 | $852,584 | $893,216 | $2,379,777 | $-40,632 |
| 2022 | $1,078,489 | $915,337 | $2,418,933 | $163,152 |
| 2021 | $1,043,615 | $891,629 | $2,256,663 | $151,986 |
| 2020 | $1,028,939 | $989,027 | $2,110,342 | $39,912 |
| 2019 | $1,058,084 | $945,282 | $2,540,227 | $112,802 |
| 2018 | $1,062,831 | $884,267 | $2,471,922 | $178,564 |
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