COLLABORATIVE EFFORT INC

EIN: 463319126 501(c)(3)

Lakewood, WA

Total Revenue
$338,157
Total Expenses
$686,608
Total Assets
$97,693
Net Assets
$-262,968
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
DE
Phone
6304858964
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COLLABORATIVE EFFORT INC, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit that reported $338K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 43% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $687K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 103% operating deficit.

Mission

RAINs mission is to promote the growth of the life science and technology industries in Tacoma WA. RAIN provides hands-on educational experiences for local students empowers life science start-ups and small businesses and executes research in our downtown facility.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $167,011 Revenue: $0

RAIN Education: RAIN Education is focused on hands-on science education for college students in the South Puget Sound region. These programs promote and help develop science-based critical thinking...

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RAIN Education: RAIN Education is focused on hands-on science education for college students in the South Puget Sound region. These programs promote and help develop science-based critical thinking skills and teach laboratory techniques and skills used in biotechnology healthcare and academic research.

Program 2
Expenses: $102,178 Revenue: $70,669

RAIN Incubator: RAIN works to attract create and or retain small life-science and biotechnology companies in the Tacoma area. RAIN provides access to laboratory spaces networking technical support...

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RAIN Incubator: RAIN works to attract create and or retain small life-science and biotechnology companies in the Tacoma area. RAIN provides access to laboratory spaces networking technical support and consulting. In 2024 three companies utilized RAINs laboratory spaces. These companies focused on biotechnology logistics contract protein production environmental technologies and process chemistry. These young companies provide internships and essential industry experience for students. This promotes strong relationships that help keep these companies local. RAIN also has a commercial kitchen and during 2024 RAIN hosted six food vendors who sell products at local farmers and night markets. These small food companies are vibrant members of the Tacoma small business community who create jobs and contribute to the high quality of life in the South Sound region.

Program 3
Expenses: $147,438 Revenue: $43,005

RAIN Research: RAIN Research provides contract services to established firms that align with our mission to provide opportunities in the life-science industry with an emphasis on equity innovation...

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RAIN Research: RAIN Research provides contract services to established firms that align with our mission to provide opportunities in the life-science industry with an emphasis on equity innovation and collaboration. These projects create jobs for interns and trained students provide critical funding for RAIN and generate income for our incubator companies.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $357,835
Program Service Revenue $113,674
Investment Income $-133,352
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $338,157

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $297,369
Fundraising Expenses $10,983
Program Expenses $416,627
Other Expenses $389,239
TOTAL EXPENSES $686,608

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $338,157 $588,242 -0.4%
Expenses $686,608 $667,269 +0.0%
Net Income $-348,451 $-79,027 +3.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
5
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
2
$175,700
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jeff Watts Board Chair 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Janet Kruzel Board Vice-Chair 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Paul Amaroso Co-founder 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Burnaman Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marylinn Munson Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Miller Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kenneth McDonald Co-Executive Director Treasurer 40.00
Key Emp
$87,500 $0 $87,500
Jennifer Mckee-Johnson Co-Executive Director Head Science Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$88,200 $0 $88,200
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 $338,157 $686,608 $97,693 $-348,451
2023 $588,242 $667,269 $440,720 $-79,027
2022 $1,003,748 $1,008,851 $474,011 $-5,103
2021 $791,787 $1,016,645 $462,636 $-224,858
2020 $1,428,771 $1,048,082 $818,556 $380,689
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