CITIZEN UNIVERSITY

EIN: 464270721 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$2,016,776
Total Expenses
$2,223,986
Total Assets
$2,305,735
Net Assets
$2,221,725
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
ERIC LIU
Phone
2069058333
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CITIZEN UNIVERSITY, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 157% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

FORTIFY THE HABITS AND SKILLS OF POWERFUL, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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Trantor Score

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,938,486
Program Service Revenue $28,000
Investment Income $47,193
Other Revenue $3,097
TOTAL REVENUE $2,016,776

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $52,827
Salaries & Benefits $1,521,215
Fundraising Expenses $166,989
Program Expenses $1,740,435
Other Expenses $621,944
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,223,986

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,016,776 $785,220 +1.6%
Expenses $2,223,986 $2,136,086 +0.0%
Net Income $-207,210 $-1,350,866 -0.8%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
20

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
6
$385,769
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICH TAFEL PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HONG VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE DOUGLAS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN CAMBELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTIN RODGERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC LIU CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$162,231 $3,909 $166,140
KAYLA DEMONTE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$83,820 $12,641 $96,461
CHRIS HAYASHIDA-KNIGHT CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$117,669 $5,499 $123,168
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
2025 $2,016,776 $2,223,986 $2,305,735 $-207,210
2024 $785,220 $2,136,086 $2,511,327 $-1,350,866
2023 $2,274,988 $1,659,509 $3,861,512 $615,479
2022 $2,808,134 $1,081,609 $3,238,244 $1,726,525
2021 $1,504,794 $828,153 $1,244,231 $676,641
2020 $716,957 $893,963 $644,997 $-177,006
2020 $716,957 $893,963 $644,997 $-177,006
2019 $1,120,372 $1,018,354 $728,865 $102,018
2019 $1,120,372 $1,018,354 $728,865 $102,018
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