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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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

CITIZEN UNIVERSITY IS WORKING TO FORTIFY THE HABITS AND SKILLS OF POWERFUL, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR VISION IS A NATION OF VIBRANT, SELF-GOVERNING COMMUNITIES WHERE EACH PERSON UNDERSTANDS THEIR CIVIC POWER, COMMITS TO TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, AND IS MEANINGFULLY CONTRIBUTING TO A HEALTHY, SHARED CIVIC LIFE. WE DO THIS BY EQUIPPING AND SUPPORTING CIVIC CATALYSTS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO PRACTICE AND SPREAD HABITS OF CITIZENSHIP IN WAYS THAT FEEL RELATIONAL, RELEVANT, AND SUSTAINABLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $389,791 Revenue: $28,000

THE CIVIC SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP PREPARES MOTIVATED AMERICANS TO INSPIRE A RENEWED SENSE OF SHARED CIVIC PURPOSE AND MORAL COURAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. FELLOWS LEARN HOW TO CREATE - AND THEN HOST - CIVIC...

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THE CIVIC SATURDAY FELLOWSHIP PREPARES MOTIVATED AMERICANS TO INSPIRE A RENEWED SENSE OF SHARED CIVIC PURPOSE AND MORAL COURAGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY. FELLOWS LEARN HOW TO CREATE - AND THEN HOST - CIVIC SATURDAY GATHERINGS, WHICH WE THINK OF AS A CIVIC ANALOGUE TO FAITH GATHERINGS. THEY'RE A RITUAL DESIGNED FOR REFLECTION, RECKONING, AND RECOMMITMENT. THE FELLOWSHIP BEGINS WITH OUR IMMERSIVE FOUR-DAY TRAINING CALLED CIVIC SEMINARY, WHICH WE LEAD IN FOR COHORTS OF ABOUT 10-12. FROM REFLECTING ON THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING THEIR COMMUNITIES TO LEARNING HOW TO WRITE A CIVIC SERMON, FELLOWS GAIN EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO KNOW TO DESIGN THEIR OWN CIVIC SATURDAY GATHERINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $356,444

THE YOUTH COLLABORATORY BRINGS TOGETHER CIVIC-MINDED HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR SIX MONTHS OF LEARNING AND TWO NATIONAL CONVENINGS WHERE THEY ENGAGE AROUND THE...

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THE YOUTH COLLABORATORY BRINGS TOGETHER CIVIC-MINDED HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR SIX MONTHS OF LEARNING AND TWO NATIONAL CONVENINGS WHERE THEY ENGAGE AROUND THE IDEA AND IDEALS OF CIVIC POWER, HOW TO HARNESS IT, AND HOW TO SHARE THEIR LEARNINGS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN THE FORM OF A PERSONAL PROJECT. IN ADDITION, OUR YOUTH COLLABORATORY STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR NATIONAL CIVIC COLLABORATORY MEETINGS, OFFERING AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR CROSS GENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, WHICH HAS LED TO SEVERAL NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN OUR YOUTH AND NATIONAL COLLABORATORY MEMBERS. STUDENTS ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING ACTIVITIES AND MAKE COMMITMENTS OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL CIVIC PROJECTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $328,251

GRADUATES OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS JOIN OUR CU COMMUNITY, AN ONGOING PEER LEARNING NETWORK OF HUNDREDS OF CIVIC CATALYSTS FROM AROUND THE NATION GROUNDED IN SHARED PURPOSE. THROUGH GATHERINGS...

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GRADUATES OF OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS JOIN OUR CU COMMUNITY, AN ONGOING PEER LEARNING NETWORK OF HUNDREDS OF CIVIC CATALYSTS FROM AROUND THE NATION GROUNDED IN SHARED PURPOSE. THROUGH GATHERINGS, WORKSHOPS, STRUCTURES FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL RESOURCES, THIS COMMUNITY SERVE AS A PLATFORM FOR CONTINUED EXCHANGE, COLLABORATION, AND STORYTELLING AROUND SPREADING HABITS AND ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT POWERFUL, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.

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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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