SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS

EIN: 753041952 501(c)(3) Environment

BELLINGHAM, WA

Total Revenue
$3,656,621
Total Expenses
$3,127,853
Total Assets
$2,818,487
Net Assets
$2,641,707
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DEREK LONG
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIONS, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 34% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.1M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

WE CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE IDEAS, COLLABORATION AND ACTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,165,572
Program Service Revenue $198,282
Investment Income $9,398
Other Revenue $283,369
TOTAL REVENUE $3,656,621

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,981,193
Fundraising Expenses $71,337
Program Expenses $2,724,734
Other Expenses $1,146,660
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,127,853

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,656,621 $2,735,914 +0.3%
Expenses $3,127,853 $2,462,481 +0.3%
Net Income $528,768 $273,433 +0.9%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
41
Volunteers
88

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
4
$114,742
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$102,963
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEREK LONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer Highest
$114,642 $0 $114,642
ROSE LATHROP INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Key Emp
$102,963 $0 $102,963
BRIAN RUSK VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$100 $0 $100
ELIZABETH STOCKTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI QUINN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLIE HUTHMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BROGAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE ASHTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BROGAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL VASAK TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH HUTTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON MILLER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CLAIRE CUMMINGS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$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 $3,656,621 $3,127,853 $2,818,487 $528,768
2022 $2,735,914 $2,462,481 $2,254,574 $273,433
2021 $2,419,426 $2,095,314 $2,209,817 $324,112
2020 $2,234,480 $2,471,921 $2,053,802 $-237,441
2019 $2,304,107 $2,384,872 $1,957,093 $-80,765
2018 $1,313,682 $1,276,614 $385,869 $37,068
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