SAGE LEADERS

EIN: 851190550

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$1,057,789
Total Expenses
$933,336
Total Assets
$1,213,967
Net Assets
$1,108,456
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Principal Officer
CHRISTINA SHIMIZU
Phone
2065685000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAGE LEADERS, founded in 2020, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $933K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

SAGE LEADERS CULTIVATES DEEP DEMOCRACY IN WASHINGTON STATE BY DEVELOPING BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR CIVIC AND ELECTED LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $249,454

THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CLI) IS A 6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP THAT TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, LAND USE, TRANSIT, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. GRADUATES LEARN THE NUTS...

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THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CLI) IS A 6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP THAT TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN ISSUES SUCH AS HOUSING, LAND USE, TRANSIT, CLIMATE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. GRADUATES LEARN THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES SUCH AS MUNICIPAL BUDGETING, PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES, AND LAWMAKING, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY, STORYTELLING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IN 2024, CLI GRADUATED 12 MEMBERS FROM THEIR 2023- 2024 CLARK COUNTY COHORT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE VANCOUVER, WA AREA. 95% OF GRADUATES HAVE BEEN PAIRED WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO SUPPORT THEIR WORK ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. ANOTHER 15 FELLOWS GRADUATED FROM OUR KING/PIERCE COUNTY COHORT, AND 70% OF THOSE GRADUATES HAVE APPLIED TO SERVE ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. OUR FALL COHORTS STARTED WITH 30 PARTICIPANTS ACROSS KING, PIERCE, SNOHOMISH, AND CLARK COUNTIES IN WA STATE. WE'VE ALSO HELD A HANDFUL OF ALUMNI EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE 130 FELLOWS THAT HAVE GRADUATED TO DATE.

Program 2
Expenses: $174,647

IN 2024 WE RAN A 3-DAY TRAINING FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (LELI) TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL PROGRESSIVE BIPOC LEADERS WHO CURRENTLY SERVE IN LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE AT THE CITY OR COUNTY LEVEL IN WASHINGTON...

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IN 2024 WE RAN A 3-DAY TRAINING FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS (LELI) TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL PROGRESSIVE BIPOC LEADERS WHO CURRENTLY SERVE IN LOCAL ELECTED OFFICE AT THE CITY OR COUNTY LEVEL IN WASHINGTON STATE. THIS TRAINING SUPPORTED PARTICIPANTS IN LEARNING ABOUT COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES, CO-GOVERNANCE MODELS, POWER MAPPING, AND RELEVANT LOCAL ISSUES SUCH AS DISPLACEMENT AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT. OUR TRAINING ENGAGED 13 LOCAL ELECTEDS, AND WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION LOCAL PROGRESS.

Program 3
Expenses: $150,867

IN 2024, OUR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (PLC) MEMBERS VETTED AND ENDORSED 28 BIPOC CANDIDATES FROM COUNTIES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. PLC MEMBERS ARE GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE ALUMNI OF...

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IN 2024, OUR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (PLC) MEMBERS VETTED AND ENDORSED 28 BIPOC CANDIDATES FROM COUNTIES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. PLC MEMBERS ARE GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE ALUMNI OF OUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PLC, MEMBERS GAIN DIRECT EXPOSURE TO CAMPAIGNS AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL CANDIDATES. WE OFFERED SKILL BUILDING THOUGH DAYS OF ACTION AND POPULAR EDUCATION ON TECHNICAL TOPICS, SUCH AS HOW TO MOVE MOVE MONEY IN POLITICS. OF THE 28 CANDIDATES ENDORSED, 21 OF THEM WON THEIR RACE. WE ALSO RAN OUR BIPOC CANDIDATE COHORT, WHICH IS A PEER SUPPORT GROUP THAT OFFERS TRAINING RESOURCES FOR PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEADERS INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE. IN 2024, 15 BIPOC CANDIDATES FROM ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE ATTENDED SUPPORT SESSIONS LED BY LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS OR FORMER CANDIDATES. SESSION LEADERS SHARED THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND INSIGHTS. IN ADDITION TO THESE GROUPS, WE HELD A CAMPAIGN CAMP IN THE FALL, TO SUPPORT BIPOC LEADERS IN EXPLORING THE IDEA OF RUNNING FOR ELECTED OFFICE, AND FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WORKING AS CAMPAIGN STAFF.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,041,423
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,366
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,057,789

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $791,225
Fundraising Expenses $102,645
Program Expenses $659,394
Other Expenses $142,111
TOTAL EXPENSES $933,336

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,057,789 $848,108 +0.2%
Expenses $933,336 $796,415 +0.2%
Net Income $124,453 $51,693 +1.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
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
7
$113,519
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINA SHIMIZU CO-EXEC DIRE 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $113,519
SARAH CHERIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ESTHER HANDY BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNELL HICKS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY MENDOZA PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEMONA MORENO BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEFAN MORITZ BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$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 $1,057,789 $933,336 $1,213,967 $124,453
2023 $848,108 $796,415 $1,096,025 $51,693
2022 $689,156 $539,068 $961,914 $150,088
2021 $727,597 $510,589 $837,328 $217,008
2020 $138,108 $90,394 $67,849 $47,714
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