CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB

EIN: 910852503 501(c)(3) Human Services

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$19,294,517
Total Expenses
$17,158,257
Total Assets
$66,177,726
Net Assets
$35,862,470
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DERRICK BELGARDE
Phone
2062926214
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $19.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $17.2M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB EXISTS TO PROVIDE A SACRED SPACE TO NURTURE, AFFIRM, AND RENEW THE SPIRIT OF URBAN NATIVE PEOPLES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,137,086 Revenue: $469,713

HOUSING: EAGLE VILLAGE IS THE REGION'S FIRST BRIDGE HOUSING FOCUSING ON HOMELESS AMERICAN INDIANS/ALASKA NATIVES. IN 2019 KING COUNTY DONATED SHIPPING CONTAINERS FORMERLY USED BY OIL WORKERS IN TEXAS...

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HOUSING: EAGLE VILLAGE IS THE REGION'S FIRST BRIDGE HOUSING FOCUSING ON HOMELESS AMERICAN INDIANS/ALASKA NATIVES. IN 2019 KING COUNTY DONATED SHIPPING CONTAINERS FORMERLY USED BY OIL WORKERS IN TEXAS THAT WERE CONVERTED INTO HOUSING UNITS. EAGLE VILLAGE IS STAFFED 24/7 INCLUDING LIVE-IN ADVOCATES THAT WERE ALL HOMELESS. WE OFFER CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING TALKING CIRCLES, SEWING CIRCLES, DRUM CIRCLES, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AND A TRADITIONAL MEDICINE GARDEN. OUR HOUSING OUTCOMES ARE BETTER THAN THE OVERALL HOMELESS SYSTEM WITH A HIGHER RATE OF EAGLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS EXITING INTO PERMANENT HOUSING, COMPARED TO AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE EMERGENCY SHELTER RESIDENTS IN KING COUNTY. -- IN 2022, WE OPENED OUR FIRST PERMANENT HOUSING PROJECT, ?L?AL. THE CLUB NOW HAS OVER 1,000 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING/SHELTER ACROSS 16 SITES THAT ARE OPEN (278 UNITS), UNDER CONSTRUCTION (155), OR IN DEVELOPMENT (603). ALL OF OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE ON-SITE CULTURALLY-ATTUNED SERVICES TARGETING HOMELESS AMERICAN INDIANS/ALASKA NATIVES (AI/AN). -- CSC ALSO STARTED A RE-ENTRY PROGRAM IN 2021, PROVIDING A HOME FOR INDIVIDUALS RECENTLY LEAVING INCARCERATION. -- ?AL?AL INCLUDES 80 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTH CLINIC, PLANNED CAFE, AND SPACE FOR CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB. IN JUNE 2020 CSC BEGAN DEVELOPING SACRED MEDICINE HOUSE - 125 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN THE LAKE CITY NEIGHBORHOOD OF SEATTLE. IN NOVEMBER 2020, CSC PARTNERED WITH BELLWETHER HOUSING TO DEVELOP 200+ UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A COAST SALISH LONGHOUSE AT THE NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE CAMPUS. -- CASE MANAGERS PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBERS WITH A CRIMINAL HISTORY FOCUSING ON MEMBERS EXITING PRISONS/JAILS, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LEGAL AID. IN OCTOBER 2021, WE OPENED AN 8-BED RE-ENTRY HOUSE. -- CASE MANAGERS PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND/OR COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION). IN 2023, WE ARE OPENING RED ROAD HOUSE, A CLEAN AND SOBER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN KING COUNTY. -- CSC PROVIDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO MANY HOUSEHOLDS. CASE MANAGERS PAIRED WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HELP HOMELESS NATIVE AMERICANS OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE (FIRST/LAST MONTH'S RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, APPLICATIONS FEES); MAINTAIN HOUSING TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EVICTION PREVENTION FUNDS (BACK RENT, UTILITY ASSISTANCE); DIVERSION (EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO INCOME/RESOURCES TO OBTAIN HOUSING). -- THE CLUB IS PLAYING A CRITICAL ROLE LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY AS A NATIVE HOUSING DEVELOPER. WE USE AN INDIGENOUS-DESIGN AND TRAUMA-AWARE APPROACH TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND ARE NOW THE FOURTH LARGEST PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDER (PSH) IN KING COUNTY (AND THE ONLY BIPOC AGENCY). -- OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; AND HOUSING/SHELTER TARGETING ELDERS, FAMILIES, RELATIVES EXITING INCARCERATION, VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TRANS/2-SPIRIT COMMUNITY. AS OF AUGUST 2023, WE HAVE OPENED 2 PSH BUILDINGS (139 UNITS) AND A 22-UNIT TINY HOUSE VILLAGE, AND WILL OPEN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER BY YEAR-END.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,130,000 Revenue: $277,248

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB'S GATEWAY PROGRAM IS A DAY CENTER THAT IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 364 DAYS A YEAR (CLOSED ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY). EVERY DAY, 115~ MEMBERS COME TO THE CLUB FOR...

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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB'S GATEWAY PROGRAM IS A DAY CENTER THAT IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 364 DAYS A YEAR (CLOSED ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY). EVERY DAY, 115~ MEMBERS COME TO THE CLUB FOR BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS HOT MEALS, SHOWERS, AND LAUNDRY SERVICES. WE GAIN OUR MEMBERS' TRUST AND PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFITS, AND TRIBES TO OFFER ADDITIONAL ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDING A NURSE, TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH WORKER, HOUSING CASE MANAGERS, DSHS FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY WORKER, LEGAL AID, TALKING CIRCLES, DRUM GROUPS, AND ART PROGRAM. IN 2023, OUR DAY CENTER IS SEEING AN 83% INCREASE - 1,119 UNDUPLICATED MEMBERS AS OF 8/24/2023, COMPARED TO 613 AS OF 8/24/2022. -- CSC PROVIDES 24/7 SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR MEMBERS LIVING IN OUR AFFORDABLE TAX CREDIT HOUSING. OUR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO PREVENT MEMBERS FROM RETURNING TO HOMELESSNESS, MAXIMIZE THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND MENTAL WELL-BEING. CSC ALSO BEGAN PROVIDING ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. -- TRADITIONAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS, TRADITIONAL WELLNESS MANAGER FOCUSED ON STAFF WELLNESS, AND RECENTLY PURCHASED CEREMONIAL LAND. IN 2023, THE CLUB SHIFTED FROM EXCLUSIVELY USING CONTRACTED LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS TO TRADITIONAL HEALERS AS FULL-TIME STAFF. LICENSED CLINICIANS HAD LIMITED RESULTS AND THE CLUB IS NOW APPROACHING MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A LENS OF HEALING. THE CLUB HAS HIRED TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS TO LEAD CULTURAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWEAT LODGE, TALKING CIRCLES, DRUM GROUPS, RED ROAD TO WELLBRIETY GROUPS, CULTURAL FIELD TRIPS, AND PROPER PROTOCOLS TO GATHER AND USE TRADITIONAL MEDICINES. WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A HALF-ACRE PROPERTY WITH 82 FEET OF SHORELINE ON THE DUWAMISH RIVER. THE SITE WILL BE THE CLUBS CEREMONIAL LAND FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS INCLUDING 2 SWEAT LODGES (MEN AND WOMEN), FIRE PIT, AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE GARDEN.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $18,388,482
Program Service Revenue $747,065
Investment Income $219,269
Other Revenue $-60,299
TOTAL REVENUE $19,294,517

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,375,004
Salaries & Benefits $9,409,040
Fundraising Expenses $605,886
Program Expenses $14,267,086
Other Expenses $4,230,713
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,158,257

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $19,294,517 $16,478,315 +0.2%
Expenses $17,158,257 $13,140,113 +0.3%
Net Income $2,136,260 $3,338,202 -0.4%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
185
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
10
$874,074
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DERRICK BELGARDE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$186,404 $13,298 $199,702
MARC TAYLOR CFO 40.00
Officer
$149,167 $12,203 $161,370
LINDSAY GOES BEHIND CHIEF PROGRA 40.00
Officer
$136,841 $11,833 $148,674
JAMES LOVELL CHIEF CMTY D 40.00
Officer
$133,326 $11,728 $145,054
PAMELA VAUGHN CHIEF ADMIN 40.00
Officer
$117,793 $11,159 $128,952
DANSON COIN CONTROLLER 40.00
Highest
$105,473 $10,892 $116,365
KEVIN WEST REAL ESTATE 40.00
Highest
$104,860 $9,272 $114,132
YOLONDA SEPNCER CMTY SVCS DI 40.00
Highest
$101,994 $9,497 $111,491
BRANDON WHITEHEAD SHELTER SVCS 40.00
Highest
$100,196 $10,621 $110,817
NAWIISHTUMNI NIGHTGUN CHIEF TRAD'L 40.00
Officer
$83,838 $6,484 $90,322
ANNIE KIRK PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE BUSCH VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN GORDON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KOJI CLARK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE TRAINER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TEMRYSS LANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AREN SPECK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREE KAME'ENUI-RAMIREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LONNIE NELSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL SHELDON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD LEIWEKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHYLA SPICER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDDIE SHERMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $19,294,517 $17,158,257 $66,177,726 $2,136,260
2022 $16,478,315 $13,140,113 $66,131,579 $3,338,202
2021 $27,843,318 $19,732,358 $37,888,241 $8,110,960
2020 $12,283,939 $7,370,803 $21,178,516 $4,913,136
2019 $11,035,086 $4,106,314 $16,238,983 $6,928,772
2018 $5,396,470 $2,961,460 $8,769,775 $2,435,010
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