Municipal Research and Services Ce… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Melanie Harding

Phone

2066251300

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.8M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Supporting effective local government in Washington through consultation research training & collaboration. We are committed to providing trusted objective and reliable advice on municipal issues.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,427,234 Revenue: $4,850,056

Research services for cities towns and counties within WA State. MRSC serves Washington local governments by providing: 1 Dependable advice from a multidisciplinary team of professional consultants. 2 A comprehensive website. 3 Access to thousands of sample documents. 4 Timely & informative print & electronic publications & newsletters. 5 Access to the largest local government library collections.

Program 2

Expenses: $600,996 Revenue: $802,061

MRSC Rosters is a shared statewide small works and consultant roster system that over 500 Washington State cities counties and special purposes districts use to search for project bidders.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,165,054 Revenue: $1,430,787

MRSC provides research inquiry service and training to special purpose districts throughout Washington State.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,283,533

Program Service Revenue $1,778,253

Investment Income $21,118

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $7,082,904

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $4,261,452

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,193,284

Other Expenses $2,521,085

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,782,537

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,082,904	$6,139,002	+0.2%
Expenses	$6,782,537	$5,570,563	+0.2%
Net Income	$300,367	$568,439	-0.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$222,039

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Cynthia Martinez	President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kari Sand	Past President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brett Wachsmith	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristi Rowland	Secretary	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Chris Branch	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Campbell	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Dean	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Dexter	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Norma Hernandez	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Philpot	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shelly Short	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dale Slack	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Springer	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Taylor	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Terry Weiner	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ben Wick	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dana Ralph	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tracy Burrows	Executive Director	40.00	Key Emp	$202,000	$20,039	$222,039
Eric Chang	IT Manager	40.00	Highest	$149,543	$14,402	$163,945
Melanie Dane	Legal Consultant	40.00	Highest	$150,705	$11,327	$162,032
Stephen Butler	Policy Manager	40.00	Highest	$143,688	$14,113	$157,801
Jonathan Rose	Administrative Manager	40.00	Highest	$143,500	$15,926	$159,426

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$7,082,904	$6,782,537	$4,343,769	$300,367
2023	$6,139,002	$5,570,563	$4,722,295	$568,439
2022	$4,968,399	$4,332,376	$3,246,749	$636,023
2021	$4,434,494	$4,205,935	$3,170,668	$228,559

Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington