CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE

EIN: 910982879 501(c)(3) Human Services

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$2,773,718
Total Expenses
$1,420,209
Total Assets
$2,853,718
Net Assets
$2,642,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DR STEPHAN BLANFORD
Phone
2063240340
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 155% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.4M, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN BY EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGES IN PUBLIC POLICIES, PRIORITIES, AND PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $395,858

HEALTH CARE: BECAUSE OF OUR ADVOCACY THE 2021-23 STATE BUDGET INCLUDED FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE DENTAL THERAPY TASK FORCE WHICH WILL CONVENE KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON BRINGING THE...

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HEALTH CARE: BECAUSE OF OUR ADVOCACY THE 2021-23 STATE BUDGET INCLUDED FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE DENTAL THERAPY TASK FORCE WHICH WILL CONVENE KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON BRINGING THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF DENTAL THERAPY ON TRIBAL LANDS TO A STATEWIDE SCALE BY EXAMINING BEST PRACTICES, REVIEWING DATA-DRIVEN EVIDENCE, AND REPORTING THEIR FINDINGS TO THE LEGISLATURE BY THE END OF 2021. WHILE DENTAL THERAPISTS ARE CURRENTLY WORKING OR AUTHORIZED IN 12 STATES, THEY ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO WORK IN TRIBAL SETTINGS IN WASHINGTON STATE, WHICH LIMITS THEIR REACH HERE.

Program 2
Expenses: $417,845

EARLY LEARNING: CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE PROVIDED KEY SUPPORT TO ADVOCACY THAT LED TO THE BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE FAIR START FOR KIDS ACT (SB 5237). THE ACT REPRESENTS THE LARGEST INVESTMENT IN EARLY...

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EARLY LEARNING: CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE PROVIDED KEY SUPPORT TO ADVOCACY THAT LED TO THE BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE FAIR START FOR KIDS ACT (SB 5237). THE ACT REPRESENTS THE LARGEST INVESTMENT IN EARLY LEARNING IN STATE HISTORY. THIS LEGISLATION TAKES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS TO EARLY LEARNING, WITH DRAMATIC NEW INVESTMENTS IN WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE, ECEAP, HOME VISITING AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EQUITY, THE ACT CREATES ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS FOR CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE EARLY LEARNING.

Program 3
Expenses: $243,400

KIDS COUNT: CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS THE ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION KIDS COUNT GRANTEE IN WASHINGTON STATE; THIS WORK DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES DISSEMINATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF CRITICAL DATA NECESSARY TO...

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KIDS COUNT: CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS THE ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION KIDS COUNT GRANTEE IN WASHINGTON STATE; THIS WORK DEVELOPS AND PROMOTES DISSEMINATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF CRITICAL DATA NECESSARY TO UNDERSTAND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S CHILDREN. REVENUE: IN 2021, THE WASHINGTON LEGISLATURE PASSED A CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON EXTRAORDINARY PROFITS; THIS REVENUE WILL GO TOWARD FUNDING THE FAIR START FOR KIDS ACT & OTHER SERVICES; THIS IS A CAMPAIGN ACHIEVEMENT FOR CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE, WHICH HAS SUPPORTED PROGRESSIVE REVENUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,750,708
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,010
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,773,718

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $61,892
Salaries & Benefits $988,194
Fundraising Expenses $111,848
Program Expenses $1,057,103
Other Expenses $370,123
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,420,209

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $2,773,718 $1,088,644 +1.5%
Expenses $1,420,209 $1,096,800 +0.3%
Net Income $1,353,509 $-8,156 -167.0%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
13
Volunteers
12

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
5
$127,370
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH ALEXANDER CHAIR 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE THORPE VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TISHA FRANK TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY VAN DYKE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT PEPPEL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARITA SOFIA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER GINGERICH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINU RANNA STEWART MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TREVOR GREEN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRI WOLSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRA BOWER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NARIA SANTA LUCIA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHAN BLANFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$121,110 $6,260 $127,370
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,773,718 $1,420,209 $2,853,718 $1,353,509
2022 $1,088,644 $1,096,800 $1,353,713 $-8,156
2021 $1,684,460 $1,270,932 $1,497,707 $413,528
2020 $1,370,272 $1,851,666 $1,274,985 $-481,394
2019 $1,227,649 $1,695,080 $1,456,978 $-467,431
2018 $2,275,345 $1,417,839 $1,931,113 $857,506
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