Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund

EIN: 911259403 501(c)(3)

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$619,688
Total Expenses
$1,097,886
Total Assets
$3,527,886
Net Assets
$3,162,922
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Mary Le Nguyen
Phone
2063890050
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund, founded in 1983, is a small nonprofit that reported $620K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 77% operating deficit.

Mission

To support community organizations that work to achieve racial, social and economic justice.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $376,047

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC EDUCATION:WaCANERF provided public education on healthcare, housing justice, and economic equity through 21,594 conversations via phone and field outreach. These...

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC EDUCATION:WaCANERF provided public education on healthcare, housing justice, and economic equity through 21,594 conversations via phone and field outreach. These interactions helped inform Washington residents about policy issues affecting their communities. Additionally, WaCANERF supported public awareness initiatives by gathering 12,318 petition signatures to inform discussions on housing access in Seattle (4,819), worker protections in Burien (6,126), and governance structures in Kent (1,373).Digital engagement expanded our outreach efforts, with 7,209 texts sent and 1,820 online advocacy actions taken by 710 community members. WaCANERF also had 357 conversations about the mergers and acquisitions process as it pertains to our healthcare/hospital system. Public education events included the Healthcare Rally on the Capitol steps, the HCHR Healthcare Leadership Summit, and the Healthcare Die-In at the federal building in Seattle, all of which increased awareness about healthcare access and affordability. WaCANERF also played a key role in transitioning Health Care is a Human Right (HCHR) organizing meetings back to in-person settings, fostering stronger engagement on healthcare issues.

Program 2
Expenses: $348,856 Revenue: $40,200

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING:WaCANERF strengthened community capacity through 303 one-on-one meetings, where individuals learned about housing rights, healthcare policy, mass...

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING:WaCANERF strengthened community capacity through 303 one-on-one meetings, where individuals learned about housing rights, healthcare policy, mass incarceration, and economic justice. Educational opportunities focused on understanding legislative processes, civic engagement strategies, and how to interact with policymakers. Community members participated as spokespeople in three Healthcare Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB) meetings, one Health Care is a Human Right General Meeting, and two Universal Health Care discussions, helping share lived experiences to enhance public understanding of these issues. Additionally, 10 leadership council meetings were held with community leaders, each attended by eight engaged participants, fostering education on civic engagement and advocacy strategies. WaCANERF also hosted 4 community members at staff meetings, helping them to develop their public speaking and presentation skills.

Program 3
Expenses: $174,667

COALITION & PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION:WaCANERF collaborated with community organizations and coalitions to advance public education on economic and housing justice issues. In Burien, WaCANERF played a...

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COALITION & PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION:WaCANERF collaborated with community organizations and coalitions to advance public education on economic and housing justice issues. In Burien, WaCANERF played a role in efforts to inform the public on wage equity, supporting education initiatives related to worker protections and minimum wage. Similarly, efforts in Kent helped expand public awareness of governance structures and community representation models. As part of our housing justice education initiatives, WaCANERF conducted 99 renter surveys (49 online, 50 in person) to assess housing conditions and affordability concerns. The findings reinforced the need for greater public education on tenant rights and housing policies. WaCANERF also contributed to efforts educating gig workers and consumers about wage protections, with 87 individuals engaging in educational opportunities focused on worker rights as they pertain to gig-workers specifically. Additionally, community members participated in digital advocacy, sending 151 emails to policymakers to express their perspectives on economic and social issues. These combined efforts expanded public education, increased community participation in civic processes, and strengthened long-term public awareness on key policy issues across Washington State. WaCANERF actively participates in the Powerbuilding Table, a coalition committed to strengthening community-led efforts for economic and racial justice. Through this collaboration, WaCANERF has engaged in public discussions on long-term movement-building strategies, contributed to capacity-building initiatives, and supported efforts to align organizations around shared goals for public education and civic engagement. This work ensures that grassroots leadership and community voices remain central to broader systemic change efforts in Washington State.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $554,608
Program Service Revenue $40,200
Investment Income $14,510
Other Revenue $10,370
TOTAL REVENUE $619,688

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $775,000
Salaries & Benefits $40,352
Fundraising Expenses $113,623
Program Expenses $899,570
Other Expenses $282,534
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,097,886

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $619,688 $912,099 -0.3%
Expenses $1,097,886 $914,722 +0.2%
Net Income $-478,198 $-2,623 +181.3%
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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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
82

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
$194,261
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jack Johnson Board President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Deana Knutsen Secretary/Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gina Owens Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joselito Lopez Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Le Nguyen Executive Director 30.00
Officer
$0 $1,105 $111,658
Serena Evans-Satoran Finance Director 5.00
Officer
$0 $9,050 $82,603
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 $619,688 $1,097,886 $3,527,886 $-478,198
2023 $912,099 $914,722 $4,049,911 $-2,623
2022 $1,439,829 $622,058 $3,997,012 $817,771
2021 $1,613,400 $550,890 $3,992,112 $1,062,510
2020 $1,120,404 $847,496 $2,958,671 $272,908
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