THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY

EIN: 912051340 501(c)(3) Human Services

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$3,025,129
Total Expenses
$3,340,932
Total Assets
$3,422,769
Net Assets
$3,136,540
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2000
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
NATALIE LENTE
Phone
2063235437
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY, founded in 2000, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY CREATES, SUPPORTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR RACIALLY EQUITABLE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS THAT DEVELOP AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF, OR WHO ARE EXPERIENCING, FOSTER CARE OR HOMELESSNESS. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, WE CHANGE POLICIES AND PERCEPTIONS STANDING BETWEEN ANY CHILD AND A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE AND STABLE HOME. WE ENVISION EACH YOUNG PERSON, REGARDLESS OF RACE OR INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE, REACHING ADULTHOOD WITH AN EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $770,007 Revenue: $373,134

MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY RECREATES THE POSITIVE QUALITIES AND RESOURCES FOUND IN NATURALLY THRIVING FAMILIES IN PART THROUGH THE ROLE OF THE HUB HOMEAN EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED FOSTER CARE FAMILY WHO...

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MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY RECREATES THE POSITIVE QUALITIES AND RESOURCES FOUND IN NATURALLY THRIVING FAMILIES IN PART THROUGH THE ROLE OF THE HUB HOMEAN EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED FOSTER CARE FAMILY WHO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OTHER FOSTER FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY. THE COMMUNITY NETWORK CREATED BY MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ITS YOUTH BY ENSURING FOSTER PARENTS ARE HIGHLY SKILLED AND EFFECTIVE IN PROVIDING THE BEST CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTHS. WHEN FOSTER FAMILIES ARE DEVELOPED AND BROUGHT INTO A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY LIKE MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY, SOCIAL WORKERS ARE MORE ABLE TO FOCUS ON SUCCESSFUL REUNIFICATIONS WITH FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AND OTHER MEANINGFUL PERMANENCY OPTIONS FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.

Program 2
Expenses: $900,960

THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY'S YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK IS STATEWIDE IN SCOPE AND CONSISTS OF SEVEN CHAPTERS OF YOUTH, AGES 13 TO 26, WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM OR HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE...

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THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY'S YOUTH PROGRAMS WORK IS STATEWIDE IN SCOPE AND CONSISTS OF SEVEN CHAPTERS OF YOUTH, AGES 13 TO 26, WHO ARE OR HAVE BEEN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM OR HAVE EXPERIENCED OR ARE AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. TWO CHAPTERS ARE LOCATED IN SEATTLE, AND THE OTHERS ARE IN TACOMA, EVERETT, OLYMPIA, YAKIMA, AND SPOKANE. NETWORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOUTH CHAPTER MEETINGS, PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS, WORKGROUPS, TRAININGS AND WRITING FOR THE MOCKINGBIRD TIMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $470,488

PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND ACTIVATE THE BROADER PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE REFORM, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO...

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PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTH PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND ACTIVATE THE BROADER PUBLIC IN UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING CHILD WELFARE REFORM, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO FOSTER CARE AND YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. A NONPARTISAN APPROACH IS USED TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICYMAKERS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SYSTEM REFORM TO MOCKINGBIRD'S YOUTH PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,636,643
Program Service Revenue $373,134
Investment Income $69,081
Other Revenue $-53,729
TOTAL REVENUE $3,025,129

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,922,052
Fundraising Expenses $462,832
Program Expenses $2,141,455
Other Expenses $1,391,950
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,340,932

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,025,129 $2,603,528 +0.2%
Expenses $3,340,932 $2,822,366 +0.2%
Net Income $-315,803 $-218,838 +0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
34
Volunteers
150

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
$179,449
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TASHA WEST-BAKER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH WOOD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVONGIA CARRERA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN WALTON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE SCHIFFNER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA HALBERT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD DONALDSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LINDSTROM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLOTTE LOUISE PFEIFFER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA BERNARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
METAYA NAKIN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HATHAWAY BURDEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE LENTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$160,200 $19,249 $179,449
JENNI REBECCA STEPHENSON DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$117,446 $4,940 $122,386
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 $3,025,129 $3,340,932 $3,422,769 $-315,803
2022 $2,603,528 $2,822,366 $3,843,377 $-218,838
2021 $2,861,635 $2,425,220 $3,921,683 $436,415
2020 $3,327,576 $2,270,987 $3,728,086 $1,056,589
2019 $1,937,766 $2,232,858 $2,332,488 $-295,092
2018 $2,218,678 $2,150,904 $2,598,031 $67,774
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