Backbone Campaign

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM MOYER

Phone

2064088058

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Backbone Campaign, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $412K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $380K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Backbone Campaign amplifies the aspirations of "We the People" with creative strategies & artful activism to manifest a world where life, community, nature, and our obligations (continued on Schedule O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $123,915 Revenue: $160

Solutionary Rail advanced our work to put rail in the public interest. We hosted a first of its kind listening session between rail labor and EJ communities, to explore the intersections in rail in the public interest and opportunities for solidarity. We developed a SE WA Rail Renaissance Plan for meeting farmers' needs for shipping wheat that is not dependent on Snake River barge operations. We continued our research advocacy for development of passenger rail service in the region, as well as mode shift of freight from trucks to rail.

Program 2

Expenses: $93,609 Revenue: $25,145

Artful Activism: Backbone Campaign aupported its network of creative activists across the U.S. using light projection, bannering and props to amplify progressive values. We hosted workshops in our...

Artful Activism: Backbone Campaign aupported its network of creative activists across the U.S. using light projection, bannering and props to amplify progressive values. We hosted workshops in our warehouse to teach people how to get their message out using these creative tools. We supported flotillas calling for Snake River restoration and protection of wild salmon and Southern Resident orcas.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,708

Vashon Resilience - Locally, we produced film screenings for community education With several other island organizations, we created and distributed a "Land of the Swiftwater People" yard People"...

Vashon Resilience - Locally, we produced film screenings for community education With several other island organizations, we created and distributed a "Land of the Swiftwater People" yard People" yard sign in collaboration with a Puyallup artist. Other work included supporting visits by the Puyallup Tribe to Vashon Island, including for canoe journey practice and local food gathering. We created local art supporting community values of protecting salmon and and orca, using several different mediums.

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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 $384,162

Program Service Revenue $29,363

Investment Income $-3,295

Other Revenue $1,578

TOTAL REVENUE $411,808

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $353

Salaries & Benefits $189,062

Fundraising Expenses $11,989

Program Expenses $325,023

Other Expenses $190,650

TOTAL EXPENSES $380,065

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$411,808	$306,121	+0.3%
Expenses	$380,065	$300,795	+0.3%
Net Income	$31,743	$5,326	+5.0%

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

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$67,726

Total Directors

Key Employees