2026-08-28T15:56:34-05:00 2025-12-31 910873571 GREENWOOD OHLUND PS 4241 21ST AVE W SUITE 400 SEATTLE WA 98199 990 2025-01-01 464242313 CHOOSE 180 CHOO 2064578940 1416 SW 151ST STREET BURIEN WA 98166 NNEKA PAYNE CEO 2064578940 2026-08-27 1 ERIC L KIMPTON P01970440 2067821767 2025 NNEKA PAYNE 1416 SW 151ST STREET BURIEN WA 98166 3599248 0 X WWW.CHOOSE180.ORG X 2013 WA TO TRANSFORM OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS THAT HAVE CAUSED HARM AND ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY HEAL FROM HURT TO WHOLENESS. 11 11 36 11 0 0 3397964 3356524 0 0 43831 37115 162065 161667 3603860 3555306 152749 21326 0 0 3302858 3058595 0 0 468212 726566 519706 4182173 3599627 -578313 -44321 3356376 2918239 539780 308029 2816596 2610210 X CHOOSE 180 EXISTS TO TRANSFORM OPPRESSIVE SYSTEMS THAT HAVE CAUSED HARM AND ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY HEAL FROM HURT TO WHOLENESS. 0 0 414459 2974 IN 2025, THE SCHOOL-BASED DIVERSION PROGRAM SERVED 129 STUDENTS ACROSS HIGHLINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TACOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SUMMER SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING. THROUGH RESTORATIVE, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED SUPPORT, THE PROGRAM HELPED YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD SKILLS, STRENGTHEN SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, AND WORK TOWARD THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING STABILITY, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 68 STUDENTS ACHIEVED GOALS IN ONE OR MORE OF THESE AREAS, WHILE 24 BASIC NEEDS REQUESTS WERE FULFILLED TO HELP REDUCE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. STUDENTS REPORTED INCREASED SUPPORT, STRONGER CONNECTIONS TO SCHOOL, AND IMPROVED CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS AND ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS.THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND EXPANDED ITS PRESENCE IN TACOMA, INCREASING ACCESS TO DIVERSION AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. STAFF PARTICIPATED IN CHOOSE 180 DAYS AT SCHOOLS ACROSS HIGHLINE AND SEATTLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT STUDENTS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WITH AVAILABLE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES. PROGRAM STAFF ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO BROADER CONVERSATIONS ABOUT STUDENT WELL-BEING AND SAFETY, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN A PANEL DISCUSSION FOCUSED ON SECURITY IN SCHOOLS.BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, SCHOOL-BASED DIVERSION CONTINUED TO INTERRUPT PATHWAYS INTO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THRIVE IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. 302545 8325 IN 2025, THE COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM DELIVERED 417 FREE ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY SESSIONS TO 54 PARTICIPANTS AND FACILITATED 35 GROUP SESSIONS IN BOTH COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL SETTINGS, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH HIGHLINE AND SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.COUNSELING STAFF CONTINUED TO PROVIDE WEEKLY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS AND COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS MARY'S PLACE, YOUTHCARE, AND YWCA JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN WRAPAROUND SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE TEAM ALSO EXPANDED AND COMPLETED A MENTAL HEALTH AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS CURRICULUM THAT WILL SUPPORT FUTURE PROGRAMMING EFFORTS. STAFF FURTHER STRENGTHENED THEIR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SKILLS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY ANTI-DRUG COALITIONS OF AMERICA (CADCA) CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION AND BUILDING HEALTHY, SAFE COMMUNITIES.PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED MEANINGFUL GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TWENTY-SEVEN PARTICIPANTS REPORTED INCREASED RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING, AND 19 ACHIEVED GOALS RELATED TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND MENTAL HEALTH. IN ADDITION, 20 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT, INCLUDING GROCERIES, CLOTHING, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, HELPING REDUCE BARRIERS TO STABILITY AND WELLNESS.THROUGH COUNSELING, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING, GROWTH, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE NAVIGATING COMPLEX LIFE CHALLENGES. 302450 2110 IN 2025, CHOOSE FREEDOM CONTINUED TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE THROUGH MENTORSHIP, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, RESTORATIVE PROGRAMMING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM SERVED 55 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES AND ONGOING ENGAGEMENT IN DETENTION SETTINGS, INCLUDING MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AT ECHO GLEN CHILDREN'S CENTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY.PARTICIPANTS WORKED TOWARD GOALS RELATED TO EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING STABILITY, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 21 PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVED 39 GOALS ACROSS THESE AREAS, DEMONSTRATING PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER STABILITY AND WELL-BEING. TO HELP ADDRESS IMMEDIATE BARRIERS, THE PROGRAM ALSO FULFILLED 20 BASIC NEEDS REQUESTS FOR 12 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT.THROUGH CREDIBLE MENTORSHIP, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PRACTICES, AND MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO INTERRUPT CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND SUPPORT YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IMPACTED BY GANG, GROUP, AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE. BY FOSTERING ACCOUNTABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND CONNECTION, CHOOSE FREEDOM HELPED PARTICIPANTS BUILD PATHWAYS TOWARD HEALING, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. 1010028 7917 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: ADVOCACY, RESTORATIVE COMMUNITY PATHWAYS, YOUNG ADULT DIVERSION, AFTERCARE, AND TEACHING AND ADVANCEMENT. IN 2025, THE TEACHING AND ADVANCEMENT TEAM EXPANDED CHOOSE 180'S IMPACT BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING EFFORTS FOCUSED ON YOUTH JUSTICE, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION. THE TEAM COLLABORATED WITH FOUR ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPATED IN SEVEN EXTERNAL EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.TEACHING AND ADVANCEMENT PROVIDED RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR PROJECTS WITH HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON'S FIREARM INJURY PREVENTION RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND BYRD BARR PLACE. AS PART OF THIS WORK, APPROXIMATELY $6,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, HELPING ENSURE THAT LIVED EXPERIENCE INFORMED PROJECT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.THE TEAM ALSO SHARED CHOOSE 180'S APPROACH AND EXPERTISE AT REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS AT THE INSTITUTE ON VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND TRAUMA CONFERENCE IN HAWAII AND THE COALITION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE'S YOUTH JUSTICE IN ACTION CONFERENCE IN MINNESOTA. IN ADDITION, STAFF CO-FACILITATED A WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT THE IMPACT SAFE SCHOOLS STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, SUPPORTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT.THROUGH RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION, TEACHING AND ADVANCEMENT CONTINUED TO ELEVATE COMMUNITY-INFORMED SOLUTIONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO BROADER EFFORTS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE, REDUCE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT, AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. 1010028 7917 2029482 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 36 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X ROBERT SAPPINGTON 2066093223 1416 SW 151ST STREET BURIEN WA 98166 KIA FRANKLIN CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MIKE TAYAG VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 NATALIE CURTIS TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 STEVE DAVIS SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JIMMY HUNG DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 CAYLA RAVANCHO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 FAWZI BELAL DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMANDA FRY DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 DAVID KEENAN DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 IGA FIKAYO KEME DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 MIGUEL RAIMILLA DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 NNEKA PAYNE CEO 40.00 X 142214 0 8599 ROBERT SAPPINGTON CHIEF OF FINANCE 40.00 X 98350 0 6859 240564 0 15458 1 0 1 0 SCHOLAR FUND WA 300 LENORA STREET SEATTLE WA 98121 SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENTS FOR FISCALLY SPON 147850 1 90000 1696321 1570203 7386 3356524 37115 37115 43544 43942 -398 -398 SECTION 481(A) ADJUSTM 900099 162065 162065 162065 3555306 0 0 198782 21326 21326 256022 151875 66477 37670 2375896 1406556 619247 350093 194653 119111 47566 27976 232024 137306 60344 34374 16344 16344 68864 68864 191287 74228 115755 1304 30381 292 29990 99 21975 21975 60000 42000 11400 6600 43322 32399 7431 3492 19169 885 17396 888 SMALL EQUIPMENT 37510 19507 15371 2632 MISCELLANEOUS 19319 12462 3773 3084 DONATED GOODS 7386 7386 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 4149 4149 3599627 2029482 1101933 468212 1282835 993381 1301263 1338378 729839 434669 42439 19811 0 132000 3356376 2918239 351206 176029 188574 0 0 132000 539780 308029 X 2583996 2426610 232600 183600 2816596 2610210 3356376 2918239 X -44321 -162065 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3366450 2785369 3832577 3397964 3356524 16738884 3366450 2785369 3832577 3397964 3356524 16738884 96627 16642257 17585 43831 37115 98531 581 6520 11 162065 162065 331242 17168657 0.96930 0.97480 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 581. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 6,520. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 11. SECTION 481A ADJUSTMENT - 2024 AMOUNT: $ 162,065. 2025 AMOUNT: $ 162,065. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 132000 132000 3437183 43942 43942 3393241 162065 162065 3555306 3643569 43942 43942 3599627 0 3599627 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PAGE 9, PART VIII, LINE 8B: 43,942. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CURRENT YEAR 481(A) ADJUSTMENT: 162,065. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES REPORTED ON PAGE 9, PART VIII, LINE 8B: 43,942. ANNUAL EVENT 43544 43544 3711 3000 17442 19789 43544 43544 3711 3000 17442 19789 43942 -398 1 DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE 69 21326 PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO CLIENTS WHO ARE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CHOOSE 180 PROGRAM STAFF AND ARE ENROLLED IN ONE OF THE PROGRAMS. WHEN A CLIENT EXPRESSES A NEED, THE PROGRAM STAFF WILL COLLECT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CLIENT REGARDING THE EXPENSE. THEY WILL THEN REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE EXPENSE FROM THEIR PROGRAM MANAGER. WHEN APPROVED, THE FINANCE MANAGER OR OFFICE MANAGER WILL PROVIDE PAYMENT, EITHER VIA GIFT CARD OR VIA DIRECT PAYMENT OF EXPENSE TO THE RELEVANT VENDOR. THE CHOOSE 180 PROGRAM STAFF WILL THEN DELIVER THE GIFT CARD OR PAYMENT TO THE PARTICIPANT, REQUESTING A GIFT CARD/PAYMENT RECEIPT IS SIGNED. THE DELIVERY OF PAYMENT WILL BE LOGGED INTO THE CLIENTS PROFILE IN CHOOSE'S CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, APRICOT. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NNEKA PAYNE CEO 142214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8599 0 150813 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE OFFICE MANAGER TAKES THE MEETING MINUTES AT BOARD MEETINGS. THESE MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD COMMITTEES DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF GOVERNANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS EMAILED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLIANCE IS DISCUSSED AT LEAST ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST VIA THE WEBSITE CONTACT US PAGE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: SECTION 481(A) ADJUSTMENT: -162,065. LINE 9 THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FROM THE CASH METHOD TO THE ACCRUAL METHOD IN 2024. THE AMOUNT REPORTED REPRESENTS THE SECOND-YEAR INSTALLMENT OF THE POSITIVE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 481(A), WHICH IS BEING RECOGNIZED RATABLY OVER FOUR TAX YEAR.