Nonprofit · EIN 26-1453582
WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,660,328 | $1,075,404 | $584,924 | $971,228 | $125,670 | $845,558 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $448,385 | $531,872 | -$83,487 | $318,921 | $56,950 | $261,971 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,661,970
- of which government grants
- $26,000
- Program service revenue
- $200
- Investment income
- $2,188
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,030
- Other revenue
- -$4,030
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $310,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,870
- Other salaries and wages
- $356,435
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $519,129
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $893
- Accounting fees
- $25,649
- Occupancy
- $55,315
- Travel
- $19,899
- Program services (functional)
- $682,727
- Management and general (functional)
- $306,302
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,375
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $318,921
- Total assets, end of year
- $971,228
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $125,670
- Net assets, end of year
- $845,558
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $263,007
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $582,551
- Gross receipts
- $1,664,358
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 53
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinthia Illan-Vazquez | Executive Director Officer | 30 | $0 | $30,133 | $96,390 |
| Evann Strathern | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Kim | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Scalzo | Board Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Holden | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Thomas-Kennedy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Annia Yoshizumi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinthia Illan-Vazquez | Executive Director Key employee | 30 | $0 | $108,760 |
| Evann Strathern | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Kim | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Leahy | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Scalzo | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Pekelis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Thomas-Kennedy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annia Yoshizumi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 20188, SEATTLE, WA 98102-1188
- In care of
- % CINTHIA ILLAN VAZQUEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emma Scalzo, PO Box 20188, Seattle, WA 98102
- Signed the 990
- Emma Scalzo, Board President
- Phone
- (206) 325-1889
- Return prepared by
- Advocate Accounting LLC
Mission
We catalyze the energy and enthusiasm of young Washingtonians and provide hands-on democracy opportunities like voter registration, youth voter turnout, and leadership development programs on campuses and communities.
Program accomplishments
- POWER BUILDING TABLE Washington States Power Building Table is a state alignment table whose aim is to move a long-term agenda rooted in a multiracial democracy and build a state where all can thrive regardless of income, ability, immigration status, race and gender. Together, we are committed to building a people-powered movement in Washington through grassroots organizing and narrative change work.Expenses $399,949 · grants $310,000
- YOUTH VOTER ENGAGEMENT Our Campus Program offers students opportunities for civic engagement, voter education, and voter registration. In 2024 we we hired two temporary campus organizers to mentor and support student leaders at 14 member campuses across Washington State. We were successful in registering around 900 new student voters and collecting over 3,500 student pledges to vote. Our High School program provides nonpartisan presentations about the history of voting rights, the importance of holistic civic engagement, and the opportunities that young people have to make a difference in their communities. In 2024 we went to one Seattle high school, where a class rap blitz event generated 130 direct engagements, spanning five classroom presentations and one library tabling session. We received 5 new voter registrations and 6 pledges to vote.Expenses $147,546
- YOUTH LEADERSHIP The WA Bus Education Fund Fellowship is an intensive ten-week leadership development and organizing program for young people ages 18-25 in Washington State. It is an intentional and transformative experience for young folks who are ready to inspire change alongside their communities. Fellows learn from organizing experts and civic servants, run the most innovative, effective and fun civic programs in Washington State, and collaborate with community organizations and issue campaigns for hands-on organizing experience. The WBEF recruits fellowship participants from a diversity of communities. Fellows graduate with a professional network and experiences they can apply in a variety of fields, including organizing in their own communities. In 2024 we hired 12 Fellows who received over 45 hours of classroom time, and collected a total of 72 voter registrations and 853 pledge-to-votes across 20 canvassing shifts. The Fellows also organized 2 events, including an innovative non-partisan candidate forum for local and statewide candidate forum.Expenses $135,232
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1453582
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $971,228
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,664,358
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,660,328 | $1,075,404 | $971,228 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $448,385 | $531,872 | $318,921 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $515,852 | $557,955 | $423,871 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1453582).
Questions about WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND is 26-1453582.
- Is WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Emma Scalzo.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON BUS EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,660,328, expenses of $1,075,404 and total assets of $971,228 at year end.
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