Nonprofit · EIN 82-4824582
SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $474,205 | $405,239 | $68,966 | $133,169 | $14,510 | $118,659 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $315,469 | $406,796 | -$91,327 | $56,778 | $7,085 | $49,693 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $465,196
- of which government grants
- $97,052
- Membership dues
- $15,551
- Program service revenue
- $5,992
- Investment income
- $3,017
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $97,994
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,235
- Other salaries and wages
- $71,016
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $192,878
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $638
- Accounting fees
- $8,170
- Occupancy
- $7,552
- Travel
- $3,634
- Program services (functional)
- $377,482
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,757
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,778
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,169
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,510
- Net assets, end of year
- $118,659
- Gross receipts
- $474,205
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Haynes | Executive Director | 45 | $83,235 |
| Juan Mas | President Trustee or director | 2.88 | $0 |
| Chrystal Gonzalez | Vice President Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| Kathy Thamm | Secretary Trustee or director | 1.35 | $0 |
| Edward Reese | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Ferguson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Borrelli | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Thomas | Chairman Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Haynes | Executive Director | 45 | $82,176 |
| Juan Mas | President Trustee or director | 2.88 | $0 |
| Chrystal Gonzalez | Vice President Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
| Kathy Thamm | Secretary Trustee or director | 1.35 | $0 |
| Edward Reese | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Ferguson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Borrelli | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joshua Thomas | Chairman Trustee or director | 1.15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 W MAIN AVE C1, SPOKANE, WA 99201-5090
- In care of
- % ROBIN L HAYNES
- Signed the 990
- Juan Mas, President
- Phone
- (509) 879-3869
- Return prepared by
- Jasmin Group LLC
Mission
SIMBA is a 501c3 non-profit creating a strong, locally-focused economy in Spokane and Eastern Washington through organizing, education, direct support, and advocacy to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and consumers.
Program accomplishments
- SIMBA provides business and consumer membership services, technical assistance, and low-cost registered agent and virtual mailing services to support independent and local Eastern Washington businesses. Members receive business consultations, networking and social events, advertising, marketing, business planning, discount services, and access to resources that strengthen local economies. Since 2020, SIMBA has provided one-on-one business support and group trainings to over 900 Eastern Washington small businesses, including at least 80 that are BIPOC-, women-, veteran-, LGBTQIA2S+, and immigrant/refugee-owned. Registered agent and virtual mailing services include receipt and scanning of official mail and scam protection. Membership revenue supports SIMBA's mission and general operations while providing members with high-quality services, products, and opportunities.Expenses $241,383 · revenue $19,472
- Fiscal Sponsorship: SIMBA provides access to grant funding and donations for emerging nonprofit and for-profit businesses in Eastern Washington. As a fiscal sponsor, SIMBA allows emerging nonprofits and community focused for-profit entities to apply for grants and receive donations through the support of an existing 501(c)(3). We travel grant revenue and income, process tax receipts, and provide other necessary services to allow those entities to access funds otherwise unavailable to them.Expenses $92,717 · grants $60,153 · revenue $1,000
- Live Local INW (LLINW) was created by the Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA) to promote the advantages of patronizing independent and locally-owned businesses across Spokane and Eastern Washington, including keeping money in our communities by supporting small businesses. LLINW is a directory and marketplace of independent, locally-owned businesses in Eastern Washington.Expenses $43,382 · revenue $1,071
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-4824582
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,169
- Income (IRS master file)
- $474,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $474,205 | $405,239 | $133,169 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $315,469 | $406,796 | $56,778 | XML |
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 82-4824582).
Questions about SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE is 82-4824582.
- Is SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE 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 SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,235 (Robin Haynes, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SPOKANE INDEPENDENT METRO BUSINESS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $474,205, expenses of $405,239 and total assets of $133,169 at year end.
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