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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1259403

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118

Financials

$912K$915K2023$620K$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$619,688$1,097,886-$478,198$3,527,886$364,964$3,162,922
December 31, 2023990$912,099$914,722-$2,623$4,049,911$358,011$3,691,900
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$554,608
Program service revenue
$40,200
Investment income
$14,510
Net rental income
$10,370
Other revenue
$10,370

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$775,000
Other salaries and wages
$25,565
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$40,352
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,940
Occupancy
$14,927
Travel
$14,857
Depreciation
$14,404
Program services (functional)
$899,570
Management and general (functional)
$84,693
Fundraising (functional)
$113,623

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,049,911
Total assets, end of year
$3,527,886
Total liabilities, end of year
$364,964
Net assets, end of year
$3,162,922
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,175,922
Publicly traded securities
$255,681
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,996,081
Net assets with donor restrictions
$166,841
Gross unrelated business income
$4,603
Gross receipts
$649,372
Employees
0
Volunteers
82
Year formed
1983
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Mary Le NguyenExecutive Director
Officer
30$0$110,553$1,105
Serena Evans-SatoranFinance Director
Officer
5$0$73,553$9,050
Jack JohnsonBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Deana KnutsenSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Gina OwensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Joselito LopezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Mary Le NguyenExecutive Director
Officer
30$0$99,100$960
Serena Evans-SatoranFinance Director
Officer
12$0$69,485$8,100
Jack JohnsonBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Deana KnutsenSecretary/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0$0
Gina OwensBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Joselito LopezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 18104, SEATTLE, WA 98118-0104
In care of
% MARY LE NGUYEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mary Le Nguyen, 1806 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
Signed the 990
Mary Le Nguyen, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 389-0050
Return prepared by
Greenwood Ohlund PS

Mission

To support community organizations that work to achieve racial, social and economic justice.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PUBLIC EDUCATION:WaCANERF provided public education on healthcare, housing justice, and economic equity through 21,594 conversations via phone and field outreach. These interactions helped inform Washington residents about policy issues affecting their communities. Additionally, WaCANERF supported public awareness initiatives by gathering 12,318 petition signatures to inform discussions on housing access in Seattle (4,819), worker protections in Burien (6,126), and governance structures in Kent (1,373).Digital engagement expanded our outreach efforts, with 7,209 texts sent and 1,820 online advocacy actions taken by 710 community members. WaCANERF also had 357 conversations about the mergers and acquisitions process as it pertains to our healthcare/hospital system. Public education events included the Healthcare Rally on the Capitol steps, the HCHR Healthcare Leadership Summit, and the Healthcare Die-In at the federal building in Seattle, all of which increased awareness about healthcare access and affordability. WaCANERF also played a key role in transitioning Health Care is a Human Right (HCHR) organizing meetings back to in-person settings, fostering stronger engagement on healthcare issues.
    Expenses $376,047 · grants $310,000
  • COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & CAPACITY BUILDING:WaCANERF strengthened community capacity through 303 one-on-one meetings, where individuals learned about housing rights, healthcare policy, mass incarceration, and economic justice. Educational opportunities focused on understanding legislative processes, civic engagement strategies, and how to interact with policymakers. Community members participated as spokespeople in three Healthcare Cost Transparency Board (HCCTB) meetings, one Health Care is a Human Right General Meeting, and two Universal Health Care discussions, helping share lived experiences to enhance public understanding of these issues. Additionally, 10 leadership council meetings were held with community leaders, each attended by eight engaged participants, fostering education on civic engagement and advocacy strategies. WaCANERF also hosted 4 community members at staff meetings, helping them to develop their public speaking and presentation skills.
    Expenses $348,856 · grants $310,000 · revenue $40,200
  • COALITION & PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION:WaCANERF collaborated with community organizations and coalitions to advance public education on economic and housing justice issues. In Burien, WaCANERF played a role in efforts to inform the public on wage equity, supporting education initiatives related to worker protections and minimum wage. Similarly, efforts in Kent helped expand public awareness of governance structures and community representation models. As part of our housing justice education initiatives, WaCANERF conducted 99 renter surveys (49 online, 50 in person) to assess housing conditions and affordability concerns. The findings reinforced the need for greater public education on tenant rights and housing policies. WaCANERF also contributed to efforts educating gig workers and consumers about wage protections, with 87 individuals engaging in educational opportunities focused on worker rights as they pertain to gig-workers specifically. Additionally, community members participated in digital advocacy, sending 151 emails to policymakers to express their perspectives on economic and social issues. These combined efforts expanded public education, increased community participation in civic processes, and strengthened long-term public awareness on key policy issues across Washington State. WaCANERF actively participates in the Powerbuilding Table, a coalition committed to strengthening community-led efforts for economic and racial justice. Through this collaboration, WaCANERF has engaged in public discussions on long-term movement-building strategies, contributed to capacity-building initiatives, and supported efforts to align organizations around shared goals for public education and civic engagement. This work ensures that grassroots leadership and community voices remain central to broader systemic change efforts in Washington State.
    Expenses $174,667 · grants $155,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1259403
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,527,886
Income (IRS master file)
$649,372

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$619,688$1,097,886$3,527,886XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$912,099$914,722$4,049,911XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$1,439,829$622,058$3,997,012IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––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 91-1259403).

Questions about WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND

What is the EIN of WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND is 91-1259403.
Is WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH 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 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH 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 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH 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 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mary Le Nguyen.
Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $619,688, expenses of $1,097,886 and total assets of $3,527,886 at year end.

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