Nonprofit · EIN 91-1616272
SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · TUKWILA, WA 98188
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,041,347 | $850,199 | $191,148 | $1,957,244 | $1,044,763 | $912,481 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $975,121 | $926,432 | $48,689 | $1,729,853 | $1,005,795 | $724,058 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,024,120
- Investment income
- $17,227
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $299,954
- Other salaries and wages
- $329,700
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $746,694
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,000
- Accounting fees
- $1,666
- Occupancy
- $33,251
- Program services (functional)
- $778,107
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,092
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,729,853
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,957,244
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,044,763
- Net assets, end of year
- $912,481
- Publicly traded securities
- $330,646
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $912,481
- Gross receipts
- $1,041,347
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hoffman | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $225,037 | $42,020 |
| Leah Willoughby | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,262 | $23,084 |
| Carl Cole | Interim ED (10/24-12/24) Officer | 40 | $30,397 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Pauly | President and Mayor of Issaquah Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Traci Buxton | Board Vice President and Mayor of Des Moines Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Regan Bolli | Board member and City Manager of Covington Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Weiker | Board Secretary and Councilmember for Mercer Island Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Molinaro | Board Immediate Past President and Mayor of Ebumclaw Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Falcone | Board member and Councilmember for Kirkland Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Linnnell | Board Member and Mayor of Algona Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Sean Quinn | Board member and Councilemember for Tukwila Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Ross | Board Member and Mayor of Snoqualmie Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Mason Thompson | Board member and Mayor of Bothell Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Armondo Pavone | Board Treasurer and Mayor of Renton Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Ralph | Board member and Mayor of Kent Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Roberts | Board member and Mayor of Shoreline Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hoffman | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $196,251 | $50,017 |
| Brian Parry | Policy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,558 | $28,074 |
| Leah Willoughby | Chief Operating Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,989 | $23,438 |
| Jan Molinaro | Board President and Mayor of Enumclaw Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Pauly | Board Vice President and Mayor of Issaquah Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Cole | Board Treasurer and City Manager of SeaTac Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| James McNeal | Board Secretary and Councilmember for Bothell Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Birney | Board Immediate Past President and Mayor of Redmond Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Falcone | Board member and Councilmember for Kirkland Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendy Weiker | Board member and Duputy Mayor of Mercer Island Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| De'Sean Quinn | Board member and Councilemember for Tukwila Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Ferrell | Board member and Mayor of Federal Way Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Traci Buxton | Board member and Deputy Mayor of Des Moines Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Ockerlander | Board member and Mayor of Duvall Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Armondo Pavone | Board member and Mayor of Renton Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Boyce | Board member and Council President for Kent Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6300 SOUTHCENTER BLVD STE 206, TUKWILA, WA 98188-8549
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY LOU PAULY PRESIDENT, 6300 SOUTHCENTER BLVD 206, TUKWILA, WA 98188
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT FELDSTEIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 433-7168
- Website
- www.soundcities.org
- Return prepared by
- PAULSEN MEGAARD & CO PS
Mission
Leadership through advocacy, education, mutual support, and networking to member cities in King County as they act locally, partner regionally to create livable vital communities. Activities supporting the mission: appointment of elected to boards/committees, monitoring regional issues for city impact.
Program accomplishments
- 1. SCA appoints members to various regional boards and committees - SCA Executive Director and Policy Analysts provide policy analysis to members serving on those regional boards and committees, and Chief Operating Officer and Administrative Assistant provides administrative support. 2. SCA brings together our 38 member cities to discuss regional policy at the Public Issues Committee (PIC) - Executive Director and Policy Analysts provide policy support, Chief Operating Officer provides administrative support. 3. SCA holds networking events and educational forums for our members.Expenses $778,107 · revenue $1,024,120
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
- 91-1616272
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,957,244
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,041,347
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,041,347 | $850,199 | $1,957,244 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $975,121 | $926,432 | $1,729,853 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $883,056 | $922,002 | $1,601,769 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 91-1616272).
Questions about SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION is 91-1616272.
- Is SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1997.
- Are donations to SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION 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 SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION 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 SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION 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 SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARY LOU PAULY PRESIDENT.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,037 (David Hoffman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SOUND CITIES ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,041,347, expenses of $850,199 and total assets of $1,957,244 at year end.
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