NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK

EIN 91-1453506 · Public & Societal Benefit (W20Z)

What they do

THE NORTHWEST NEWS NETWORK is A COLLABORATIVE SERVICE THAT PRODUCES and SHARES NEWS STORIES AMONG PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS IN WASHINGTON and OREGON, WITH SIGNALS REACHING INTO IDAHO, to HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US and WHAT TIES US TOGETHER AS A REGION.

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Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$131.69spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$3.30of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.25in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $46,800 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$147,689

Expenses$194,489

Annual shortfall $46,800 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$6,331 · 3.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$147,689

Expenses$194,489

Assets$243,324

Income$147,689

Contributions$140,223

Management and general$6,331

Accounting fees$2,650

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

CARA WILLIAMS FRYCHAIR

CARYN MATHESBOARD MEMBER

DAVID FISCHERBOARD MEMBER

JIM RONDEAUBOARD MEMBER

JOEY COHNBOARD MEMBER

KERRY SWANSONBOARD MEMBER

PAUL WESTHELLEBOARD MEMBER

RACHEL SMOLKINBOARD MEMBER

STEVEN M BASSBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1989
Location: 4518 UNIVERSITY WAY NE 310, SEATTLE, WA 98105
County: King
In care of: JESSICA DIAL
Primary officer: JESSICA DIAL, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(206) 543-2710

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BDO USA
NTEE classification: Public & Societal Benefit (W20Z)
IRS tax category: Civic and Social Organizations