Civic Intelligence

Investigatewest

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 27-0170663

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 09, 2022

Organization Profilewww.invw.org
PO Box 9574Seattle, WA 98109

(425) 931-4384

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

17th percentile

-24%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$20,480

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.2% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-31%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$222,320

Down $127,679 (-36%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$208,444

Down $94,285 (-31%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$13,876

Down $33,394 (-71%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$393,030

Down $179,019 (-31%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$487,315

Up $88,533 (+22%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$94,285

Down $267,552 (-154%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $349,999Liabilities 2020: $47,270Net Assets 2020: $302,7292020Assets 2021: $222,320Liabilities 2021: $13,876Net Assets 2021: $208,4442021Assets 2022: $392,759Liabilities 2022: $5,185Net Assets 2022: $387,5742022Assets 2023: $776,454Liabilities 2023: $2,673Net Assets 2023: $773,7812023Assets 2024: $745,129Liabilities 2024: $319Net Assets 2024: $744,8102024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$222,320
Liabilities$13,876
Net Assets$208,444
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $572,049Expenses 2020: $398,782Net Income 2020: $173,2672020Revenue 2021: $393,030Expenses 2021: $487,315Net Income 2021: -$94,2852021Revenue 2022: $484,296Expenses 2022: $305,166Net Income 2022: $179,1302022Revenue 2023: $833,501Expenses 2023: $447,294Net Income 2023: $386,2072023Revenue 2024: $801,758Expenses 2024: $830,729Net Income 2024: -$28,9712024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$393,030
Expenses$487,315
Net Income-$94,285
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 9, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$393,030
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the organization is to use the tools of investigative journalism to enhance democracy and community in the region pointing out and correcting injustice and abuse of power and promoting citizen engagement. The organization is also committed to training the next generation of journalists through internship programs.

The purpose of the organization is to use the tools of investigative journalism to enhance democracy and community in the region by pointing out and correcting injustice and abuse of power and promoting citizen engagement.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$320,335$178,267▼ $142,068
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,657$38,751▲ $28,094
Accounts Receivable$18,327$0▼ $18,327
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$680$5,302▲ $4,622
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$349,999$222,320▼ $127,679
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$0$10,000▲ $10,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,270$3,876▼ $43,394
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$47,270$13,876▼ $33,394
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$302,729$208,444▼ $94,285
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$302,729$208,444▼ $94,285
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$349,999$222,320▼ $127,679
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jacob FriesExecutive DirectorFT$20,480$20,480

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brant HoustonPresident
Paul Joseph BrownVice President
Anika AnandDirector
Berit AndersonDirector
Beverly WyseDirector
Diana HuynhDirector
Don SmithDirector
Jeremy GilbertDirector
Joshua TrujilloDirector
Joe CopelandSecretary
Celia WuTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$386,578
Program Service Revenue
$6,167
Investment Income
$285
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$361,978
Change in Net Assets
$-94,285
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$262,471
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$224,844
Total Fundraising Expense$61,808
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$85,818$25,587$8,529$119,934
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$43,916$14,639$14,639$73,194
Other Employee Benefits$7,944$5,064$2,882$15,890
Payroll Taxes$10,291$3,524$2,011$15,826
Fees for Services Accounting$0$11,825$0$11,825
Office Expenses$2,178$5,732$581$8,491
Information Technology$320$6,011$827$7,158
Insurance$4,267$1,425$0$5,692
Occupancy$2,084$2,083$0$4,167
Fees for Services Legal$0$3,685$0$3,685
Travel$2,066$170$0$2,236
Advertising$0$507$1,425$1,932
Total Functional Expenses$343,577$81,930$61,808$487,315
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part VI, Line 11B

“Board is notified by email prior to the filing of the Form 990 and any questions are followed up with the Executive Director.”

Part VI, Line 19

“The Form 990 and other governing documents are available upon request to members of the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Investigatewest
EIN
27-0170663
In Care Of
% Jacob Fries
Phone
4259314384
Address
PO Box 9574, SEATTLE, WA 98109

Signing Officer

Name
Jacob Fries
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$222,320
Liabilities
$13,876
Net assets
$208,444
Revenue
$393,030
Expenses
$487,315
Net income
-$94,285
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.45$0.00$7.45$8.02$8.31$0.29
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.76$0.03$7.74$8.34$4.47$3.86
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.93$0.05$3.88$4.84$3.05$1.79
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.14$2.08$3.93$4.87$0.94
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.50$0.47$3.03$5.72$3.99$1.73