Civic Intelligence

Investigatewest

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-0170663

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Oct 30, 2025

Organization ProfileInvestigatewest.org
PO Box 9574Seattle, WA 98109

(509) 251-4500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

31st percentile

-3.6%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$212,000

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-4.0%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Down

$745,129

Down $31,325 (-4.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$744,810

Down $28,971 (-3.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$319

Down $2,354 (-88%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Down

$801,758

Down $31,743 (-3.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$830,729

Up $383,435 (+86%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$28,971

Down $415,178 (-108%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th 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

2024

Assets$745,129
Liabilities$319
Net Assets$744,810
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st 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

2024

Revenue$801,758
Expenses$830,729
Net Income-$28,971
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$801,758
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50,088$307,102▲ $257,014
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$531,010$232,520▼ $298,490
Pledges and Grants Receivable$190,245$204,450▲ $14,205
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,111$1,057▼ $4,054
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$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$776,454$745,129▼ $31,325
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,673$319▼ $2,354
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
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$2,673$319▼ $2,354
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$773,781$744,810▼ $28,971
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$773,781$744,810▼ $28,971
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$776,454$745,129▼ $31,325
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jacob FriesExecutive DirectorFT$106,000$106,000$106,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brant HoustonPresident
Paul Joseph BrownVice President
Beverly WyseDirector
Diane HuynhDirector
Joshua TrujilloDirector
Terri HiroshimaDirector
Berit AndersonSecretary
Jeremy GilbertSecretary
Celia WUTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$783,260
Program Service Revenue
$500
Investment Income
$17,998
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$783,260
Change in Net Assets
$-28,971
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$728,454
Total Fundraising Expense$146,773
Other Expenses$81,795
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,480
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$424,495$12,342$44,615$481,452
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$59,400$50,600$110,000
Other Employee Benefits$44,672$14,658$13,206$72,536
Payroll Taxes$37,828$12,412$14,226$64,466
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$20,480$20,480
Conferences and Meetings$1,290$18,736$0$20,026
Fees for Services Accounting$0$14,049$0$14,049
Office Expenses$3,032$10,009$541$13,582
Other Expenses$9,772$0$0$9,772
Information Technology$352$7,255$728$8,335
Insurance$0$6,634$0$6,634
Travel$1,336$4,715$9$6,060
Advertising$100$869$2,368$3,337
Total Functional Expenses$522,877$161,079$146,773$830,729
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,480
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$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
Backup withholding compliance
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, Section B, Line 11B

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

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“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
Address
PO BOX 9574, SEATTLE, WA 98109

Signing Officer

Name
Jacob Fries
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5092514500
Signed
2025-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jacob Fries
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$745,129
Liabilities
$319
Net assets
$744,810
Revenue
$801,758
Expenses
$830,729
Net income
-$28,971
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
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