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Ember Action Inc

EIN 33-4716125 • Seattle, WA

Profile

To conduct education and advocacy to increase public confidence in engaging in civic life and to catalyze civic engagement regarding social and economic issues.

7511 Greenwood Ave N 801Seattle, WA 98103

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$500,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$500,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations

Revenue

$500,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$500,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2025: $500,000Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $500,0002025

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2025

Assets$500,000
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$500,000
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2025: $500,000Expenses 2025: $0Net Income 2025: $500,0002025

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2025

Revenue$500,000
Expenses$0
Net Income$500,000
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$500,000
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$500,000
Revenue
$500,000
Expenses
$0
Net income
$500,000
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.00$0.00$5.00$5.00$0.00$5.00
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 18, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
May 12, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$500,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To conduct education and advocacy to increase public confidence in engaging in civic life and to catalyze civic engagement regarding social and economic issues.

Ea conducts education and advocacy to increase public confidence in engaging in civic life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$500,000-
Total Assets$0$500,000▲ $500,000
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$500,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$500,000▲ $500,000
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$500,000▲ $500,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jackie PaynePresident
Adrienne KimmellDirector
Celinda LakeDirector
Alexandra Acker-lyonsSecretary
Emily CavanaughTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$500,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$500,000
Change in Net Assets
$500,000
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Other Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“According to the organization's bylaws, ea has members. These members are defined as the directors of the corporation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Ea has members whom elect members of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“All decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by members of organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Once complete, the form was provided to and reviewed by the board of directors prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“A written conflict of interest affirmation is distributed and signed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Not applicable - ea didn't issue compensation during the tax year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are available to the public to the extent required by law.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ember Action Inc
EIN
33-4716125
Phone
3013927909
Address
7511 GREENWOOD AVE N 801, SEATTLE, WA 98103

Signing Officer

Name
Jackie Payne
Title
President
Phone
3013927909
Signed
2026-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jackie Payne
Formed
2025
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Cbiz Advisors LLC
Address
1899 L STREET NW 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Aaron Fox
Phone
2022274000
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