Civic Intelligence

Spokane Area Business Foundation

EIN 91-1896341 • 501(c)3 • Spokane, WA

Profile

The purpose of the Spokane Area Business Foundation is to advance the quality of life in the greater Spokane region by building support for programs that strengthen education, develop civic leadership, support cultural diversity, improve economic and community research, and build civic capital.

801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200Spokane, WA 99201

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

1.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-249%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

88th percentile

42%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-46%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,179,208

Up $336,183 (+40%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$84,187

Down $18,015 (-18%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,095,021

Up $354,198 (+48%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$79,356

Down $600,892 (-88%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$276,588

Up $179,081 (+184%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$197,232

Down $779,973 (-134%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $67,470Liabilities 2011: $16,7842011Assets 2012: $237,922Liabilities 2012: $20,747Net Assets 2012: $217,1752012Assets 2013: $260,512Liabilities 2013: $28,273Net Assets 2013: $232,2392013Assets 2014: $518,330Liabilities 2014: $216,148Net Assets 2014: $302,1822014Assets 2015: $363,627Liabilities 2015: $210,639Net Assets 2015: $152,9882015Assets 2016: $346,899Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $346,8992016Assets 2017: $309,867Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $309,8672017Assets 2018: $390,251Liabilities 2018: $94,875Net Assets 2018: $295,3762018Assets 2019: $367,628Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $367,6282019Assets 2020: $352,820Liabilities 2020: $769Net Assets 2020: $352,0512020Assets 2021: $385,546Liabilities 2021: $23,807Net Assets 2021: $361,7392021Assets 2022: $583,779Liabilities 2022: $16,860Net Assets 2022: $566,9192022Assets 2023: $843,025Liabilities 2023: $102,202Net Assets 2023: $740,8232023Assets 2024: $1,179,208Liabilities 2024: $84,187Net Assets 2024: $1,095,0212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,179,208
Liabilities$84,187
Net Assets$1,095,021

Operations Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $195,095Expenses 2011: $174,469Net Income 2011: $20,6262011Revenue 2012: $374,712Expenses 2012: $208,223Net Income 2012: $166,4892012Revenue 2013: $328,543Expenses 2013: $313,473Net Income 2013: $15,0702013Revenue 2014: $372,790Expenses 2014: $302,847Net Income 2014: $69,9432014Revenue 2015: $267,257Expenses 2015: $416,451Net Income 2015: -$149,1942015Revenue 2016: $244,627Expenses 2016: $208,175Net Income 2016: $36,4522016Revenue 2017: $107,706Expenses 2017: $144,738Net Income 2017: -$37,0322017Revenue 2018: $138,526Expenses 2018: $153,017Net Income 2018: -$14,4912018Revenue 2019: $125,567Expenses 2019: $53,315Net Income 2019: $72,2522019Revenue 2020: $92,911Expenses 2020: $81,414Net Income 2020: $11,4972020Revenue 2021: $60,794Expenses 2021: $51,106Net Income 2021: $9,6882021Revenue 2022: $272,835Expenses 2022: $69,804Net Income 2022: $203,0312022Revenue 2023: $680,248Expenses 2023: $97,507Net Income 2023: $582,7412023Revenue 2024: $79,356Expenses 2024: $276,588Net Income 2024: -$197,2322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$79,356
Expenses$276,588
Net Income-$197,232

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.08$1.10$0.08$0.28$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.10$0.74$0.68$0.10$0.58
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.02$0.57$0.27$0.07$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.02$0.36$0.06$0.05$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.09$0.08$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.13$0.05$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.09$0.30$0.14$0.15$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$0.11$0.14$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.24$0.21$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.21$0.15$0.27$0.42$0.15
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.52$0.22$0.30$0.37$0.30$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.03$0.23$0.33$0.31$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.02$0.22$0.37$0.21$0.17
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.02$0.20$0.17$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Dec 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$79,356
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the Spokane Area Business Foundation is to advance the quality of life in the greater Spokane region by building support for programs that strengthen education, develop civic leadership, support cultural diversity, improve economic and community research, and build civic capital

To enhance the quality of life in Greater Spokane by fostering education, civic leadership, cultural diversity, and economic resilience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$843,025$754,359▼ $88,666
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$408,430▲ $408,430
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$7,826▲ $7,826
Total Assets$843,025$1,179,208▲ $336,183
Other Assets Total$0$8,593▲ $8,593
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$95,000$80,187▼ $14,813
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,202$4,000▼ $3,202
Total Liabilities$102,202$84,187▼ $18,015
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$48,104$795,296▲ $747,192
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$692,719$299,725▼ $392,994
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$740,823$1,095,021▲ $354,198
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$843,025$1,179,208▲ $336,183
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stacey CowlesChair
Charlotte NemecChair-elect
Carla CiceroPast Chair
Alisha BensonCEO & Director
William SymmesGeneral Counsel
Dan DemchukSecretary/Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$60,477
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$18,879
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$60,477
Change in Net Assets
$-197,232
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$165,640
Other Expenses$110,948
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$151,140--$151,140
Fees for Services Other$77,530--$77,530
Advertising-$20,366-$20,366
Grants to Domestic Orgs$14,500--$14,500
Conferences and Meetings$9,832--$9,832
Travel-$3,220-$3,220
Total Functional Expenses$253,002$23,586$0$276,588
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payable to Affiliates$80,187
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2

Alisha Benson has a business relationship with Carla Cicero, William Symmes, Stacey Cowles, Dan Demchuk, and Charlotte Nemec as Alisha is compensated by Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), a related organization, and Carla Cicero, William Symmes, Stacey Cowles, Dan Demchuk, and Charlotte Nemec also serve as board members of GSI.

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

Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), a supported organization, has authority to appoint a majority of the officers and board members of Spokane Area Business Foundation.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8A

Spokane Area Business Foundation is reviewing the governance process to insure it is in compliance with its bylaws.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8B

There were no committees with broad authority that acted on behalf of the board.

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

The Form 990 was reviewed by the CEO of the supported organization, Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce dba Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), prior to filing. Additionally, the Form 990 is provided to all members of the GSI finance committee who have the authority to review on behalf of the board. The finance committee operates as the finance committee for GSI and SABF and has informal authority from the SABF board.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12

Spokane Area Business Foundation (SABF) has not formally adopted a conflict of interest policy, but since the board is made up a committee of Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), a related organization, SABF relies on the GSI conflict of interest policy to discover and report potential conflicts. The GSI conflict of interest policy covers the Board of Directors. When a conflict arises, the Director must provide a written statement of to the Board. The Board will vote on the matter while the Director with the conflict must recuse themselves from the discussion and vote.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

The compensation for the CEO is reviewed, approved, and paid by Greater Spokane Incorporated, a related organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The organization's governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spokane Area Business Foundation
EIN
91-1896341
Phone
5096241393
Address
801 W Riverside Ave Ste 200, Spokane, WA 99201

Signing Officer

Name
Alisha Benson
Title
CEO
Phone
5096241393
Signed
2025-12-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alisha Benson
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Eide Bailly LLP
Address
800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402-7033
Preparer
Deb Nelson CPA
Phone
6122536500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Professional Services: Program service expenses 77,530. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,530.

Form 990, Part XI, line 9:

Prior Year Restatement of Pledges Receivable 551,430.

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) completes the Section 509(a)(2) public support test on an annual basis when the Form 990 is prepared and provides the calculation and related supporting schedules to the Foundation to retain for its records. For the current tax year, the Foundation confirmed that GSI continues to satisfy the public support test as required.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1Funding must meet the charitable purpose of the Foundation and is screened against established criteria by the leadership member overseeing each transaction. Spokane Area Business Foundation (SABF) also provides direct assistance to individuals who fall under Greater Spokane Inc.'s (GSI's) charitable class, ensuring alignment with the mission and objectives of both Organizations. All assistance to GSI is in support of charitable activities conducted by GSI that fulfill the exempt purpose of SABF.
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Operation Spokane Heroes
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt1Believe Spokane Economic Development
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc0Gas, food, financial aid, housing assistance, etc.
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc1Regional economic development
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Operation Spokane Heroes (OSH) is a committee that has operated under the umbrella of Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) for over 20 years, providing essential support to veterans in need. OSH does not provide direct cash payments to veterans. Instead, the committee assists by covering specific expenses such as electric bills, rent, phone services, repair costs, and by purchasing gift cards for essential needs. All expenditures are processed using a GSI-managed credit card, with strict oversight to ensure accountability and transparency. Each transaction requires supporting documentation, including receipts that detail the recipient's name, dollar amount, and the purpose of the expense. GSI also manages the receipt and allocation of donated funds designated for OSH and oversees the OSH checking account. This arrangement ensures proper financial stewardship while allowing OSH to focus on fulfilling its mission to support veterans in our community.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Alisha Benson
IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt0CEO & Director
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation does not establish the compensation of the CEO. Compensation is determined by their supported organization and the Foundation relied on their supported organization to establish compensation.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 3
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Alisha Benson has a business relationship with Carla Cicero, William Symmes, Stacey Cowles, Dan Demchuk, and Charlotte Nemec as Alisha is compensated by Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), a related organization, and Carla Cicero, William Symmes, Stacey Cowles, Dan Demchuk, and Charlotte Nemec also serve as board members of GSI.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), a supported organization, has authority to appoint a majority of the officers and board members of Spokane Area Business Foundation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Spokane Area Business Foundation is reviewing the governance process to insure it is in compliance with its bylaws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There were no committees with broad authority that acted on behalf of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Form 990 was reviewed by the CEO of the supported organization, Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce dba Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI), prior to filing. Additionally, the Form 990 is provided to all members of the GSI finance committee who have the authority to review on behalf of the board. The finance committee operates as the finance committee for GSI and SABF and has informal authority from the SABF board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Spokane Area Business Foundation (SABF) has not formally adopted a conflict of interest policy, but since the board is made up a committee of Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), a related organization, SABF relies on the GSI conflict of interest policy to discover and report potential conflicts. The GSI conflict of interest policy covers the Board of Directors. When a conflict arises, the Director must provide a written statement of to the Board. The Board will vote on the matter while the Director with the conflict must recuse themselves from the discussion and vote.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The compensation for the CEO is reviewed, approved, and paid by Greater Spokane Incorporated, a related organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The organization's governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Professional Services: Program service expenses 77,530. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,530.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Prior Year Restatement of Pledges Receivable 551,430.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce dba Greater Spokane Incorporated
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/DisregardedEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Spokane Agricultural Exposition
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IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0Business development organization.
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt1Event held to connect agriculture professionals across the Northwest.
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0801 W Riverside Ave Suite 200
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