Civic Intelligence

Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 91-2141987

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Jul 25, 2023

Organization Profilewww.sparknorthwest.org
1402 3rd Ave 901Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 328-2441

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

53rd percentile

8.4%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$118,233

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

77th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

6.3%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$897,713

Up $153,106 (+21%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$742,371

Up $86,340 (+13%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$155,342

Up $66,766 (+75%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin53rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,027,692

Up $61,294 (+6.3%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$941,352

Up $132,306 (+16%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$86,340

Down $71,012 (-45%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $190,897Liabilities 2010: $62,361Net Assets 2010: $128,5362010Assets 2011: $222,977Liabilities 2011: $74,402Net Assets 2011: $148,5752011Assets 2012: $316,702Liabilities 2012: $41,180Net Assets 2012: $275,5222012Assets 2013: $368,315Liabilities 2013: $42,080Net Assets 2013: $326,2352013Assets 2014: $451,549Liabilities 2014: $54,914Net Assets 2014: $396,6352014Assets 2015: $466,568Liabilities 2015: $64,542Net Assets 2015: $402,0262015Assets 2016: $491,243Liabilities 2016: $59,132Net Assets 2016: $432,1112016Assets 2017: $410,367Liabilities 2017: $79,934Net Assets 2017: $330,4332017Assets 2018: $512,046Liabilities 2018: $94,151Net Assets 2018: $417,8952018Assets 2019: $536,080Liabilities 2019: $124,342Net Assets 2019: $411,7382019Assets 2020: $704,997Liabilities 2020: $206,318Net Assets 2020: $498,6792020Assets 2021: $744,607Liabilities 2021: $88,576Net Assets 2021: $656,0312021Assets 2022: $897,713Liabilities 2022: $155,342Net Assets 2022: $742,3712022Assets 2023: $1,241,596Liabilities 2023: $136,988Net Assets 2023: $1,104,6082023Assets 2024: $1,509,865Liabilities 2024: $126,063Net Assets 2024: $1,383,8022024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$897,713
Liabilities$155,342
Net Assets$742,371
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $320,6092010Expenses 2011: $390,4552011Expenses 2012: $452,3972012Revenue 2013: $528,756Expenses 2013: $478,043Net Income 2013: $50,7132013Revenue 2014: $622,104Expenses 2014: $551,704Net Income 2014: $70,4002014Revenue 2015: $624,415Expenses 2015: $619,024Net Income 2015: $5,3912015Revenue 2016: $675,020Expenses 2016: $644,935Net Income 2016: $30,0852016Revenue 2017: $649,900Expenses 2017: $751,578Net Income 2017: -$101,6782017Revenue 2018: $855,660Expenses 2018: $768,198Net Income 2018: $87,4622018Revenue 2019: $926,689Expenses 2019: $932,846Net Income 2019: -$6,1572019Revenue 2020: $859,296Expenses 2020: $772,355Net Income 2020: $86,9412020Revenue 2021: $966,398Expenses 2021: $809,046Net Income 2021: $157,3522021Revenue 2022: $1,027,692Expenses 2022: $941,352Net Income 2022: $86,3402022Revenue 2023: $1,597,810Expenses 2023: $1,235,573Net Income 2023: $362,2372023Revenue 2024: $1,590,701Expenses 2024: $1,311,507Net Income 2024: $279,1942024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,027,692
Expenses$941,352
Net Income$86,340
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jul 25, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,031,326
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Northwest SEED creates communities powered by locally controlled clean energy. Northwest SEED serves energy consumers in the Pacific Northwest through:Project Design and Management: public education, community organizing, and project facilitation in community-scale renewable energy and energy efficiency development.Policy: research and advocacy to promote the deployment of equitable clean energy development.

Spark Northwest accelerates the equitable transition to clean energy in the Pacific Northwest through on-the-ground project development and systemic advocacy to remove barriers to locally-generated clean energy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$449,968$480,811▲ $30,843
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$192,497$193,150▲ $653
Accounts Receivable$88,765$165,957▲ $77,192
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,235$3,216▼ $10,019
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$142$0▼ $142
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$744,607$897,713▲ $153,106
Other Assets Total-$54,579-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$81,310$101,481▲ $20,171
Other Liabilities$7,266$53,861▲ $46,595
Total Liabilities$88,576$155,342▲ $66,766
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$601,911$642,371▲ $40,460
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$54,120$100,000▲ $45,880
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$656,031$742,371▲ $86,340
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$744,607$897,713▲ $153,106

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$27,332$27,332
Other Assets Org$54,579--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Andrea AxelExecutive DirectorFT$107,251$10,982$118,233
Gwen HeisterkampFinance Mgr.FT$76,881$9,971$86,852

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jessica JonesChair
Stephanie BostwickVice Chair
Bobby ColemanDirector
John MiDirector
Leah MartinDirector
Lisa WylerDirector
Matthew SouzaDirector
Veneet ParkheDirector
Josh KhannaSecretary
Maria Jimena CordobaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$631,376
Program Service Revenue
$397,160
Investment Income
$950
Other Revenue
$-1,794
All Other Contributions
$569,260
Change in Net Assets
$86,340

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,027,692
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$17,664
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,045,356
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,027,692
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$694,429
Other Expenses$246,923
Total Fundraising Expense$75,981
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$363,796$2,241$28,302$394,339
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,336$162,403$22,346$205,085
Fees for Services Other$142,036$4,988$8,711$155,735
Payroll Taxes$31,230$13,600$5,541$50,371
Other Employee Benefits$41,772$2,282$580$44,634
Occupancy$22,593$8,611$3,695$34,899
Travel$6,558$974$388$7,920
Insurance$4,914$938$402$6,254
All Other Expenses$2,643$674$279$3,596
Other Expenses$1,578$629$270$2,477
Conferences and Meetings$2,013--$2,013
Advertising$1,278-$10$1,288
Depreciation Depletion$91$36$16$143
Total Functional Expenses$660,362$205,009$75,981$941,352

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$959,016
Expenses per Audited Statements$941,352
Total Expenses per Form 990$941,352
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$17,664
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,634
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Rural Film Debut Event$62,116---
Total Events$62,116-$3,634$-3,634
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability - Current$36,910
Operating Lease Liability - Long Term$16,951
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the finance committee of the Board and submitted to the full Board of Directors for final approval before it is filed.”

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

“Board members are required to annually sign a declaration of any interest that might be a conflict, and to declare other positions in which they serve.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Executive Committee prepares a performance and compensation review for the Executive Director on an regular basis. As part of the review, the Executive Director's compensation is compared with other organizations of similar size and mission. This comparison, along with the annual performance evaluation, are utilized to determine compensation. The performance evaluation and final compensation figures are approved by the full Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Spark Northwest
EIN
91-2141987
Phone
2063282441
Address
1402 3rd Ave 901, Seattle, WA 98101

Signing Officer

Name
Maria Jimena Cordoba
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2023-07-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
15
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Bembridge & Associates LLC
Address
340 15th Ave E Ste 303, Seattle, WA 98112
Preparer
Galen L Kawaguchi CPA
Phone
2063237103
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Fundraising Event Expenses $3634”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Fundraising Event Expenses $3634”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$897,713
Liabilities
$155,342
Net assets
$742,371
Revenue
$1,027,692
Expenses
$941,352
Net income
$86,340
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.51$0.13$1.38$1.59$1.31$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.14$1.10$1.60$1.24$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.16$0.74$1.03$0.94$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.09$0.66$0.97$0.81$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.21$0.50$0.86$0.77$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.12$0.41$0.93$0.93$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.09$0.42$0.86$0.77$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.08$0.33$0.65$0.75$0.10
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.06$0.43$0.68$0.64$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.06$0.40$0.62$0.62$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.05$0.40$0.62$0.55$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.04$0.33$0.53$0.48$0.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.32$0.04$0.28$0.45
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.22$0.07$0.15$0.39
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.06$0.13$0.32