Philanthropy Northwest
Philanthropy Northwest
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About this organization
Mission
As a membership association, Philanthropy Northwest works to build a strong philanthropic community that reflects the diversity of the Northwest, connect people to each other so they can achieve more with their giving, and inspire action to address critical problems in our society.
About
MEMBER SERVICES & SPECIAL INITIATIVESMEMBER DUES SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR MEMBERS AND THE BROADER PHILANTHROPIC AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018, THERE WERE 170 MEMBER-ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING PRIVATE, FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS, QUASI-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, AND CORPORATE GIVING PROGRAMS. PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST PRODUCES ELECTRONIC AND PRINT COMMUNICATIONS VIA ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, MONTHLY E-BULLETINS, AND OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS TO HIGHLIGHT NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR GRANT MAKERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS. DURING THIS PERIOD, WE PUBLISHED: -PHILANTHROPY'S REFLECTIVE PRACTICES-PRETTY GOOD TOOLS: LET'S TALK ABOUT IMPACT INVESTING -PRETTY GOOD TOOLS: TALKING ABOUT EVOLUTIONS -THE PROMISE AND CHALLENGE OF COMMUNITY DEMOCRACY SPECIAL INITIATIVES:IN 2015, PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST LAUNCHED THE MOMENTUM FELLOWSHIP. THE SECOND COHORT OF THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2017 AND WILL CONCLUDE IN 2019. A THIRD COHORT WILL BEGIN IN LATE 2019. THE MOMENTUM FELLOWSHIP TRAINS AND PLACES QUALIFIED FELLOWS FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WITH FOUNDATION HOST SITES TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS NEEDED TO ENTER THE FIELD OF PHILANTHROPY. BUILDING COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE IS A MULTI-YEAR, LEARNING COLLABORATIVE AMONG WASHINGTON-BASED COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, AND UNITED WAYS TO ADDRESS LOCAL, PRESSING NEEDS. PNW OVERSEES THE COORDINATION AND CONVENING OF THIS NETWORK TO TAP INTO THE EXPERIENCE AND WISDOM OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. IN 2018, WE LAUNCHED THE WASHINGTON STATE CENSUS EQUITY FUND TO SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE STATE INCREASE INVESTMENT, COMMUNICATION AND COORDINATION OF STATE-WIDE CENSUS EFFORTS. THE PARTNERSHIP'S GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STRATEGICALLY INVESTED PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES TO SUPPORT 2020 CENSUS PARTICIPATION IN HARD TO COUNT COMMUNITIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “Philanthropy northwest promotes, facilitates, and drives collaborative action by philanthropic organizations to strengthen communities in our six state region of alaska, idaho, montana, oregon, washington and wyoming. our vision is northwest communities that have vibrant, healthy futures that honor our past, our people and our cultures.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Philanthropy northwest is a member network that builds the field, advocates best practices and promotes effective philanthropy in alaska, idaho, montana, oregon, washington and wyoming. it promotes, facilitates and drives collaborative action by philanthropic organizations to strengthen communities in our region.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is WA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 2101 FOURTH AVENUE NO 650, SEATTLE, WA, 98121.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 29 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$3,385,973.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1976.
- The organization pays $2,631,096 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $161,243 in fundraising expenses.
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