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    Washington Policy Center

    Washington Policy Center

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/

    3404 Fourth Avenue, South
    Seattle WA 98134

    Mail donations to:
    P.O. Box 3643
    Seattle WA 98124

    206-937-9691


    Seattle WA | IRS ruling year: 1997 | EIN: 91-1752769  

     

    Organization Mission

    Washington Policy Center (WPC) improves lives of Washington citizens by providing accurate, high-quality research for policymakers, the media and the general public. ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    Good


    This charity's score is 87%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    87

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 93% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 29 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Review or Compilation0 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Missing0 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 3.00%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 72.08%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1425 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 1.59 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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