Mission
Puget Sound Sage is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007, dedicated to advancing climate, economic, and racial justice in the Puget Sound region. The organization focuses on policy advocacy, community organizing, and capacity-building initiatives to empower underrepresented communities, including people of color and low-income families, to influence decision-making processes. Their work entails building community power, generating research on pressing issues, shaping policy debates, and providing leadership training for emerging leaders in marginalized communities.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2008
EIN
20-8974030
Total Assets
$2.529 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Puget Sound Sage Programs
Explore our impactful programs focusing on Good Jobs, Equitable Development, Healthy Environment, and Community Leadership.
Impact Report 2020
Review our 2020 Impact Report detailing our achievements and initiatives.
Join Our Community Leadership Institute
Participate in our leadership training programs aimed at empowering emerging leaders.
Impact Stats
$200 million
Amount Secured
Secured Funding for Initiatives
In 2020, secured $200 million for Seattle's Equitable Development Initiative and the Green New Deal.
3 major policies
Key Policies Implemented
Policy Implementation
Played a vital role in achieving policies for the $15 minimum wage, paid sick leave, and inclusionary zoning for affordable housing.
Numerous leaders since inception
Number of Leaders Trained
Community Empowerment
Built a pipeline for collaborative young leaders through the Community Leadership Institute.
Past Events
CREST Cohort Celebration
2020-03-14
Celebrated the CREST cohort's projects and community stewardship of land on March 14, 2020.
2019-2020 CLI Cohort Graduation
2020-04-24
Graduated the 2019-2020 Community Leadership Institute cohort with speeches from local leaders.
Our Programs
Good Jobs
Aims to reduce inequality by advancing policies such as minimum wage, paid sick leave, and access to full-time jobs.
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Equitable Development
Works with regional leaders to prevent displacement through equitable development policies.
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Healthy Environment
Focuses on placing communities disproportionately impacted by climate change at the center of climate resilience strategies.
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Community Leadership
Advocates for local and regional policy change through community engagement and empowerment.
Learn MoreImpact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
49
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
70.77%
8
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1236
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.195
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 2.333M | 98.20% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 21.68K | 0.91% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -206 | -0.01% |
| Other Notable Sources | 21.31K | 0.90% |
| Total Revenue | 2.376M | 100.00% |
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