Business Impact Nw
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Business Impact Nw is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1997, with $9,139,901 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 68424, Seattle, WA, 98168 EIN 91-1764008 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.1M
▲ 34.8% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.9M
Net assets
$8.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Business Impact Nw— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Business Impact Nw: 12 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Business Impact Nw— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Business Impact Nw: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 68424, Seattle, WA, 98168
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Community & Neighborhood Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $839K (FY2014) to $9.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20.9MNet assets $8.7M
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.5M
Total liabilities
$20.9M
Net assets
$8.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,139,901▲34.8% | $8,874,279▲0.9% | $8,676,371▲3.2% | $29,544,770▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,779,426▼29.5% | $8,795,037▲31.2% | $8,410,749▼22.8% | $30,476,339▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,619,486▲20.5% | $6,702,997▲77.6% | $10,891,092▲37.2% | $28,030,464▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,984,943▲49.6% | $3,774,839▲3.5% | $7,939,755▲110% | $28,288,075▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,335,968▲131% | $3,648,892▲55.2% | $3,771,915▲38.4% | $20,551,413▲78.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,310,123▲19.2% | $2,351,635▲25.8% | $2,725,521▼5.2% | $11,530,949▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,937,695▲6.6% | $1,868,849▼6.5% | $2,874,529▲2.5% | $11,398,097▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,818,397▲11.7% | $1,998,016▲34.8% | $2,805,683▼9.1% | $11,588,572▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,627,891▲54.2% | $1,482,559▼9.4% | $3,085,302▼13.9% | $11,155,203▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,055,484▲25.9% | $1,635,590▲45.5% | $3,585,045▼13.9% | $9,676,648▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $838,592 | $1,124,184▲21.9% | $4,165,151▼17.1% | $11,178,875▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $921,970▼34.9% | $5,027,027▲2.4% | $12,532,049▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,416,307▲32.7% | $4,907,500▲1.1% | $12,955,558▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,067,001 | $4,855,226 | $12,127,620 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.1M total
33 grants to Business Impact Nw totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Donation | 2024 | $278,000 |
| Unitus Community Credit Union | To promote local economic growth and small business development within the community | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,263 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Donation | 2023 | $233,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Sponsorship for supporting small business and wa state graduates starting their own business | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Economic development | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,740 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Donation | 2022 | $150,000 |
| Opportunity Finance Network | Ofn cdfi tech grant program supported by google.org | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Support small business and wa state graduates starting their own business | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | General support | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Donation | 2021 | $150,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Unrestricted | 2021 | $57,783 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Business Impact Nw a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Business Impact Nw is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1764008, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Business Impact Nw's EIN?
- Business Impact Nw's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1764008.
- How much revenue does Business Impact Nw report?
- Business Impact Nw reported $9,139,901 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Business Impact Nw have?
- CharityIndex grades Business Impact Nw B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Business Impact Nw (EIN 91-1764008) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.