Downtown Emergency Service Center
80% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Downtown Emergency Service Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1985, with $103,440,905 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
515 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104 EIN 91-1275815 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$103.4M
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$100.2M
Net assets
$32.2M
Employees
1,260
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Downtown Emergency Service Center: 80% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 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 Downtown Emergency Service Center: 4 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Downtown Emergency Service Center: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Downtown Emergency Service Center: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To help people with complex needs through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing.
What they do
Total housing programs: in 2024, desc operated 1566 permanent supportive housing apartments in seventeen project-based programs ranging from 40 units to 190 units, all of which feature 24/7 onsite support staff and integrated clinical services. desc also manages, subsidizes and services 49 master-leased market rate "scattered site" housing units with intensive case management and other support services as needed. another 250+ clients are supported with case management and rent subsidies controlled by desc. desc's units house individuals coming from homelessness, all of whom have special needs including mental illness, physical disability, and involvement with the criminal justice system and/or substance use problems. (continued on schedule o)desc provides a range of supportive services to help residents remain stably housed. social service programs are funded by a combination of city, county, state and federal grants, as well as by private fundraising.
Housing development: desc develops and operates subsidized supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness with disabilities.
Contact & location
- Address
- 515 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Treatment
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25.2M (FY2013) to $103.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $100.6MNet assets $32.2M
Operating margin
3.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132.8M
Total liabilities
$100.6M
Net assets
$32.2M
Salaries & benefits
$82.5M
82% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,440,905▲12.2% | $100,163,670▲8.8% | $32,177,061▲8.6% | $132,808,863▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $92,193,786▲21.5% | $92,063,161▲20.3% | $29,637,208▲0.5% | $110,724,598▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,907,445▲19.8% | $76,540,352▲18.3% | $29,476,647▲10.2% | $101,884,164▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,387,531▼4.1% | $64,698,247▲2.2% | $26,749,400▼4.6% | $82,577,717▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,068,562▲30.5% | $63,302,659▲25.3% | $28,025,577▲11.0% | $79,174,350▲36.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,608,772▲13.3% | $50,524,686▲16.1% | $25,243,049▲0.5% | $57,929,514▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,662,412▲24.7% | $43,508,549▲16.4% | $25,124,798▲14.3% | $55,511,291▲42.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,804,946▲3.1% | $37,373,266▲11.7% | $21,982,476▼6.6% | $38,955,190▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,725,859▲15.9% | $33,446,555▲15.1% | $23,531,897▲9.3% | $40,518,690▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $29,974,398▲1.7% | $29,057,718▲1.3% | $21,520,397▲4.4% | $34,552,943▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $29,479,306▲16.9% | $28,692,689▲16.3% | $20,603,717▲4.0% | $31,247,433▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,217,995 | $24,677,782▲20.0% | $19,817,100▲2.8% | $31,187,506▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,564,664▲21.8% | $19,276,887▲6.5% | $30,598,062▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,885,835▲5.6% | $18,097,078▲5.1% | $25,507,171▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $15,988,527 | $17,223,219 | $25,044,780 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Richard Waters Md — $302,377 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Waters Md | Agency Medical Director | 40 | $302,377 |
| Christopher Gross | Pact Psychiatrist Supervisor | 40 | $288,766 |
| Jim Hopfenbeck Md | Medical Director - Csc | 40 | $255,647 |
| Bertha Malle | Residential Counselor | 84 | $211,116 |
| Daniel Malone | Executive Director | 40 | $202,904 |
| Jennifer Tripp | Cfo (until Dec) | 40 | $201,135 |
| Gash Bantifru | On Call Counselor | 80 | $196,803 |
| Patrick Gehring | Cfo (from Dec) | 40 | $2,664 |
| Brianna Thomas | Board Member (from Mar) | 2 | — |
| Brian Surratt | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Clark Kimerer | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Derrick Belgarde | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Nina Maisterra | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Dr Peter Mcgough | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Dr Shireesha Dhanireddy | Board Member (from Mar) | 2 | — |
| Jon Scholes | Board Member | 2 | — |
| J Peter Shapiro | Board Member (from Mar) | 2 | — |
| Karen Breckenridge | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Larry J Smith | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nicholas Lovejoy | Secretary | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Absher Slicc-desc LLC | General Contractor - New Construction | $5,346,366 |
| Stickney Murphy Romaine Architects Pllc | Consultant - Architect Services New Cons | $2,189,365 |
| Brandon Eugene Stringer DBA Stringers Co | General Contractor - Renovations | $584,326 |
| The Lunch Ladies LLC | Meal Service Clients | $482,204 |
| 255 Courtland Tenant LLC DBA Hilton Atla | Conference Facilitator Services | $466,073 |
Grants received · $17.3M total
228 grants to Downtown Emergency Service Center totaling $17.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $3,007,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Community partner capacity | 2024 | $140,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the gimme shelter fundraising match. | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2024 | $31,736 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $22,749 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $8,000 |
Grants made · $2.2M in FY2021
3 grants totaling $2.2M in FY2021. All grants made by Downtown Emergency Service Center →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desc Hobson Clinic Qalicb | Finance the construction and operation of the hobson clinic under the new market tax credit program | $2,131,317 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Program to engage and house homeless individuals who are living with hiv and a substance abuse disorder. | $29,779 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Shelter bed nights | $7,498 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Downtown Emergency Service Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Downtown Emergency Service Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1275815, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Downtown Emergency Service Center's EIN?
- Downtown Emergency Service Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1275815.
- How much revenue does Downtown Emergency Service Center report?
- Downtown Emergency Service Center reported $103,440,905 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Downtown Emergency Service Center's spending goes to programs?
- Downtown Emergency Service Center spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Downtown Emergency Service Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Downtown Emergency Service Center A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Downtown Emergency Service Center's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Downtown Emergency Service Center's latest Form 990 is $302,377, paid to Richard Waters Md (Agency Medical Director).
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Data for Downtown Emergency Service Center (EIN 91-1275815) 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.