Island Synagogue
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Island Synagogue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mercer Island, Washington, registered in 1994, with $715,333 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
8685 Se 47th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040 EIN 91-1460151 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$715K
▼ 26.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$626K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Island Synagogue— 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 rating59 mo reserves · +13% 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 Island Synagogue: 59 mo reserves · +13% 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 Island Synagogue— 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 Island Synagogue: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8685 Se 47th St, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
- City
- Mercer Island
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $280K (FY2009) to $715K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $711KNet assets $3.1M
Operating margin
12.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$711K
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $715,333▼26.5% | $625,844▲11.5% | $3,097,477▲3.0% | $3,808,949▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $972,684▲0.9% | $561,508▲22.0% | $3,007,988▲15.8% | $3,821,807▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $963,735▲70.8% | $460,132▲3.1% | $2,596,812▲24.1% | $3,551,358▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $564,302▼19.0% | $446,244▼8.1% | $2,093,209▲6.0% | $3,835,057▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $696,309▲43.1% | $485,585▼11.1% | $1,975,151▲11.9% | $3,758,518▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $486,685▼28.5% | $546,302▼9.6% | $1,764,427▼0.2% | $3,552,006▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $680,424▲15.4% | $604,000▲14.1% | $1,767,505▲4.5% | $3,664,325▼24.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $589,489▼65.8% | $529,318▲25.3% | $1,691,081▲3.7% | $4,874,719▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,722,594▲407% | $422,320▲45.7% | $1,630,910▲393% | $4,850,141▲1302% | 990 |
| 2013 | $339,461 | $289,927▼1.4% | $330,636▲17.6% | $345,879▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $294,106▲12.9% | $281,102▲3.9% | $303,339▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $260,610▲9.6% | $270,496▲22.4% | $275,876▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $237,719▼15.7% | $221,082▲10.2% | $223,077▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | $279,916 | $282,034 | $200,672 | $205,112 | 990EZ |
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 · $887K total
52 grants to Island Synagogue totaling $887K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $32,500 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $3,600 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $2,800 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $2,668 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $1,818 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $1,800 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $1,150 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $198 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the capital campaign. | 2023 | $48,762 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $36,595 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,188 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $19,413 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $14,545 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Schnitzer family | 2023 | $2,560 |
| The Seattle Foundation | David engelstein's simchat torah aliyah. | 2023 | $1,818 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Island Synagogue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Island Synagogue is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1460151, based in Mercer Island, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Island Synagogue's EIN?
- Island Synagogue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1460151.
- How much revenue does Island Synagogue report?
- Island Synagogue reported $715,333 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Island Synagogue have?
- CharityIndex grades Island Synagogue B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Island Synagogue (EIN 91-1460151) 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.