Sound
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
82% goes to programs $79 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tukwila, Washington, registered in 1967, with $86,867,282 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
6400 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA, 98188 EIN 91-0818971 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.9M
▲ 15.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.0M
Net assets
$65.1M
Employees
834
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 rating82% to programs · $79 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 Sound: 82% to programs · $79 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +6% 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 Sound: 10 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 Sound: 6 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 Sound: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Sound provides a broad array of behavioral health services to the king county community.
What they do
Residential care servicesresidential care services are provided at two long-term rehabilitation facilities: keystone hall (64 beds), and stillwater (16 beds), and one enhanced services facility: parks place (16 beds). these facilities provide an intensive service environment and are characterized by complex licensing and eligibility requirements. the residential rehabilitation design enables mentally ill adults to live in a safe, therapeutic community residence, with integrated treatment goals and activities. most residents come from more restrictive care environments, such as western state hospital, via the placement services of the hospital liaison.
Housing support servicesthis diverse set of programs supports clients with varying types and levels of clinical needs in finding and/or maintaining stable housing for themselves and their families. the largest is supportive services for veterans families, which serves veterans experiencing homelessness by providing access to shelter, transitional housing, housing search assistance, and financial assistance for housing and related expenses. the willows, a residential complex with 15 separate dwelling units, provides an environment for mothers who have recently completed inpatient substance use treatment to be reunited with their children and be clinically supported in stabilizing their recovery as well as finding permanent housing. other programs support individuals in maintaining their housing through therapeutic and case management support, and provide clients with clinical services combined with supportive housing.
Intellectual and developmental disabilities servicesthese programs provide a wide range of services to adults and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health/co-occurring diagnoses. idd's overall goal is to help clients live safely and as independently as possible in their respective communities. the program emphasizes strategies that help clients use the assistance and resources available to them including friends, family and their own natural support system in order to meet their needs. idd services include group and individual therapy, family and couples counseling, clinical case management to assist with residential and other case management issues, medication management and psychiatric services, nursing services, health care supporter and crisis intervention services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 6400 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA, 98188
- City
- Tukwila
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.1M (FY2013) to $86.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.6MNet assets $65.1M
Operating margin
5.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$100.8M
Total liabilities
$35.6M
Net assets
$65.1M
Salaries & benefits
$57.6M
70% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,867,282▲15.9% | $81,956,599▲9.7% | $65,131,918▲8.2% | $100,761,905▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $74,948,833▲4.5% | $74,719,282▼2.4% | $60,221,235▲1.4% | $94,216,378▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,697,345▼6.0% | $76,536,526▲0.8% | $59,396,688▼9.1% | $92,802,943▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $76,293,584▼4.0% | $75,896,793▼8.5% | $65,338,890▼0.7% | $90,228,461▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,499,296▼20.2% | $82,956,762▲28.9% | $65,767,927▼4.1% | $103,754,791▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $99,592,844▲72.7% | $64,333,399▲12.7% | $68,545,041▲101% | $103,846,015▲87.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $57,658,860▼1.3% | $57,084,096▲4.9% | $34,135,282▲7.5% | $55,285,625▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $58,415,941▲6.2% | $54,437,641▲4.4% | $31,744,677▲16.5% | $54,990,284▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,996,103▼1.0% | $52,153,338▼1.2% | $27,257,513▲9.0% | $50,500,485▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,547,924▲13.1% | $52,788,756▲10.3% | $25,013,149▲11.2% | $47,866,351▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,116,919 | $47,858,178▲4.5% | $22,492,279▲8.2% | $40,809,612▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,777,222▲2.6% | $20,790,117▲16.4% | $39,216,989▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,634,857▼3.7% | $17,859,715▲8.3% | $38,878,901▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $46,339,130 | $16,485,083 | $36,403,744 | 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: Zarkowski Paul A — $321,235 (0.39% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarkowski Paul A | Senior Psychiatric Supervisor | 40 | $321,235 |
| Egner Katrina L | President & Ceo | 40 | $320,340 |
| Gustafson Belinda J | Senior Psychiatric Supervisor | 40 | $314,073 |
| Pascoe Phaedra Elizabeth | Chief Medical Officer | 40 | $263,015 |
| Pasatiempo Edward M | Chief Impact & Community Engagement Officer | 40 | $258,373 |
| Delisi Joe G | Executive Vp & Coo | 40 | $236,300 |
| Tullid Elizabeth G | Lead Lpn | 50 | $235,494 |
| Jones Charlotte | Chief People Officer | 40 | $223,911 |
| De Luca Duane M | Vp & Cfo | 40 | $222,364 |
| King Erinn J | Physician Assistant | 40 | $200,127 |
| Engler Jocelyn E | Physician Assistant | 40 | $192,101 |
| Lopez Stacy | Chief Clinical & Quality Officer | 40 | $189,791 |
| Beliard Annemarie | Director | 2 | — |
| Bolger Tom | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Cramer Shane | Director (thru 7/24) | 2 | — |
| Dowdy Roger | Board Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Fletcher Amy | Director | 2 | — |
| Grembowski Megan | Director | 2 | — |
| Griggins Sharon | Director (thru 12/24) | 2 | — |
| Kong Tony | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Venture General Contracting | Restoration and Repair Services | $427,668 |
| 4 Seasons Services LLC | Landscaping Services | $275,595 |
| Fisher Phillips | Legal Services | $202,120 |
| Continuumcloud LLC | Software Services | $173,422 |
| Moss Adams LLP | Accounting Services | $152,700 |
Grants received · $1.5M total
41 grants to Sound totaling $1.5M, 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 | $54,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $16,587 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Building and facilities maintenance | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $3,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $1,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $16,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,970 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $13,003 |
Grants made · $400K in FY2024
7 grants totaling $400K in FY2024. All grants made by Sound →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valor Apartment Associates | General support | $133,056 |
| Laurel Housing Associates | General support | $76,017 |
| Oak Manor Associates | General support | $75,054 |
| Arbor Housing Associates | General support | $45,925 |
| Heather Apartment Associates | General support | $45,741 |
| Kateri House Housing Association | General support | $14,500 |
| Cascade Cluster Apartment Associates | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sound a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0818971, based in Tukwila, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sound's EIN?
- Sound's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0818971.
- How much revenue does Sound report?
- Sound reported $86,867,282 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sound's spending goes to programs?
- Sound spends about 82% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sound have?
- CharityIndex grades Sound A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sound's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sound's latest Form 990 is $321,235, paid to Zarkowski Paul A (Senior Psychiatric Supervisor).
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Data for Sound (EIN 91-0818971) 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.