Nonprofit · EIN 91-0852323
PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $37,031,862 | $33,633,802 | $3,398,060 | $22,296,573 | $11,402,358 | $10,894,215 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,116,647 | $30,893,222 | $223,425 | $11,305,811 | $3,809,656 | $7,496,155 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $30,015,100 | $32,221,068 | -$2,205,968 | $11,506,692 | $4,185,075 | $7,321,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,405,109
- of which government grants
- $29,608,336
- Program service revenue
- $1,571,297
- Investment income
- $52,456
- Other revenue
- $3,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,233,399
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,341,067
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,344,788
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,657,400
- Professional fundraising fees
- $112,800
- Legal fees
- $120,577
- Accounting fees
- $312,225
- Occupancy
- $1,876,091
- Travel
- $199,901
- Depreciation
- $375,611
- Program services (functional)
- $30,352,191
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,168,811
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,800
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,305,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,296,573
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,402,358
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,894,215
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $429,302
- Publicly traded securities
- $428,649
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,566,144
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,328,071
- Gross receipts
- $37,031,862
- Employees
- 101
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAUGAARD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $239,571 | $37,873 |
| TARA MOSS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $205,247 | $44,713 |
| FE LOPEZGAETKE | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $197,216 | $45,077 |
| BARBARA DONOHUE | CFO Officer | 40 | $192,016 | $35,020 |
| CHEVONNA GAYLOR | DIR. OF EDUCATION AND RESILIENCY Key employee | 40 | $166,573 | $42,806 |
| TIARRA BRYANT | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $164,761 | $42,614 |
| DENISE PEREZ LALLY | MOBILIZATION DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $168,573 | $30,583 |
| NICHOLE ALEXANDER | DIR. SPEC. INITIATIVES & OUTREACH Key employee | 40 | $165,835 | $24,985 |
| BRANDI MCNEIL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,002 | $40,741 |
| NAJJA MORRIS-FRAZIER | DIRECTOR, LEAD SUPPORT BUREAU Key employee | 40 | $153,666 | $34,221 |
| JOHN WU | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $154,944 | $31,695 |
| SKYLAR BRETT | LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,791 | $30,768 |
| SOKUNTHEA OK | SR. PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,716 | $10,303 |
| CYNTHIA KOTARSKI | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,129 | $28,546 |
| PATRICIA SULLY | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,243 | $23,878 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN COX | DIRECTOR OF POLICING STRATEGIES Key employee | 40 | $160,952 | $2,126 |
| ANDRA KRANZLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA DUBOIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MARTINEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM RENYON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLEA COOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PRESNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NARVAEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| THEA OLIPHANT-WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SILVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HERBOLD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BAILEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOKUNTHEA OK | SENIOR PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $292,342 | $5,847 |
| LISA DAUGAARD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $227,515 | $34,131 |
| TARA MOSS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Officer | 40 | $200,149 | $25,605 |
| BARBARA DONOHUE | CFO Officer | 40 | $188,748 | $25,526 |
| FE LOPEZGAETKE | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $178,148 | $34,133 |
| CYNTHIA KOTARSKI | MEDICAL DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $181,343 | $21,625 |
| KENDRA TATE | SENIOR PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,828 | $18,953 |
| NAJJA MORIS-FRAZIER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, LEAD NSB Key employee | 40 | $153,188 | $33,154 |
| BRANDI MCNEIL | LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,349 | $31,645 |
| CHEVONNA GAYLOR | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND RESILIENCY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,288 | $34,511 |
| BRENDAN COX | DIRECTOR OF POLICING STRATEGIES Key employee | 40 | $156,964 | $5,265 |
| HARRY HASHIMOTO | SENIOR PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,340 | $11,529 |
| ANDRA KRANZLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA DUBOIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MARTINEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM RENYON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLEA COOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC RUIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PRESNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NARVAEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| THEA OLIPHANT-WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKY KLAUSMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAUGAARD | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $209,897 | $47,477 |
| TARA MOSS | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $180,509 | $34,986 |
| BESSIE SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $177,140 | $26,093 |
| CYNTHIA KOTARSKI | COLEAD PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,303 | $37,384 |
| NAJJA MORRIS-FRAZIER | LEAD SUPPORT BUREAU PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,291 | $36,749 |
| BRANDI MCNEIL | LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,280 | $45,101 |
| BRENDAN COX | DIRECTOR OF POLICING STRATEGIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,164 | $12,889 |
| PRACHI DAVE | SENIOR ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,035 | $28,834 |
| BARB DONOHUE | CFO Officer | 40 | $56,441 | $2,161 |
| ANDRA KRANZLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA DUBOIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCOS MARTINEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM REYNON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| THEA OLIPHANT-WELLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKY KLAUSMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLEA COOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM STREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX NARVAEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MERGITU ARGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA KANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI LARSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| REV HARRIETT WALDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 110 PREFONTAINE PL S502, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2677
- In care of
- % LISA DAUGAARD DIR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA DAUGAARD TARA MOSS, 110 PREFONTAINE PLACE SOUTH 502, SEATTLE, WA 98104
- Signed the 990
- LISA DAUGAARD, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (206) 392-0050
- Website
- WWW.WEAREPDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
THE PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION ADVANCES SOCIAL AND RACIAL EQUITY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH THROUGH REFORM OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. GROUNDING REFORM IN A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY FRAMEWORK, PDA DEVELOPS NEW STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTS MODELS THAT IMPROVE ON CONVENTIONAL RESPONSES TO CRIME AND PUBLIC ORDER ISSUES. IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS, WE USE POLICY ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, LITIGATION, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- COLEAD/JUSTCARE: ADAPTED LEAD DURING THE COVID CRISIS TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE LIVING UNSHELTERED AFTER SHELTER CLOSURES AND DE-INTENSIFICATION, JAIL AND COURT CLOSURES, CLOSURE OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE SANITATION FACILITIES, AND CLOSURE OF IN-PERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS. USED HOTELS AND OTHER NON-CONGREGATE FACILITIES TO PROVIDE PRIVATE ROOMS FOR PEOPLE NEEDING SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT DUE TO COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. ASSISTED IN DEVELOPING EXIT PLANS, INCOME STABILIZATION, AND PERMANENT HOUSING PLANS. RESOLVED ENCAMPMENTS.Expenses $12,193,301 · grants $1,832,275
- LEAD/SEATTLE KING COUNTY: PDA STAFF ARE PROJECT MANAGERS FOR, AND OVERSEE SUBCONTRACTS TO CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCIES FOR, A COMMUNITY-BASED DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO VIOLATE LAWS RELATED TO THEIR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND/OR EXTREME POVERTY. IN 2020, THE PROGRAM WAS RENAMED LET EVERYONE ADVANCE WITH DIGNITY, AND IT BEGAN TAKING REFERRALS DIRECTLY FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS WELL AS LAW ENFORCEMENT. PDA ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES FOR LEAD PARTICIPANTS AND SUBCONTRACTED FOR LEAD LIAISON SERVICES FROM THE SEATTLE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.Expenses $15,040,371 · grants $380,428 · revenue $1,045,904
- LEAD NATIONAL SUPPORT BUREAU: PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO JURISDICTIONS NATIONALLY SEEKING TO REPLICATE SEATTLE'S LEAD DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WHO COMMIT LAW VIOLATIONS RELATED TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES OR INCOME INSTABILITY. NATIONAL AND WASHINGTON STATE TEAMS.Expenses $2,689,290 · grants $20,696 · revenue $495,745
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING EVICTION MITIGATION & CIVIL SURVIVAL PROJECT (Q1 ONLY).Expenses $429,229 · revenue $29,648
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0852323
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,296,573
- Income (IRS master file)
- $37,031,862
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $37,031,862 | $33,633,802 | $22,296,573 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $31,116,647 | $30,893,222 | $11,305,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $30,015,100 | $32,221,068 | $11,506,692 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-0852323).
Questions about PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION
- What is the EIN of PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION is 91-0852323.
- Is PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA DAUGAARD TARA MOSS.
- Who are the officers and directors of PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 16 received compensation from the organization, the highest $239,571 (LISA DAUGAARD, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does PURPOSE DIGNITY ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $37,031,862, expenses of $33,633,802 and total assets of $22,296,573 at year end.
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