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Downtown Seattle Cares

EDUCATIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS

Community Development Seattle, WA EIN 270052418 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Downtown Seattle Cares

Garnered resources to improve the downtown seattle urban environment for workers, residents and businesses

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Educational and human services programs

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($60,002)
100% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Downtown Seattle Cares is a registered community development nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 270052418. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $100K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Downtown Seattle Cares has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 93/100.

Downtown Seattle Cares is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is 1809 7th Ave Ste 900, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Downtown Seattle Cares has $100K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Downtown Seattle Cares is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $100K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Downtown Seattle Cares. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Downtown Seattle Cares has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Downtown Seattle Cares profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Garnered resources to improve the downtown seattle urban environment for workers, residents and businesses Downtown Seattle Cares is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Downtown Seattle Cares's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $100K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Downtown Seattle Cares are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Downtown Seattle Cares is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270052418, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Jon Scholes
PRESIDENT & CEO

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BO
Boss M••••••
CHAIR
FO
Fonfara P••••
SECRETARY/TREASURER
JO
Jon S••••••
President & CEO
O'
O'Kelley K••••
CHAIR
SC
Scholes J••
PRESIDENT & CEO
YA
Yang S•••
VICE CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Downtown Seattle Cares This page 74 $100,062 100%
Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina 93 $569,341 89%
Campus District Inc 93 $633,659 95%
2c8 Corporation 93 $396,855 93%
Dimond Improvement Association 93 $169,663 92%
Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County Inc 93 $807,501 91%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Downtown Seattle Cares

What is Downtown Seattle Cares?
Downtown Seattle Cares is a community development 509(a)(3) type i based in Seattle, United States. Garnered resources to improve the downtown seattle urban environment for workers, residents and businesses
When was Downtown Seattle Cares founded?
Downtown Seattle Cares was founded in 2003.
Who leads Downtown Seattle Cares?
Jon Scholes serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
Where is Downtown Seattle Cares located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Downtown Seattle Cares's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Downtown Seattle Cares trustworthy?
Downtown Seattle Cares has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Downtown Seattle Cares's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270052418.
What is Downtown Seattle Cares's website?
https://www.downtownseattle.com