SODO Business Improvement Area
To enhance transportation, safety, and cleanliness for the benefit of property owners, tenants, businesses, patrons and employees of the SODO area of Seattle.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$712K
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$6K
About SODO Business Improvement Area
Based on IRS filings
SODO Business Improvement Area is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $712K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $712,284 | $599,515 | $488,902 |
| Revenue | $2,290,008 | $2,046,812 | $1,569,704 |
| Expenses | $2,374,578 | $1,909,943 | $1,311,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $-37,968 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seattle Police Foundation ($5,712).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Police Foundation Seattle, WA | To provide general operations support. | $5,712 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Biesold | President | 1 | — |
| Wil Lavaris | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Robin Howard | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jen Osborn | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Daniel Byrne | Director | 1 | — |
| Ken Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Effie Gleason | Director | 2 | — |
| Joe Sievers | Director | 1 | — |
| Lisa Nitze | Director (Until Jun '24) | 1 | — |
| Juan Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Garth Schlemlein | Director | 1 | — |
| Andy Gregory | Director | 1 | — |
| Christine Beeman | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlie Eckblad | Director (As of June '24) | 1 | — |
| Phillipe Gayte | Director | 1 | — |
| Shannon Josie | Director | 1 | — |
| Ted Lehman | Director | 1 | — |
| Erin Goodman | Executive Director | 39.9 | $201,407 |
| Lauren Lunberg | Deputy Director | 40 | $107,764 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SODO Business Improvement Area?
SODO Business Improvement Area is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $712K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is SODO Business Improvement Area?
As of 2024, SODO Business Improvement Area holds $712K in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does SODO Business Improvement Area operate?
SODO Business Improvement Area has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does SODO Business Improvement Area award?
In 2024, SODO Business Improvement Area awarded 1 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is SODO Business Improvement Area's EIN?
SODO Business Improvement Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1278728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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