2016-05-09T09:21:44-05:00 2015-12-31 910605875 Peterson Sullivan LLP CPA'S 601 Union St Ste 2300 Seattle WA 981012345 990 2015-01-01 911410450 Building Changes BUIL 2068056100 1200 12th Avenue S No 120 Seattle WA 98144 HELEN HOWELL Executive Director 2068056100 2016-05-02 1 Ray Holmdahl P00120599 2063827777 2016-05-02 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z X HELEN HOWELL 1200 12th Avenue S No 120 Seattle WA 98144 10441325 0 X www.buildingchanges.org X 1988 WA WORKING TO MAKE YOUTH AND FAMILY HOMELESSNESS RARE, BRIEF AND NONRECURRING IN WASHINGTON STATE. 14 14 43 15 0 0 11183167 10072762 213997 170569 74027 57828 2300 16877 11473491 10318036 5173554 7467000 0 0 2151255 2251078 49500 37630 288286 1193249 1551943 8567558 11307651 2905933 -989615 20659727 21524738 8682042 9873551 11977685 11651187 X Building Changes believes everyone in Washington can be stably housed. We strengthen the leaders, organizations and systems that make it possible. 0 0 8464526 7467000 GRANTMAKING & EVALUATION - WE LEAD THE WASHINGTON YOUTH AND FAMILIES FUND (WYFF) WHICH IDENTIFIES, FUNDS, AND EVALUATES INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. CREATED IN 2004 BY THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE, WYFF FUNDS MODEL PROGRAMS AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS OF HOMELESSNESS BOTH AT A SYSTEM AND FAMILY LEVEL. IN 2015, WE GRANTED FUNDS TO 27 ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE. 1421892 CAPACITY BUILDING - WE GIVE WASHINGTON COMMUNITIES THE RIGHT TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS. WE HELP COMMUNITIES TO MAKE IMPORTANT SHIFTS NOW - CHANGES THAT HELP PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY - WHILE WE TACKLE FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE OVER THE LONGER TERM. WE TRAIN AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF FRONTLINE HOMELESSNESS PROVIDERS, FUNDERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SO THEY CAN USE LIMITED RESOURCES MORE EFFICIENTLY, LEARN FROM DATA AND PROMISING PRACTICES AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND ADOPT NEW WAYS TO DELIVER SERVICES THAT LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. 182254 Policy and Advocacy - Our policy efforts focus on regulatory and legislative changes that prevent, reduce and mitigate the impact of homelessness in Washington State. We work across systems with partners in child welfare, employment and education to identify key policy initiative, pursue fixes and influence long-term policy agendas that result in more efficient homeless and housing systems - and reduce the barriers that homeless youth and families face when they seek help. 170569 Other Program Services - Consulting and Technical Assistance 170569 10068672 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 1 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Armilito J Pangilinan 2068056100 1200 12th Avenue S No 120 Seattle WA 98144 Michael Brown President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Shelly Crocker Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Rogers Weed Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Lori Kaiser Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Arnaz Bharucha Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Davis Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cheryl DeBoise Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Herr Secretary 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jan Laskey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Laurie Lippold Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Saara Romu Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joann Ware Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sumeer Singla Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN WEST Fisher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Dingfield Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Aana Lauckhart Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Brown Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tripp Hunter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Howell Executive Director 40.00 X 15847 0 805 Armilito Pangilinan CFO 40.00 X 115962 0 14688 Alice Shobe Executive Director 40.00 X 137635 0 11552 Declan Wynne Director of Programs 40.00 X 120198 0 14322 389642 0 41367 3 0 0 0 The Bridgespan Group 2 Copley Place Suite 3700B Boston MA 02116 Strategic Business Plan Consultants 360000 Vizual Outcomes LLC PO Box 22343 Seattle WA 98122 Data Reporting Consultants 260063 Westat PO Box 1004 Rockville MD 20850 Data Evaluation Consultants 149791 3 2027605 8045157 1447 10072762 Consulting Fees 900099 170569 170569 170569 58941 58941 122176 123289 -1113 -1113 -1113 Reimbursements 900099 16877 16877 16877 10318036 170569 0 74705 7467000 7467000 296489 218919 54370 23200 1600252 1181577 293569 125106 39552 29205 7224 3123 140222 103540 25611 11071 174563 128898 31883 13782 7725 5374 2351 22011 6399 15612 23400 23400 37630 37630 964979 582618 372024 10337 99564 68741 18831 11992 83858 49071 30977 3810 159478 117239 30387 11852 75969 46024 29462 483 78087 53182 10100 14805 14610 9857 3293 1460 12824 9742 2324 758 Miscellaneous 38560 16093 6318 16149 Staff recruit, developm 21222 8934 10298 1990 Dues and licenses 20397 13600 6059 738 Grant Payable Discount -70741 -70741 11307651 10068672 950693 288286 464198 770371 10719872 13821639 6860886 4952959 100387 26621 215102 16113 0 198989 2514384 1754159 20659727 21524738 219889 272792 8462153 9600759 8682042 9873551 X 1749860 1740825 10227825 9910362 11977685 11651187 20659727 21524738 X -989615 -24459 21047 666529 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 9114220 7769535 8854977 11183167 10072762 46994661 9114220 7769535 8854977 11183167 10072762 46994661 28795435 18199226 174165 156489 84763 76539 58941 550897 -389 10587 73 2300 16877 29448 47575006 409737 0.38250 0.46920 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous Loss on Lyons LP Reimbursements RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 24809 24809 11282842 11307651 715383 178846 0 0 670492 612437 578378 715383 2576690 3865035 10213 9795 4990 24809 49807 167623 153109 144595 178846 644173 966260 Part II-A Line 1B: ASSIST IN ADVANCING BUILDING CHANGES' LEGISLATIVE AGENDA BY IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING KEY LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF AND RELEVANT EXECUTIVE AGENCY PERSONNEL; COORDINATING WITH OTHER COALITIONS ON SHARED INTERESTS. 81755 5450 76305 133347 10663 122684 198989 10316127 -24459 22550 -1909 10318036 0 10318036 10642625 1503 1503 10641122 666529 666529 11307651 Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Cancelled grants and other grant expense adjustments X X X X X 1 Sara Nelson 13622 Ash Way Everett WA 98204 grant writing 0 0 21250 -21250 Nanette Fok 1017 Minor Ave 1203 Seattle WA 98104 grant writing 0 0 9205 -9205 30455 -30455 1 Carrer Path Services 10 N Post St Ste 200 Spokane WA 99201 911032846 501(c) 3 460000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Catholic Community Services of Western WA 100 23rd Ave S Seattle WA 98144 911585652 501(c) 3 187500 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Cocoon House 2929 Pine St Everett WA 98201 911497667 501(c) 3 625650 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Emergency Support Shelter PO Box 877 Kelso WA 98626 911074716 501(c) 3 67302 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Housing Hope 5830 Evergreen Ave Everett WA 98203 943060709 501(c) 3 214500 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Interim Community Development Association 310 Maynard Ave S Seattle WA 98104 911071277 501(c) 3 100000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State International Rescue Committee 122 E 42nd St New York NY 10168 135660870 501(c) 3 133333 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Janus Youth Program 707 NE Couch Portland OR 97232 237345990 501(c) 3 242132 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Living Access Support Alliance PO Box 98619 Lakewood WA 98496 911470619 501(c) 3 10000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Making a Difference in the Community 945 Fawcett Ave Tacoma WA 98402 910780533 501(c) 3 10000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Mercy Housing NW 2805 3rd Ave Seattle WA 98121 911546525 501(c) 3 70749 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Multi-Service Center PO Box 23699 Federal Way WA 98093 237120815 501(c) 3 282900 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Muslim Housing Services 6727 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118 911987910 501(c) 3 133333 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Neighborhood House 905 Spruce St Suite 200 Seattle WA 98104 910568305 501(c) 3 253750 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State New Phoebe House Association PO Box 95245 Tacoma WA 98415 331023012 501(c) 3 10000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Pierce County Dept of Community Connections 1305 Tacoma Ave S Suite 104 Tacoma WA 98402 916001359 Government 1381791 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Public Health - Seattle & King County 401 5th Ave Suite 100 Seattle WA 98104 916001327 Government 400000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Serenity House 2203 W 18th St Port Angeles WA 98363 911180069 501(c) 3 5662 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Snohomish County Human Services Dept 3000 Rockefeller Ave Everett WA 98201 916001368 Government 1048678 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Somali Youth & Family Club 19550 International Blvd Seatac WA 98188 270337730 501(c) 3 183665 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Step by Step PO Box 488 Milton WA 98354 911871945 501(c) 3 10000 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Sunrise Services Community Living PO Box 2569 Everett WA 98213 911013396 501(c) 3 203342 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State The Rescue Mission PO Box 1912 Tacoma WA 98401 910565014 501(c) 3 184390 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State TRAC Associates 215 6th Ave N Suite 100 Seattle WA 98109 911247183 501(c) 3 153750 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Volunteers of America of Western WA PO Box 839 Everett WA 98206 910577129 501(c) 3 170130 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Workforce Snohomish County 808 134th St SW Suite 105 Everett WA 98204 912071882 501(c) 3 324595 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Yakima Neighborhhod Health Services 12 S 8th St Yakima WA 98901 910928817 501(c) 3 261292 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State Youth Care 2500 NE 54th St Seattle WA 98105 910917079 501(c) 3 10000 to provide services to homeless youth in King County YWCA of SeattleKingSnohomish 1118 5th Ave Seattle WA 98101 910482890 501(c) 3 300750 to provide services to homeless families and youth in Washington State 26 29 Part I, Line 2: On a regular basis, (at the minimum, annually) grants are monitored by Programs staff to ensure compliance to contracts signed. Part of this monitoring is the financial review to ensure that funds are expended in accordance to agreed upon activities and results. Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: BUILDING CHANGES IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE. BUILDING CHANGES BELIEVES EVERYONE IN WASHINGTON CAN BE STABLY HOUSED AND STRENGTHENS THE LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SYSTEMS THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE. BUILDING CHANGES' FOCUS IS ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AND ITS REACH IS STATEWIDE. BUILDING CHANGES' GOALS ARE TO MAKE YOUTH AND FAMILY HOMELESSNESS: (1) RARE: FEWER PARENTS, CHILDREN, OR YOUNG ADULTS EVER BECOME HOMELESS, (2) BRIEF: THE NUMBER OF DAYS ANYONE IS HOMELESS IS FEW, (3) NON-RECURRING: THOSE WHO ONCE WERE HOMELESS NEVER BECOME HOMELESS AGAIN. BUILDING CHANGES' VALUES ARE INTEGRITY, EQUITY, COLLABORATION, AND RESULTS. BUILDING CHANGES' APPROACH: BUILDING CHANGES STRENGTHENS THE HOMELESS CRISIS RESPONSE, SO ALL PEOPLE ARE TREATED FAIRLY AND ALL SERVICES ARE DELIVERED EFFECTIVELY. WE BELIEVE THAT BY IMPROVING THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THE HOMELESS, COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE MORE EFFICIENT USE OF THEIR RESOURCES - AND ULTIMATELY, TRANSFORM LIVES. WE HELP MAKE IMPORTANT SHIFTS NOW, CHANGES THAT HELP PEOPLE IMMEDIATELY, WHILE WE TACKLE FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE OVER THE LONGER TERM. BUILDING CHANGES IS A DRIVER FOR INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES THAT HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING; A PARTNER WITH NONPROFITS, PRIVATE SECTOR, PHILANTHROPY AND GOVERNMENT TO MAKE HOMELESSNESS RARE, BRIEF AND NON-RECURRING; A PROMOTER OF BEST PRACTICE THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING, GRANTMAKING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EVALUATION; AN ADVOCATE FOR POLICY AND FUNDING CHANGES TO GARNER THE BEST USE OF SCARCE RESOURCES; AN AGENT FOR BUILDING A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEM THAT SERVES PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR STRUGGLING TO REMAIN HOUSED; A FACILITATOR OF CROSS-SYSTEMS ALIGNMENT SO THAT CRISIS DOESN'T COLLAPSE INTO HOMELESSNESS; AND A LEARNING ORGANIZATION FOR IMPROVING PRACTICE AND EFFECTIVENESS IN OUR FIELD BUILDING CHANGES' VISION: EVERYONE HAS A HOME AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEALTHY, FULFILLING LIFE. Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission Continued: NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2015: ENGINEERING AN EFFECTIVE HOMELESS CRISIS RESPONSE FOR FAMILIES: IN 2015, BUILDING CHANGES CONTINUED TO IMPLEMENT, TEST AND EVALUATE PILOT PROJECTS TO IMPACT FAMILY HOMELESSNESS, DRAWING A CLEARER PICTURE OF THE STRATEGIES THAT WORK BEST. AS A RESULT, BUILDING CHANGES CAN IDENTIFY THE MAKINGS AND MARKINGS OF A PROMISING SYSTEM FOR RESPONDING TO FAMILY HOMELESSNESS. ELEMENTS OF THIS EMERGING SYSTEM INCLUDE: COORDINATED ENTRY: HOMELESS FAMILIES ACCESS THE RIGHT INTERVENTIONS, SIMPLY. (1) STREAMLINES ACCESS TO SERVICES OR HOUSING FOR FAMILIES. (2) BETTER MATCHES FAMILIES WITH JUST THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. (3) SOURCE OF DATA FOR A COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE WHICH SERVICES ARE MOST IN DEMAND. (4) BEFORE COORDINATED ENTRY, HOMELESS FAMILIES HAD TO MAKE A MEDIAN OF 45 TO 50 CALLS TO ACCESS HELP. NOW, FAMILIES MAKE ONE CALL. DIVERSION, RAPID RE-HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT: HOMELESS FAMILIES MOVE QUICKLY INTO THEIR OWN HOUSING, AND CAN SUPPORT THEMSELVES THERE. (1) DIVERSION OFFERS A COMBINATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING SEARCH SERVICES, MEDIATION AND CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. (2) RAPID RE-HOUSING CONNECTS PARENTS TO EMPLOYMENT AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL SUBSIDIES. EMPLOYMENT PROMOTES FAMILIES' LONGTERM STABILITY THROUGH CONNECTIONS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. (3) PILOTS SHOW THAT THESE APPROACHES WORK MORE QUICKLY, REDUCING THE TRAUMA THAT KIDS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE WHILE HOMELESS. KING COUNTY'S DIVERSION PILOT SERVED 450 FAMILIES WITHIN A MEDIAN TIME FRAME OF 40 DAYS, AND 62 PERCENT OF THE FAMILIES WERE STABLY HOUSED. (4) 65% OF FAMILIES ENROLLED IN KING COUNTY RAPID RE-HOUSING PILOT FOUND STABLE HOUSING IN AN AVERAGE OF THREE MONTHS. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: HOMELESS FAMILIES WHO STRUGGLE THE MOST, RECEIVE THE INTENSIVE SERVICES THEY NEED WITHIN A STABLE HOME. (1) PRIORITIZES CHRONICALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES AND FAMILIES THAT FACE MULTIPLE BARRIERS TO OBTAINING STABLE HOUSING, SUCH AS DISABILITY, MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR ONGOING HEALTH PROBLEMS. (2) OFFERS LONG-TERM SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO SERVICES IN A SAFE, STABLE SETTING. (3) A STUDY OF PROGRAMS IN COUNTIES ACROSS THE STATE REVEALS THAT FAMILIES WHO STAYED IN SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCED GAINS IN EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME, AS WELL AS DECREASED DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE. YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS: IN 2015, BUILDING CHANGES BEGAN WORKING ON BEHALF OF YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. AS A NEW ENTRANT IN THE AREA OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, BUILDING CHANGES' FIRST STEP WAS LISTENING TO EXPERTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE THEMSELVES TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY. AS A RESULT, BUILDING CHANGES AWARDED $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS STATEWIDE TO ENGAGE THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SYSTEMS, SO THEY CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP THESE YOUNG PEOPLE SECURE JOBS, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. ADDRESSING RACIAL DISPARITIES AND DISPROPORTIONALITY: BUILDING CHANGES KNOWS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES OF COLOR ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS THAN THEIR PEERS, AND BEGAN WORK TO ADDRESS THESE DISPARITIES IN 2015. (1) WITH INCREASED OUTREACH AND FOCUS, BUILDING CHANGES ATTRACTED MORE GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE YOUTH OF COLOR AND YOUTH WHO IDENTIFY AS LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, GAY, TRANSGENDER, AND QUESTIONING ("LGBTQ"). (2) BUILDING CHANGES TRAINED PUBLIC FUNDERS TO MAKE THEIR GRANTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO GROUPS THAT PRIMARILY SERVE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. (3) BUILDING CHANGES IS LEADING A WORKGROUP OF NONPROFITS TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE GAPS IN SERVICES THAT CAN EASILY LEAD TO HOMELESSNESS FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE FAMILIES. (4) IN KING COUNTY, BUILDING CHANGES LED THE EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT RACIAL EQUITY IS EMBEDDED IN THE COUNTY'S REFRESHED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO END YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT HOMELESSNESS. PUTTING MEASUREMENT AND LEARNING FRONT AND CENTER: THE ADAGE THAT KNOWLEDGE IS POWER CERTAINLY APPLIES TO IMPROVING THE HOMELESS CRISIS RESPONSE. WITH PRECISE, DETAILED, AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION IN BUILDING CHANGES' HANDS, IT CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR MAKING HOMELESSNESS RARE, BRIEF, AND NON-RECURRING. IN 2015, BUILDING CHANGES LED LEARNING CIRCLES AND LEARNING COLLABORATIVES WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT TO EXAMINE TOGETHER WHAT'S WORKING AND WHAT'S NOT, AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO PROGRAMS TO SERVE PEOPLE MORE EFFECTIVELY. THE YEAR 2015 MARKED AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE IN BUILDING CHANGES' WORK: FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT HAD ACCESS TO ROBUST DATA ABOUT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND THE HELP THEY RECEIVED IN KING, SNOHOMISH, AND PIERCE COUNTIES. SOPHISTICATED NEW DATA DASHBOARDS HELP BUILDING CHANGES AND COUNTY LEADERS HARVEST AND SHARE REAL-TIME DATA THAT IS USEFUL AND ACTIONABLE. THESE DASHBOARDS ARE THE RESULT OF SEVERAL YEARS OF DEDICATED WORK BY DATA EXPERTS AND LEADERS IN LOCAL COUNTIES, TOGETHER WITH BUILDING CHANGES AND THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. DATA ANALYSIS HELPS BUILDING CHANGES BETTER SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES BY HIGHLIGHTING: (1) WHAT SERVICES FAMILIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE NEED, AND WHEN THEY NEED THEM. (2) STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES THAT WORK BEST, AND WORK FOR EVERYONE. (3) WHERE TO INVEST SCARCE RESOURCES TO HELP THE MOST PEOPLE. (4) OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN POLICY, PRACTICE, AND FUNDING. WASHINGTON YOUTH & FAMILIES FUND: BUILDING CHANGES GRANTED OVER $6 MILLION TO 16 ORGANIZATIONS IN SIX WASHINGTON STATE COUNTIES, INCLUDING THE FIRST-EVER GRANTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORTED STRATEGIES INCLUDING RAPID RE-HOUSING, DIVERSION AND PREVENTION FOR FAMILIES, COORDINATED ENTRY REFINEMENT, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARENTS. YOUNG PARENTS, FAMILIES IN RURAL AREAS, YOUTH OF COLOR, LGBTQ YOUTH, IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND PARENTS STRUGGLING WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WERE AMONG THOSE TARGETED FOR SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE. GRANTS ARE MADE THROUGH WASHINGTON YOUTH & FAMILIES FUND ("WYFF"), CREATED IN 2004 BY THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE AND LED BY BUILDING CHANGES. WYFF FUNDS MODEL PROGRAMS AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AT BOTH THE SYSTEMS AND FAMILY/YOUTH LEVELS. SINCE 2004, WASHINGTON STATE HAS ALLOCATED $20 MILLION TO WYFF, WHICH HAS LEVERAGED MORE THAN $38 MILLION FROM 25 PRIVATE FUNDING PARTNERS. WYFF CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 96 ORGANIZATIONS IN 21 COUNTIES THROUGH GRANTMAKING, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND EVALUATION. BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY: SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS IN 2015 INCLUDED: (1) COMPLETING A NEW STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN FOR 2016-2019 THAT RECOMMITS TO BUILDING CHANGES WORK IN FAMILY AND YOUNG HOMELESSNESS, AND FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING THE HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM SO ALL PEOPLE ARE TREATED FAIRLY AND ALL SERVICES ARE DELIVERED EFFECTIVELY, EXTENDING THE REACH TO HELP PEOPLE AVOID AND OVERCOME CRISIS EARLY, PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS IN THE FIRST PLACE, and Deepening the collaboration with allies (in housing, health, employment, and education) to help them effectively serve people experiencing homelessness. (2) Selecting and welcoming Helen Howell as Building Changes' third Executive Director, following a thoughtful and efficient search process and smooth transition. (3) An addition of $100,000 to operating reserves, building toward the longstanding goal of having three months of expenses in reserve. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Committee Chair and Immediate Past President. The Executive Committee makes decision on behalf of the Board when there are urgent issues that need to be resolved or acted upon. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Annual Form 990 is presented to the Finance Committee, then to the Board for approval prior to submission to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All Board members and key staff are required to review and sign conflict of interest policy annually. Through this process, Board members and key staff are reminded of the requirement to disclose all material facts of every actual or potential conflict of interest to the Executive Director or Board Chair. Building Changes Management and the Board Executive Committee have the responsibility to identify related party transactions and real or potential conflicts of interests. All identified related party transactions and real or potential conflicts of interest are presented and discussed by the appropriate committee or full Board and are recorded in the minutes of that meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 CEO salary is determined by the Board. All Building Changes compensation are based on published salary surveys from Washington Employers and Council on Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 These documents are not publicly available. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Cancelled grants and other grant expense adjustments 666,529.