EIN 20-4018630

Not An Alternative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Not An Alternative specializes in cultural organizing, narrative-changing, and creative advocacy strategies to address critical environmental and social challenges and build a more inclusive and just society. Their Natural History Museum exhibitions and programs leverage the power of history, museums, monuments, and movements to change narratives, build alliances, educate the public, and drive civic engagement in support of community-led movements.
Total revenues
$474,016
2023
Total expenses
$527,514
2023
Total assets
$758,001
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Not An Alternative

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS and PROGRAM: The Natural History Museum leverages the power of history, museums, monuments, and movements to change narratives, build alliances, educate the public and drive civic engagement in support of community-led movements for climate and environmental justice. The Natural History Museum collaborates with frontline communities, artists, scientists, and scholars to to develop award-winning exhibitions, films, cultural organizing initiatives, public scholarship, and campaigns with the goal of educating the public, measurably influencing public opinion, and inspiring collective action to protect natural and cultural heritage.

Grants made by Not An Alternative

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Se Si LeRed Road$158,723

Who funds Not An Alternative

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$100,000
Helen Frankenthaler FoundationFci 2023 Technical Assistance$40,000
ArtsFundGeneral Support$22,500
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Not An Alternative

NameTitleCompensation
Mary EconomopoulosExecutive Director$75,000
Karina YagerDirector of Education
Cassandra BegayDirector of Community Engagement
Julian Brave NoiseCatNarrative Change Director

Financials for Not An Alternative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$473,899
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$117
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$474,016

Form 990s for Not An Alternative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-08-07990View PDF
2021-122022-09-28990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $22,500 from ArtsFund
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
October 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9719 SW 180th St
Vashon, WA 98070
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
notanalternative.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
20-4018630
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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