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Impact & accountability

Community work.
Transparent stewardship.

Learn about FWBC’s reported service reach, nonprofit status, financial information, and opportunities to invest in the work.

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Documents you can review now.

Download FWBC’s signed 2025 annual information return.

Our Nonprofit Status

Federal Way Black Collective (FWBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through education, economic opportunity, advocacy, and access to essential resources.

As a community-centered nonprofit, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.

Tax-Deductible Contributions

Contributions to Federal Way Black Collective are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Public Disclosure & Documentation

Our IRS determination letter, applicable Form 990 filings, and other required public disclosure documents are available upon request in accordance with IRS regulations.

To request documentation, please contact Federal Way Black Collective through our website.

Verify Our Nonprofit Status

You can independently verify our federal tax-exempt status through the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.

Need a current board roster, governing documents, or program budget? Contact our team.

Reported service reach

Connecting people with support.

529

Small business clients served

Reported across 2021–2025.

267

Wrap-around support clients served

Reported across 2022–2025.

22

Child care provider clients served

Family Child Care Provider Empowerment Network, 2023.

Source: FWBC’s published program reporting. These figures cover different reporting periods and programs; they should not be added together or interpreted as a count of unique people across all services.

What the work supports.

Family stability

Resource navigation, personalized case management, and connections to basic needs and community support.

Business resilience

Technical assistance, education, peer connections, and preparation for funding opportunities.

Community capacity

Provider support, community conversations, and partnerships informed by residents’ priorities.

Service counts describe reach. For a deeper review of a specific program, contact our team about available reports, outcomes, and reporting methods.

For donors & funding partners

Organization at a glance.

Legal name FW Black Collective
Federal tax status 501(c)(3) public charity
EIN 85-0649812
Exemption effective date May 7, 2020
Fiscal year end December 31
Community roots Founded by community leaders in 2018; nonprofit recognition in 2020
Service area South King County and Pierce County, Washington
Executive Director Taniesha Lyons-Casillas
Mailing address 1600-B Dash Point Rd #2059, Federal Way, WA 98023
Contact Info@FWBlackCollective.com

Tax status and exemption date are documented in FWBC’s IRS determination letter dated June 8, 2020.

Financial transparency

2025 financial snapshot.

The figures below come from FWBC’s signed 2025 Form 990. They describe the year ended December 31, 2025.

Measure 2025 Form 990
Total revenue $380,014
Total expenses $384,806
Revenue less expenses ($4,792)
Year-end total assets $120,013
Year-end total liabilities $932
Year-end net assets $119,081

Source: signed 2025 Form 990, Part I, signed August 21, 2026. Historical financial results do not describe current cash balances or current liabilities. Form 990 is a tax information return, not an independent audit.

Information for your funding review.

Contact our team to request the IRS determination letter, annual Form 990, current board roster, governing documents, financial statements, program budgets, or reporting relevant to your funding opportunity.

We will coordinate the appropriate materials for your review, including any current reporting period or program-specific requirements.

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Three guests stand together in front of colorful draping at FWBC’s Champagne Brunch.
Celebrating community and connection at FWBC’s 2024 Champagne Brunch.

People at the center

Partnership starts with connection.

Behind the reports are people, relationships, and a shared commitment to stronger communities. Your support helps sustain the work that connects them.

Invest in sustained impact

Fund the work and the capacity behind it.

We welcome support for direct services, small business assistance, early education provider support, community engagement, and the staffing and systems that make consistent delivery possible.