AFT Washington
The Federation is affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and assists and represents local unions of teachers in the state of Washington in labor relations issues, organizes new units of teachers and other education professionals, initiates and supports state legislation beneficial to education, and is active in informing the community.
AFT Washington at a glance
In short: AFT Washington gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $617,890
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who AFT Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Just Strategy ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How AFT Washington gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $112K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Strategy Seattle, WA | Community Coalition project | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $617,890 | $2,549,138 | $2,617,889 | $25,000 | 1 | $11,207 |
| 2023 | $686,293 | $2,203,676 | $2,276,662 | $25,000 | 1 | $8,699 |
| 2022 | $754,521 | $1,761,732 | $1,958,653 | $6,000 | 1 | $2,371 |
| 2021 | $950,908 | $1,914,443 | $1,885,958 | $111,722 | 2 | $996 |
| 2020 | $920,672 | $1,879,472 | $1,837,979 | $66,000 | 2 | $3,545 |
About AFT Washington
Based on IRS filings
AFT Washington is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $618K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AFT Washington is led by Karen Strickland, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Strickland
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Renee Potter
Ret Chapt President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Hollstrom
Vice President School Prsnl
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Raymond Carrillo
Union Organizer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Tomas Ramos Marcias
Vice President Human Rights
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$600 (2024)
Jacqueline Cain
Vice President Cnt Fac
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$81K (2024)
Travis Margoni
Vice President Cope
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeaney Hoene
Vice President Legis Affair
Vice President Com Tech Col → Vice President Legis Affair, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Saucedo
Past Vice President Large
Vice President at Large → Past Vice President Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Zwolenski
Vice President Com Tech Col
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Drinkwine
Vice President at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Robyn
Vice President Para Prof Cl
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Gorecki
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Benedetti
Past Vice President Tech Co
Vice President Com Tech Col → Past Vice President Tech Co, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Haddock
Vice President Legl Defense
Vice President Legal Defens → Vice President Legl Defense, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Horn
Vice President at Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Tracy Lai (2020–2023) — Past Vice President Hmn Rgt
- Former: David Ortiz (2021–2023) — Past Vice President Large
- Former: Jacqui Cain (2021–2023) — Vice President Conting Fac
- Former: Kenneth Pimpleton (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Moore (2020–2022) — Vice President at Large
- Former: Tran Phung (2020–2022) — Vice President Legal Defens
- Former: Gillian Reese (2021–2022) — Vice President Para Prof Cl
- Former: Peter Pihos (2021–2022) — Vice President Year Colle
- Former: Susan Wilson (2021–2022) — Vice President Legis Affair
- Former: Alma Terrell (2020–2021) — Vice President at Large
- Former: Jaeney Hoene (2020–2021) — Vice President Com Tech Col
- Former: Eric Hamako (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jayne Strom-Strebe (2020) — Vice President at Large
- Former: Jim Howe (2020) — Vice President Legis Affair
- Former: Kathy Unruh (2020) — Vice President Para Prof Cl
- Former: Michael Boggess (2020) — Vice President Conting Fac
- Former: Michael Lambert (2020) — Vice President Year Colle
- Former: Thomas McCarthy (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $119K, to Karen Strickland (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AFT Washington
How much does AFT Washington give each year?
AFT Washington gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is AFT Washington?
AFT Washington reported $618K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is AFT Washington?
AFT Washington is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Renton, WA. It holds $618K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does AFT Washington operate?
AFT Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What is AFT Washington's EIN?
AFT Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0728570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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