Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Our mission is to strengthen western washington university by building strong and caring relationships that make a difference among our students, alumni, friends and the greater university community. Key programs are used to accomplish this mission, these include providing scholarships for students, events for students to celebrate graduating seniors, events for broad base alumni and geographic events. We support western alumni and staff by providing ongoing communications about western, platforms for social and career networking among alumni and offering exclusive alumni benefits through association membership.
Alumni Association of Western Washington University at a glance
In short: Alumni Association of Western Washington University gave $4.6M across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,648,673
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $2,324,337
- Median grant
- $2,324,337
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Endowed Scholarships
Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Amount
Minimum $25,000 to establish; provides $1,000 annual award and grows over time
Deadline
Deadline not published
WWU Alumni Association Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Alumni Association of Western Washington University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni ($4.6M). Together the top 2 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $4.6M (2023, 17 months). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $4.6M.
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Western Washington University and Alumni Bellingham, WA | MERGER | $4,628,539 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Support for University Departments | $20,134 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $105,588 | $5,006,153 | $4,648,673 | 2 | $703 |
| 2022 | $4,344,762 | $158,835 | $314,925 | $25,883 | 1 | $534 |
| 2021 | $5,154,525 | $301,731 | $361,834 | $13,501 | 1 | $187 |
| 2020 | $4,145,104 | $277,053 | $421,080 | $15,443 | 1 | $18,888 |
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Alumni Association of Western Washington University
Based on IRS filings
Alumni Association of Western Washington University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.6M. Net investment income was $703.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alumni Association of Western Washington University is led by Kim O'Neill, Secretary & Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 13 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kim O'Neill
Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $0 (2023)
Scot Studebaker
Board President
President-Elect & Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brovak
Senior Director & COO
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Brett Jordan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Flaherty
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Mull
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mason Luvera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Corujo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Spears
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Coe
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamraj Ghumman
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Velasquez-Farmer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nabeel Chowdhury
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Bill Aslett (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bryan Page (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Dewees (2020–2022) — Secretary & Executive Director
- Former: Henry Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kane Hall (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Marcus (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Macdonald (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mark Brewer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Marke Greene (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pj Ohashi (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Russ Mikow (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Kemp (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Stephanie Twining (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lashawn Morgan (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Janis Velasquez Farmer (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Witherspoon (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Graves (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Mikow (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Francis Johnston (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristine Worland (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Strand (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $102K, to Deborah Dewees (Secretary and Ed (Thru 11/21)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alumni Association of Western Washington University
How much does Alumni Association of Western Washington University give each year?
Alumni Association of Western Washington University gave $4.6M across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 17 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
What is Alumni Association of Western Washington University?
Alumni Association of Western Washington University is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA.
Where does Alumni Association of Western Washington University operate?
Alumni Association of Western Washington University has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Alumni Association of Western Washington University's EIN?
Alumni Association of Western Washington University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1064852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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