American Association of University Women Seattle
To advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
American Association of University Women Seattle at a glance
In short: American Association of University Women Seattle gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,999
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,400
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,524,639
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of University Women Seattle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aauwwa SPF ($13K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aauwwa SPF Bellevue, WA | Tech Trek Camper Sponsorship | $13,071 |
| Univ of Wash Gift Services FND Seattle, WA | Support Graduate Studies | $10,000 |
| AAUW Washington, DC | Contribution to Greatest Needs Fund | $5,000 |
| Uw Alene Moris Womens Center Seattle, WA | Sponsorship | $2,428 |
| Seattle Area Chapter Awis Seattle, WA | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524,639 | $222,801 | $102,375 | $31,999 | 5 | $221,508 |
| 2024 | $2,375,220 | $123,357 | $108,943 | $28,939 | 4 | $120,651 |
| 2023 | $2,227,282 | $133,053 | $100,892 | $8,998 | 3 | $130,427 |
| 2022 | $2,155,347 | $115,020 | $75,862 | $6,950 | Total only | $113,697 |
| 2021 | $2,426,649 | $34,226 | $52,549 | $4,000 | Total only | $32,871 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Association of University Women Seattle
Based on IRS filings
American Association of University Women Seattle is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $222K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of University Women Seattle is led by Gay Armsden, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gay Armsden
President
College Scholarship Chair → Co-Presidentcollege Scholars, 2022
Co-Presidentcollege Scholars → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Sando
Vice President Membership
Vice President Finance → Vice President Membership, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Anderson
Member-At-Large
Newsletter Editor → Member-At-Large, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Goodchild
Tech Trek Co-Chair
Co-President → Tech Trek Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Waring
Member-At-Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Arnold
Vice President Finance
Stem Scholar Recognition Chai → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Vice President Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tonna Kutner
Marketing & Communications
Tech Trek Chair → Co-Vp Programs, 2022
Co-Vp Programs → Marketing & Communications, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariann North
Collegeuniv Liason
Co-Vp Programs → Collegeuniv Liason, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Bradburn
Vice President Programs
Secretary → Vice President Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reitha Weeks
Tech Trek Co-Chair
Tech Trek Chair → Tech Trek Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ebersole
Stem Scholar Recognition Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Feucht
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Robin Hendricks (2021–2024) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Dani Dinlocker-Santiago (2023–2024) — Stem Scholar Recognition Co-Chair
- Former: Melisa Lasell (2024) — Public Policy Chair
- Former: Cynthia Sheridan (2021–2023) — Member-At-Large
- Former: Katherine Cleland (2021–2023) — Public Policy Chair
- Former: Hannah Howell (2022) — Co-Public Policy Chair
- Former: Lynn Dissinger (2021) — Co-President
- Former: Rachael Foe (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of University Women Seattle
How much does American Association of University Women Seattle give each year?
American Association of University Women Seattle gave $32K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29K across 4 grants.
What is American Association of University Women Seattle's typical grant size?
American Association of University Women Seattle's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Association of University Women Seattle give grants?
American Association of University Women Seattle gives mostly in Washington: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does American Association of University Women Seattle give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Association of University Women Seattle's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Association of University Women Seattle's largest grantees?
American Association of University Women Seattle's largest 2025 grantees include Aauwwa SPF ($13,071), Univ of Wash Gift Services FND ($10,000) and AAUW ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Association of University Women Seattle?
American Association of University Women Seattle reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is American Association of University Women Seattle's EIN?
American Association of University Women Seattle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0675303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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