Associated Recreation Council
Inspire engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs. Vision: bringing together all people to build a healthy community.
Associated Recreation Council at a glance
In short: Associated Recreation Council gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $590K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,179,527
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $589,764
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $589,764
- Total assets
- $14,631,508
- +1.1% 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 Associated Recreation Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Seattle ($970K). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle Seattle, WA | Funding construction of boathouse at the green lake small craft center. | $970,000 |
| Seattle Parks and Recreation Seattle, WA | Scholarships payments for over 500 youths to particpate in recreation & childcare activities | $209,527 |
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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 | $14,631,508 | $17,738,450 | $18,298,854 | $1,179,527 | 2 | $538,581 |
| 2023 | $14,478,133 | $16,439,681 | $16,631,957 | $1,573,058 | 3 | $126,845 |
| 2022 | $12,707,575 | $13,518,151 | $12,021,401 | — | — | $164,888 |
| 2021 | $11,269,949 | $12,986,573 | $8,861,446 | — | — | $147,459 |
| 2020 | $8,053,787 | $8,137,449 | $10,659,505 | — | — | $187,182 |
| 2019 | $8,787,083 | $18,663,569 | $17,696,743 | — | — | $308,013 |
About Associated Recreation Council
Based on IRS filings
Associated Recreation Council is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $539K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associated Recreation Council is led by Jackie Jaingahyllseth, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 7 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jackie Jaingahyllseth
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$148K (2023) → $242K (2024)
Caitlin Pontrella
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Doughty
Development Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Sherrie Belt
Director of Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $135K (2024)
Susan Lee
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $142K (2024)
John Bray
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $201K (2024)
Ashley Miller
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Richard Dashner
Senior Human Resource Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Kyle Serikawa
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Cuadra
Member
Board Member → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Tangen
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgin Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bishop
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fawzi Belal
Vice Presdient
Board Member → Vice Presdient, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luz Iniguez
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Vaughn
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Ligtenberg
Member
Board Member → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Faulkner
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Moore
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Miknyoczki
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Palefau
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Justin Umagat (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Judith Tangen (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Katherine Ichinoe (2023) — Marketing Director
- Former: Vengalil Payel (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Caitlin Doughty (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leon Preston (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sonya Claxston (2019–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Payel Vengalil (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jackie Jainga Hyllseth (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Frana Milan (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jackie Mitti (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bernardo Ruiz (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Wilken (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Cook (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Van Nuys (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Granby (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Hartung (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Kyle Vixie (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Terry Holme (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vinita Gupta (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: William Keller (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Nathan Mumm (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vic Roberson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Towne (2019) — Board Member
- Former: David Valencia (2019) — Board Member
- Former: James Roberson (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Kenturah Hallmosley (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Anderson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Mauze (2019) — Accounting Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $242K, to Jackie Jaingahyllseth (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Associated Recreation Council
How much does Associated Recreation Council give each year?
Associated Recreation Council gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.
How large is Associated Recreation Council?
Associated Recreation Council reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.7M.
Where does Associated Recreation Council operate?
Associated Recreation Council has awarded grants in Maryland, Washington.
What is Associated Recreation Council's EIN?
Associated Recreation Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0170717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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