Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County
To advocate for and support all people of color facing racism in Jefferson County.
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County at a glance
In short: Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,800
- +149.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,800
- +398.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,800
- Total assets
- $178,477
- +6.1% 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 Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Olympic Peninsula YMCA ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $30K (2023) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Peninsula YMCA Sequim, WA | Support for BIPOC Family Excursion Program | $74,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $178,477 | $400,770 | $416,054 | $74,800 | 1 |
| 2023 | $168,261 | $251,734 | $141,176 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $57,621 | $67,561 | $28,412 | — | — |
About Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County
Based on IRS filings
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Port Townsend, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $178K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley R Hunt
Program Director
Grant Manager → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$4 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Cameron Jones
Program Director
Secretaryboard Member → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oceana Sawyer
Program Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Annie Lovato (2022) — Treasurerboard Member
- Former: Medhani Vaughn (2022) — Presidentprogram Lead
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Medhani Vaughn (PresidentProgram Lead). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County
How much does Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County give each year?
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County gave $75K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County?
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $401K.
What is Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County?
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Port Townsend, WA. It holds $178K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County operate?
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County has awarded grants in North Carolina, Washington.
What is Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County's EIN?
Black Lives Matter of Jefferson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1545102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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