Chief Seattle Club
We provide sacred space to nurture, strengthen and affirm the spirit of urban native American people.
Chief Seattle Club at a glance
In short: Chief Seattle Club gave $331K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $165K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $330,734
- +1002.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $165,367
- +1002.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $165,367
- Total assets
- $103,251,836
- +44.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Chief Seattle Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seattle Indian Services Commision ($323K). Together the top 2 received $331K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $331K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $331K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Indian Services Commision Seattle, WA | Transfer of gates award to plan for community center | $323,234 |
| Urban League of Metro Seattle Seattle, WA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $103,251,836 | $25,280,133 | $22,377,309 | $330,734 | 2 | $483,944 |
| 2024 | $71,268,702 | $21,784,359 | $19,393,924 | $30,000 | 2 | $400,214 |
| 2023 | $66,177,726 | $19,294,517 | $17,158,257 | $25,272 | Total only | $219,269 |
| 2022 | $66,131,579 | $16,478,315 | $13,140,113 | $10,037 | Total only | $35,392 |
| 2021 | $37,888,241 | $27,843,318 | $19,732,358 | $30,550 | 1 | $32,406 |
| 2020 | $21,178,516 | $12,283,939 | $7,370,803 | — | — | $3,577 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chief Seattle Club
Based on IRS filings
Chief Seattle Club is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $103.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $331K. Net investment income was $484K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chief Seattle Club is led by Derrick Belgarde, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Derrick Belgarde
Executive Director
Deputy Director → Executive Di, 2021
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $248K (2025)
Annie Kirk
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin West
Real Estate Director
Real Estate → Real Estate Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $132K (2025)
David Hornbeck
It Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
James Lovell
Chief Development Officer
Director of Development → Chief Cmty D, 2023
Chief Cmty D → Chief Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $162K (2025)
Marc Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
Director Finance → CFO, 2023
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $177K (2025)
Danson Coin
Accounting Manager
Controller → Accounting Manager, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $125K (2025)
Lynnette Jordan
Chief Programs Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $156K (2025)
Nawiishtunmi Nightgun
Chief Traditional Officer
Traditional Wellness Officer → Chief Traditional Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$144K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Pam Vaughn
Chief Administrator Officer
Chief Administration Officer → Chief Administrator Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $133K (2025)
Denise Busch
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Gordon
Board Secretary
Treasurer E → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Koji Keolaana'ole Ushio Clark
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Nelson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Sheldon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Trainer
Board Member
Director → Board Member - Ret., 2024
Board Member - Ret. → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Temryss Lane
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tod Leiweke
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Sherman
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aren Sparck
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bree Kame'enui
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Leiweke
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Lindsay Goes Behind (2022–2024) — Chief Programs Officer
- Former: Aren Speck (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bree Kame'enui-Ramirez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pamela Vaughn (2022–2023) — Chief Administrator
- Former: Shyla Spicer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Whitehead (2023) — Shelter Svcs
- Former: Nawiishtumni Nightgun (2023) — Chief Trad'l
- Former: Yolonda Sepncer (2023) — Cmty Svcs Di
- Former: Virgil Wade (2021–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Mesha Florentino (2022) — Property Development
- Former: Colleen Echohawk (2020–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Hannah Franklin (2020) — Controller
- Former: Tiara Turner (2020) — Director En
- Former: Tricia Trainer (2020) — Director En
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $248K, to Derrick Belgarde (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chief Seattle Club
How much does Chief Seattle Club give each year?
Chief Seattle Club gave $331K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Chief Seattle Club?
Chief Seattle Club reported $103.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.3M.
What is Chief Seattle Club?
Chief Seattle Club is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $103.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chief Seattle Club operate?
Chief Seattle Club has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Chief Seattle Club's EIN?
Chief Seattle Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0852503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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