Communities in School of Federal Way
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities in School of Federal Way at a glance
In short: Communities in School of Federal Way gave $431K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $431K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,312
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $431,312
- Median grant
- $431,312
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Communities in School of Federal Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Communities in Schools of South King County ($431K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of South King County Kent, WA | Distribute Remaining Assets as Part of a Merger | $431,312 |
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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 | — | $30,814 | $476,073 | $431,312 | 1 | $139 |
| 2024 | $445,259 | $866,354 | $904,124 | — | — | $792 |
| 2023 | $483,029 | $971,644 | $1,122,462 | — | — | $749 |
| 2022 | $670,727 | $1,195,069 | $1,193,963 | — | — | $288 |
| 2021 | $680,478 | $1,549,594 | $1,272,155 | — | — | $348 |
| 2020 | $696,347 | $1,222,312 | $1,124,322 | — | — | $599 |
About Communities in School of Federal Way
Based on IRS filings
Communities in School of Federal Way is a public charity focused on Education, based in Federal Way, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $431K. Net investment income was $139.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Communities in School of Federal Way is led by Amanda Santo, Board Chair & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Santo
Board Chair & President
Director → Board Chair & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David De La Fuente
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bigham
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Linsay
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darius Alexander
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marquessa Searles
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Boonstra
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wroblewski
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bob Wroblewski (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberly Phillips (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Stock (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Renae Seam (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kassie Swenson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Allison Wherry (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tiffany Lafontaine (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Danielle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brett Hulse (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Darcy Webb (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jaime Waller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Cox (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tracy Oster (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Rojas Youngblood (2021) — Executive Director From
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.
Frequently asked questions about Communities in School of Federal Way
How much does Communities in School of Federal Way give each year?
Communities in School of Federal Way gave $431K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Communities in School of Federal Way?
Communities in School of Federal Way is a public charity focused on Education, based in Federal Way, WA.
Where does Communities in School of Federal Way operate?
Communities in School of Federal Way has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Communities in School of Federal Way's EIN?
Communities in School of Federal Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3181464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
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