Communities in Schools of Seattle
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Communities in Schools of Seattle at a glance
In short: Communities in Schools of Seattle gave $515K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $515K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $515,204
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $515,204
- Median grant
- $515,204
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Communities in Schools of Seattle
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Communities in Schools of Seattle
Who Communities in Schools of Seattle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Communities in Schools of Greater King County ($515K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $515K (2023, 13 months). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $515K.
*2023: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Greater King County Renton, WA | Seattle Schools | $515,204 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $500,097 | $973,312 | $515,204 | 1 | $31 |
| 2022 | $489,867 | $634,120 | $593,558 | — | — | $79 |
| 2021 | $445,630 | $756,552 | $600,901 | $44,990 | 1 | $34 |
| 2020 | $483,217 | $942,138 | $935,158 | — | — | $18 |
*2023: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Communities in Schools of Seattle
Based on IRS filings
Communities in Schools of Seattle is a public charity focused on Education, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $515K. Net investment income was $31.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Communities in Schools of Seattle is led by Sam McVeety, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sam McVeety
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bini Teklehaimanot
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Aw
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Corcoran
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Absa Samba
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cis Of Renton-Tukwila
Contract Executive
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Elizabeth Hodges (2020–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Rich Meagley (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Ben Hoefer Left (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Justin Cox Left (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kern Luhman Left (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Hoefer (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kern Luhman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Weir Left (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Colin Parker Left (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Swearingen Left (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Cox (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Karin Miller Left (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ketty Hsieh Left (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Tami Deeb Left (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Tammara Gibbons Left (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Weir (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chelsea Jackson Left (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Colin Parker (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gary Swearingen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jace Ecaj Left (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Benson Left (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karin Miller (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Ketty Hsieh (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Sara Page Left (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tami Deeb (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Tammara Gibbons (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Schools of Seattle
How much does Communities in Schools of Seattle give each year?
Communities in Schools of Seattle gave $515K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. The 2023 filing year covers 13 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Communities in Schools of Seattle?
Communities in Schools of Seattle is a public charity focused on Education, based in Renton, WA.
Where does Communities in Schools of Seattle operate?
Communities in Schools of Seattle has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Communities in Schools of Seattle's EIN?
Communities in Schools of Seattle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1910330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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