Community Foundation of Snohomish County
The Community Foundation of Snohomish County is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public charity incorporated under Washington State law. Based in Everett, Washington, it serves as a community foundation dedicated to improving lives across Snohomish County. The organization manages 155 charitable funds and operates as a funder, partner, and catalyst for change within the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.7M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
+11.5% YoY
Grant Count
134
+26.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen community and thoughtfully change lives in greater Everett and Snohomish County by building permanent charitable funds, connecting donors to charitable causes, making effective grants, and providing leadership to address community issues.
The Foundation is committed to advancing equity by dismantling systemic racism and oppressive practices within both its organization and the broader community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Health and wellness
- Education
- Human services
- Environment
- Community development
Grantmaking
The Foundation uses an online grant management system. Applicants must first set up an agency profile in the system to access all open grant processes. Grant opportunities are posted annually, typically at the end of March.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves Snohomish County and greater Everett, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $55.7 million
- Total revenues: $9.4 million
- Total expenses: $13.2 million
- Total liabilities: $3.9 million
Asset growth: In 1999, assets totaled $275,000; by 2025, they exceeded $62 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,744,264 | $56,922,353 | $55,431,105 |
| Revenue | $9,373,705 | $10,222,977 | $14,794,104 |
| Expenses | $13,216,297 | $12,521,947 | $6,410,851 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,931,948 | $2,408,497 | $737,484 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Snohomish County
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karri Matau | President & CEO | 40 | $171,039 |
| Angelique Leone | Vice President | 40 | $147,599 |
| John Sese | Finance Dir. | 40 | $121,366 |
| Adrian Mobley | Director of HR | 40 | $116,876 |
| Musu Sawo | Dir. of Grants | 40 | $105,241 |
| Alvaro Guillen | Casino Rd E.D. | 40 | $102,807 |
| Nashika Stanbro | Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Dr Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell | Chair - Elect | 1.5 | — |
| Kristin Garcia | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Joel Edwards | Treasurer Elect | 1.5 | — |
| Maria Begrens | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Christian Olson | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Cynthia Andrews | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Dr Felisa Bryant | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Ramiro Higuera | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Scott Callahan Jr | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Sarah Duncan | Director | 1.5 | — |
Recent Initiatives
Recent developments and announcements
**Leadership Development:**
The Foundation created a succession planning cohort for nonprofit leaders to address the impending shift in nonprofit leadership.
WCF Awards Over $75,000 to 14 Nonprofits from the Whidbey Food Resilience**Impact Investing:**
The Foundation developed a new Investment Committee with significant community representation that created a 10-year plan for impact investing strategies embedding racial equity and social justice values—a significant shift from past practice focused solely on investment returns.
Waterville Community Funds Awards $9,408 in Local Grants - Community Foundation**Community Partnerships:**
The Foundation supports the Connect Casino Road initiative, described as an inclusive, innovative, and transformative community effort creating equitable opportunities and outcomes for Casino Road families.
Waterville Community Funds Awards $9,408 in Local Grants - Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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