Community Foundation of Snohomish County
The Community Foundation of Snohomish County is a public charity based in Everett, Washington. It supports charitable work in Snohomish County through grantmaking, donor funds, nonprofit support, and community partnerships, and describes its role as a funder, partner, and catalyst for change.
Community Foundation of Snohomish County at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Snohomish County gave $9.7M across 134 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Washington. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,706,232
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 134
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,435
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,500
- Total assets
- $55,744,264
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (51 of 134, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Snohomish County
- How to Apply
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Set up an agency profile in the online grant management system to access open grant processes.
- Review Cycle
- October 26, 2026, for the Rick Steves’ Europe Fund capital grants for seniors.
- Deadline
- October 26, 2026, for the Rick Steves’ Europe Fund capital grants for seniors.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2823 Rockerfeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 212-4056
Website: https://cf-sc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Foundation of Snohomish County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Volunteers of America WWA ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
693 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 478 grants of 693 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies greater Everett and Snohomish County as its service area. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Washington recipients (86%); the remaining reported shares were DC (5%), California (3%), New York (2%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 134 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Snohomish County open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 51 of 134 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $36K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2021) to $10.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 134 grants totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America WWA Everett, WA | Family Resource Centers - Gates | $1,929,599 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Churches Merrifield, WA | Rick Steves' Europe Fund | $473,230 |
| Millennia Ministries Everett, WA | 15-50-5 | $302,667 |
| Project Girl Mentoring Prog Bothell, WA | 15-50-5 | $294,962 |
| Bread for the World Institute Washington, DC | Rick Steves' Europe Fund | $275,000 |
| Agros International Seattle, WA | Rick Steves' Europe Fund | $265,000 |
| Tulalip Foundation Tulalip, WA | Taylor Family Fund | $264,417 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Lynnwood, WA | Rick Steves' Europe Fund | $250,000 |
| Everett Public Library Everett, WA | Koffski Fund | $244,064 |
| Glacier Peak Institute Darrington, WA | Robert Killingstad Family Fund | $194,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website reports more than $62 million in charitable assets at the end of 2025. It also reports a 2025 payout rate of 15% across all funds and 34% for donor-advised funds.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,744,264 | $9,373,705 | $13,216,297 | $9,706,232 | 134 | $1,931,948 |
| 2023 | $56,922,353 | $10,222,977 | $12,521,947 | $8,703,279 | 106 | $2,408,497 |
| 2022 | $55,431,105 | $14,794,104 | $6,410,851 | $3,715,658 | 85 | $737,484 |
| 2021 | $51,296,885 | $18,033,036 | $4,350,557 | $2,380,213 | 67 | $1,938,271 |
| 2020 | $35,985,825 | $12,746,585 | $12,654,400 | $10,397,808 | 301 | $846,374 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to “strengthen community and thoughtfully change lives” in greater Everett and Snohomish County. Its stated funding fields include arts and culture, health and welfare, education, human services, the environment, and community development. It also describes a commitment to advancing equity and dismantling systemic racism and oppressive practices.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Millennia Ministries, which received $302,667, says it provides food and housing advocacy and assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Glacier Peak Institute, which received $194,500, says it uses action-based education to help youth build resilient rural communities and healthy ecosystems. The Tulalip Foundation, which received $264,417, says it is dedicated to the well-being of the Tulalip Reservation and surrounding community.
Grantmaking
Its 2024 filing lists 134 grants totaling $9,706,232, with a median grant of $34,500; individual grants ranged from $5,168 to $1,929,599.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $1,929,599 to Volunteers of America WWA for Family Resource Centers - Gates; $473,230 to Evangelical Lutheran Churches for the Rick Steves' Europe Fund; and $302,667 to Millennia Ministries for 15-50-5. Other large awards included $275,000 to Bread for the World Institute for the Rick Steves' Europe Fund and $264,417 to the Tulalip Foundation for the Taylor Family Fund.
The Foundation’s grant page describes an online grant management system; organizations first set up an agency profile to access open grant processes. The page lists Rick Steves’ Europe Fund capital grants for seniors, with applications scheduled to open October 5, 2026 and close October 26, 2026. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits with programs or services in Snohomish County. The grant supports construction or renovation of senior-serving facilities, and may also consider qualifying equipment that supports senior services or independence. Organizations with budgets of $1 million or less and projects involving volunteerism receive priority consideration. The listed maximum award is $5,000.
The Foundation also describes a Rick Steves Europe Fund capacity-grant program for Snohomish County nonprofits. It is intended for one-time capacity-building expenditures such as technology, fundraising or financial infrastructure, volunteer management, and data systems. The program description prioritizes organizations with budgets below $1 million and encourages applications from BIPOC, refugee, immigrant, migrant, and nonprofit leaders with lived experience. It excludes consultants, strategic planning, new staff positions, and retreats. Grant opportunities can change from year to year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karri Matau as President & CEO; Angelique Leone as Vice President; John Sese as Finance Director; Adrian Mobley as Director of HR; Musu Sawo as Director of Grants; and Alvaro Guillen as Casino Road Executive Director. Listed board officers include Nashika Stanbro, Chair; Dr. Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell, Chair-Elect; Kristin Garcia, Treasurer; and Joel Edwards, Treasurer-Elect.
Community Foundation of Snohomish County is led by Karri Matau, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karri Matau
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Alvaro Guillen
Casino Rd Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Nashika Stanbro
Chair
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sese
Finance Director
Director of Finance → Finance Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$62K (2022) → $121K (2024)
Adrian Mobley
Director of Hr
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Musu Sawo
Director of Grants
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Sarah Duncan
Director
Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Callahan Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Olson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Andrews
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felisa Bryant
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramiro Higuera
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelique Leone
Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell
Chair - Elect
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair - Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Garcia
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Begrens
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Edwards
Treasurer Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Amanda Ullrich (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Crystal Donner (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Ngezaho (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Nekya Johnson (2022–2023) — Director of Community Impact
- Former: Chelsea Craig (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Garry Clark (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristi Henderson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Phil Spirito (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Vicci Hilty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jackson Loos (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Byers (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jose Garcia (2021) — Board Member
- Former: George Kosovich (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Griffin Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Loos (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laron Olson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Patty Degroodt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Knudson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Murphy (2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $171K, to Karri Matau (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Snohomish County
How much does Community Foundation of Snohomish County give each year?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County gave $9.7M across 134 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 106 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Snohomish County's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County's median grant in 2024 was $34,500, and its average grant was $72,435, across 134 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Snohomish County that year got $44K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Snohomish County give grants?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (41 grants), Seattle, WA (14 grants), Marysville, WA (8 grants) and Lynnwood, WA (7 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Snohomish County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 134 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Snohomish County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rick Steves' Europe Fund" (27 grants), "15-50-5" (14 grants) and "CFSC - ARPA #3 Senior Serving Org." (8 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Snohomish County's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County's largest 2024 grantees include Volunteers of America WWA ($1,929,599), Evangelical Lutheran Churches ($473,230) and Millennia Ministries ($302,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Snohomish County?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County reported $55.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.4M.
What does Community Foundation of Snohomish County fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to “strengthen community and thoughtfully change lives” in greater Everett and Snohomish County. Its stated funding fields include arts and culture, health and welfare, education, human services, the environment, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Snohomish County?
Set up an agency profile in the online grant management system to access open grant processes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Snohomish County's EIN?
Community Foundation of Snohomish County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3188703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of Snohomish County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-snohomish-county-morg_7dbdf48dd80d4487b1abdf8b9ebfdfb2
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