Cookie Brigade
We believe in the power of a kind gesture, and a delicious cookie, to change hearts and affect change. Through the joy of giving and receiving a cookie, the Cookie Brigade is dedicated to fostering a culture of generosity and community engagement by facilitating collaboration among diverse groups to extend support to individuals facing various forms of disadvantage and hardship, including children, families, veterans, indigenous populations, and communities of color. We cultivate an inclusive environment where gaming and pop culture groups unite to give back and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Cookie Brigade at a glance
In short: Cookie Brigade gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,978
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,978
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,978
- Total assets
- $75,889
- -3.7% 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 September 2026.
Who Cookie Brigade funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child's Play ($83K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2025) to $87K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child's Play Redmond, WA | General Support | $82,978 |
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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 | $75,889 | $247,693 | $248,672 | $82,978 | 1 | $17,084 |
| 2024 | $78,782 | $244,067 | $215,384 | $86,537 | 1 | $15,287 |
| 2023 | $50,585 | $128,780 | $150,279 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $71,264 | $100,829 | $76,751 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $43,355 | $29,680 | $77,959 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $90,893 | $4,812 | $14,053 | — | — | — |
About Cookie Brigade
Based on IRS filings
Cookie Brigade is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $83K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cookie Brigade is led by Mary Wheeler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Wheeler
President
Trustee → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ference
Past Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Tan
Treasurer
President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Rhodes
Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Kelleher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Hanson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Goodner (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Loret De Mola (2020) — Trustee
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 Cookie Brigade
How much does Cookie Brigade give each year?
Cookie Brigade gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 1 grant.
How large is Cookie Brigade?
Cookie Brigade reported $76K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is Cookie Brigade?
Cookie Brigade is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Spokane, WA. It holds $76K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Cookie Brigade operate?
Cookie Brigade has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Cookie Brigade's EIN?
Cookie Brigade's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2059580. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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