Delta Dental of Washington is a nonprofit dental benefits insurance company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1954, it is the largest dental benefits provider in Washington State and part of the nationwide Delta Dental Plans Association. The organization provides dental insurance coverage to over 2 million people nationwide, primarily through employer-sponsored programs, and maintains a network of contracted dentists serving patients across the state and nation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$258.7M
-8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-64.0% YoY
Grant Count
42
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-58.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Delta Dental of Washington's mission is to "disrupt, transform, and revolutionize the oral health industry in order to remove barriers to health care and improve overall health."
As a not-for-profit organization, the company supports access to care and education for underserved populations through its Foundation. Primary focus areas include:
- Dental insurance and benefits provision
- Access to care for underserved populations
- Dental health education
- Community dental clinic support
- Oral health advocacy and policy work
Grantmaking
Delta Dental of Washington provides grants and philanthropic support through its Foundation. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Delta Dental of Washington primarily funds initiatives in Washington State, though as part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, it has a national presence. The organization maintains offices in Seattle, Spokane, and Colville, taking a statewide approach to its operations and community support.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $258,655,741
- Total Revenue: $1,834,429,835
- Total Expenses: $1,820,098,457
- Total Giving: $2,719,361
As of 2022:
- Net Assets/Fund Balances: $162,693,081
- Program Service Revenue: $1,688,122,627
- Investment Income: $9,084,626
Staffing:
- Employees: 454–577 (varying by year)
- Volunteers: 88
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $258,655,741 | $283,669,791 | $256,611,926 |
| Revenue | $1,834,429,835 | $1,755,056,840 | $1,698,134,328 |
| Expenses | $1,820,098,457 | $1,743,590,284 | $1,671,918,538 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,807,094 | $5,672,401 | $9,084,626 |
| 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
218 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITCHKE MARK | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 32 | $4,156,863 |
| RUTHERFORD EVE M | CHAIR - BRD. & DDS FEES | 15 | $1,347,828 |
| BROWN COLLEEN B | SECRETARY | 4 | $169,876 |
| WHITE MARVIN | TREASURER | 9 | $154,428 |
| NELSON CAROL K | VICE CHAIR | 15 | $184,886 |
| HAKES KATHERINE M | DIRECTOR - BRD. & DDS FEES | 14 | $1,111,386 |
| BRADSHAW DENNIS | DIRECTOR - BRD. & DDS FEES | 13 | $346,956 |
| ARMSTRONG SCOTT E | DIRECTOR | 9 | $169,876 |
| PICKEL CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR - BRD. & DDS FEES | 13 | $554,305 |
| WAGLE DILIP | DIRECTOR | 7 | $147,812 |
| RIVERA FRED | DIRECTOR | 9 | $137,264 |
| BARTLETT RYAN | VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 36 | $517,563 |
| BERG BRADLEY | SENIOR VP, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER | 24 | $1,420,115 |
| ALIABADI KAREN | SENIOR VP, CHIEF HR STRATEGIST | 40 | $1,185,646 |
| WHITNEY GARRETT | SENIOR VP, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 36 | $798,242 |
| SNYDER CINDY | SENIOR VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $890,019 |
| ROBINSON HERBERT | SENIOR VP, CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | 40 | $709,716 |
| CHEUNG STEPHEN | VP, MARKETING | 40 | $450,275 |
| LO ERIC | VP, ACTUARIAL & UNDERWRITING | 40 | $556,769 |
| ABDELLATIF VANETTA | PRES/CEO ARCORA FDN | 39.5 | $451,545 |
| ROGERS TIFFANY | HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION & STRATEGY | 40 | $306,952 |
| SCHOBER DEBRA | SR SALE & STRGY EX LGGRP | 40 | $446,461 |
| SHEPHARD MICHAEL | DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE SYSTEM | 40 | $381,766 |
| COTA TODD | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL SERVICE | 40 | $346,217 |
| COBURN ERRIN | DIRECTOR OF CYBER RISK | 40 | $312,617 |
| FARRELL ANNE V | FORMER DIRECTOR (END 12/31/23) | — | $15,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Delta Dental of Washington has demonstrated significant community engagement through recent grants and initiatives:
Delta Dental of Washington & Arcora Foundation Community GivingProvided comprehensive support to dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, including $13 million in grants and advance payments
Delta Dental Provides $1 Million to Support EWU Dental Programs - StoriesMade classroom dental education materials available for home use during school closures
Committed to supporting dental education infrastructure through major grants to regional educational institutions
Operates ongoing community dental programs and provides grants to community dental clinics
Delta Dental of Washington & Arcora Foundation Community GivingThe organization also engages in policy advocacy, working with lawmakers in Olympia and Washington DC to offer thought leadership and innovative approaches to oral health solutions.
Subject 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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