Delta Dental of Washington
Delta Dental of Washington is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. It provides dental insurance and supports oral-health work, including access to care, public education, workforce development, and community programs.
Delta Dental of Washington at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of Washington gave $2.6M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Washington. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,638,624
- -64.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,824
- -58.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $51,250
- Total assets
- $258,655,741
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (20 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% 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 Delta Dental of Washington
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Fairview Ave N Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 522-1300
Website: https://deltadentalwa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Delta Dental of Washington
Who Delta Dental of Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Uw School of Dentistry ($288K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 247 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Delta Dental of Washington’s reported grantmaking is concentrated in Washington: recipients in the state received 75% of its 2024 grant dollars. The organization’s filing also describes insurance coverage across Washington and the nation, while its community programs and the Arcora Foundation work described in the filing include statewide Washington activities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Delta Dental of Washington open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 42 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $66K first-time, $37K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2019) to $7.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uw School of Dentistry Seattle, WA | Underwrite Wreb Fees | $287,775 |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Leawood, KS | Funding for Oral Health Support | $205,920 |
| Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Tacoma, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $159,112 |
| Quileute Tribal Council La Push, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $140,000 |
| Community Catalyst Inc Boston, MA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $135,000 |
| Kalispel Indian Comm of the Kalispel Reservation USK, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $130,000 |
| Community Health Center of Snohomish County Everett, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $111,000 |
| Charitable Partnership Fund Portland, OR | Community Fluoridation | $110,000 |
| Sunnyside Education Association Sunnyside, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $75,000 |
| Bellingham Public Schools Bellingham, WA | Funding for Oral Health Support | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,655,741 | $1,834,429,835 | $1,820,098,457 | $2,638,624 | 42 | $6,807,094 |
| 2023 | $283,669,791 | $1,755,056,840 | $1,743,590,284 | $7,338,594 | 49 | $5,672,401 |
| 2022 | $256,611,926 | $1,698,134,328 | $1,671,918,538 | $6,315,804 | 46 | $9,084,626 |
| 2021 | $260,648,362 | $1,630,330,921 | $1,611,390,783 | $2,440,240 | 31 | $12,420,481 |
| 2020 | $259,998,031 | $1,353,716,791 | $1,362,581,090 | $7,840,988 | 79 | $9,754,901 |
| 2019 | $266,429,189 | $1,439,810,219 | $1,419,333,472 | $1,723,888 | 30 | $11,133,949 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, Delta Dental of Washington describes its mission as revolutionizing the oral-health industry and improving overall health. The filing says this includes providing dental services and innovative products, financing professional and scientific study and research in oral health, and educating the public about dental treatment.
The organization’s website also describes work to remove barriers to care and improve oral health. Its stated areas of activity include dental education and workforce development, culturally appropriate care, community health programs, and community water fluoridation. The filing describes programs supporting care for young Medicaid-insured children and children with developmental disabilities, early oral-health intervention in medical settings, and a mobile dental van serving children, youth, and pregnant or postpartum people in underserved areas.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Foundation says its charitable and educational work includes promoting high standards in teaching family medicine. Community Health Center of Snohomish County describes its mission as providing diverse communities access to affordable primary health care. Columbia Basin Health Association says it provides medical, dental, vision, and related health services regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Delta Dental of Washington reported 42 grants totaling $2,638,624. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $287,775, with a median of $51,250. Washington recipients received 75% of grant dollars; recipients in Kansas received 8%, Oregon 7%, Massachusetts 5%, and Colorado 5%.
The largest reported grant was $287,775 to the UW School of Dentistry to underwrite WREB fees. Other large grants included $205,920 to the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine for oral-health support; $159,112 to Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for oral-health support; $140,000 to Quileute Tribal Council for oral-health support; and $135,000 to Community Catalyst for oral-health support. The filing also lists $130,000 to the Kalispel Indian Community, $111,000 to Community Health Center of Snohomish County, and $110,000 to Charitable Partnership Fund for community fluoridation.
The filing says grantees must sign an agreement limiting use of funds to the purposes in the application and agreement, submit regular reports on use of funds, and return unused funds when applicable. Arcora Foundation lists an Oral Health Impact Grants opportunity as currently open. Its project-grant overview describes support for projects that increase access to dental care, improve social determinants of health, or promote healthy behaviors, particularly in Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. The overview identifies access to care and healthy behaviors as funding-focus examples but does not provide application instructions or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Mitchke as President and Chief Executive Officer. It lists Eve M. Rutherford as Chair, Colleen B. Brown as Secretary, Marvin White as Treasurer, and Carol K. Nelson as Vice Chair. Directors listed include Katherine M. Hakes, Dennis Bradshaw, Scott E. Armstrong, Christopher Pickel, and Dilip Wagle.
Delta Dental of Washington is led by Abdellatif Vanetta, President & CEO Arcora Fdn since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abdellatif Vanetta
President & CEO Arcora Fdn
President & CEO Foundation → President & CEO Arcora Fdn, 2021
On filings since 2020
39.5 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $452K (2024)
Mitchke Mark
President & Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$3.5M (2021) → $4.2M (2024)
Rutherford Eve M.
Chair - Brd. & Dds Fees
Director - Brd. & Dds Fees → Vice Chair - Brd. & Dds Fees, 2021
Vice Chair - Brd. & Dds Fees → Chair - Brd. & Dds Fees, 2023
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$727K (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Pickel Dr Christopher
Director - Brd. & Dds Fees
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$499K (2020) → $554K (2024)
Armstrong Scott E.
Director
On filings since 2023
9 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $170K (2024)
Bradshaw Dennis
Director - Brd. & Dds Fees
On filings since 2023
13 hrs/week
$365K (2023) → $347K (2024)
Hakes Katherine M.
Director - Brd. & Dds Fees
On filings since 2023
14 hrs/week
$945K (2023) → $1.1M (2024)
Shephard Michael
Director of Enterprise System
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$298K (2023) → $382K (2024)
Wagle Dilip
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $148K (2024)
Coburn Errin
Director of Cyber Risk
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$313K (2024)
Cota Todd
Director of Digital Service
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$346K (2024)
Rivera Fred
Director
New on the 2024 filing
9 hrs/week
$137K (2024)
Aliabadi Karen
Senior Vice President & Chief Hr Strategist
Chief Hr Strategist → Senior Vice President & Chief Hr Strategist, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$828K (2019) → $1.2M (2024)
Bartlett Ryan
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$242K (2019) → $518K (2024)
Berg Bradley
Senior Vice President & Chief Administrator Officer
CFO & COO → Chief Operating & Financial Officer, 2021
Chief Operating & Financial Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Administrator Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
24 hrs/week
$1.4M (2019) → $1.4M (2024)
Brown Colleen B.
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $170K (2024)
Cheung Stephen
Vice President & Marketing
Director, Mktg & Prod Strat → Vice President & Marketing, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$230K (2019) → $450K (2024)
Farrell Anne V
Former Director
Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
$171K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Lo Eric
Vice President, Actuarial & Underwriting
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$463K (2019) → $557K (2024)
Snyder Cindy
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Vice President, Innovation & Prov Relations → Vice President, Ntwrk & Bus Management, 2020
Vice President, Ntwrk & Bus Management → Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$421K (2019) → $890K (2024)
Whitney Garrett
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$342K (2019) → $798K (2024)
Nelson Carol K.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Robinson Herbert
Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$610K (2022) → $710K (2024)
Rogers Tiffany
Head of Distribution & Strategy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$426K (2022) → $307K (2024)
Schober Debra
Senior Sale & Strgy Executive Lggrp
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$328K (2022) → $446K (2024)
White Marvin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
9 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $154K (2024)
Former officers (23)
- Former: Labberton Wells K. (2019–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Bergstrom Jerry (2023) — Senior Telecomm Sys Engineer
- Former: Munos Craig (2023) — Director, Communications, Engagement & Hrbp
- Former: Armstrong Scott (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lay Linda (2019–2022) — Vice President of Sales
- Former: Seely Jeffrey T. (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tune James F. (2019–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Brown Colleen Birdnow (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Hakes Katherine (2020–2022) — Director - Brd. & Dds Fees
- Former: Jahrman Chris (2020–2022) — Director of Oper & Pnt Exp
- Former: Dayton Themba (2022) — Sales Manager
- Former: Lipton Nicole (2020–2021) — Director of Hr
- Former: Paurus Linda (2021) — Director of Prov Rel
- Former: Mitchke Mark D (2019–2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Orenstein Jane (2020) — Director & General Counsel
- Former: Beck G Douglas (2019) — Director
- Former: Chang Seong (2019) — Former Tech Product Owner & Inf
- Former: Dwyer James D (2019) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Harwell Janis L (2019) — Director
- Former: Jahrman Christopher (2019) — Director, Oper & Patient Exp
- Former: Lowry-Oakes Diane (2019) — Chief Mission Officer
- Former: Outlaw Sonja (2019) — Former Director of It Ops
- Former: Phipps Gerald S (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $4.2M, to Mitchke Mark (President & Chief Executive Officer). 26 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of Washington
How much does Delta Dental of Washington give each year?
Delta Dental of Washington gave $2.6M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.3M across 49 grants.
What is Delta Dental of Washington's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of Washington's median grant in 2024 was $51,250, and its average grant was $62,824, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Delta Dental of Washington that year got $60K on average.
Where does Delta Dental of Washington give grants?
Delta Dental of Washington gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (8%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (8 grants), Tacoma, WA (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Spokane, WA (3 grants).
Does Delta Dental of Washington give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of Washington's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for Oral Health Support" (34 grants) and "Annual Giving Campaign" (4 grants).
Who are Delta Dental of Washington's largest grantees?
Delta Dental of Washington's largest 2024 grantees include Uw School of Dentistry ($287,775), Society of Teachers of Family Medicine ($205,920) and Tacoma Pierce County Health Department ($159,112), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delta Dental of Washington?
Delta Dental of Washington reported $258.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8B.
What does Delta Dental of Washington fund?
In its 2024 filing, Delta Dental of Washington describes its mission as revolutionizing the oral-health industry and improving overall health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Delta Dental of Washington?
Delta Dental of Washington has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check deltadentalwa.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Delta Dental of Washington's EIN?
Delta Dental of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0621480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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