Eastside Community Aid
Eastside Community Aid is a public charity based in Kirkland, Washington, operating an all-volunteer thrift boutique. It provides financial and material support to Eastside nonprofit organizations working on housing, hunger, and mental health.
Eastside Community Aid at a glance
In short: Eastside Community Aid gave $204K across 28 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $204,314
- +44.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,297
- +8.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $282,973
- +26.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eastside Community Aid
- How to Apply
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For the annual grant, download and complete the application and instructions. For a financial-donation request, the website says to apply by email with a minimal application.
- Review Cycle
- October 31, 2026, for the annual grant cycle.
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026, for the annual grant cycle.
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Eastside Community Aid Grant Fund)
- Contact
Mailing address: 12451 116Th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034-4309
Phone: (425) 825-1877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Eastside Community Aid
Who Eastside Community Aid funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Assistance League of the Eastside ($22K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program is for organizations located in east King County, Washington. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Washington State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eastside Community Aid open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2026). 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2023) to $204K (2026). In 2026 it made 28 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farms for Life Woodinville, WA | Food | $15,000 |
| Renewal Food Bank Bellevue, WA | Food | $15,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Kirkland Food program | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of the Eastside Redmond, WA | General Support for Hours Worked | $11,050 |
| The Sophia Way Bellevue, WA | Shelter support for homeless women | $10,000 |
| Kidvantage Issaquah, WA | Support for low-income children and families | $10,000 |
| Porchlight Bellevue, WA | Food Safe sleeping for single men | $10,000 |
| Acres of Diamonds Duvall, WA | Shelter Women and Children | $10,000 |
| Eastside Friends of Seniors Sammamish, WA | Support for Srs to stay in their homes | $10,000 |
| RECLAIM (Formerly SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES) Snoqualmie, WA | Programs that support shelter to home | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $282,973 | $442,683 | $383,798 | $204,314 | 28 | $3,603 |
| 2025 | $224,088 | $345,080 | $282,390 | $141,070 | 21 | $3,589 |
| 2024 | $161,398 | $293,340 | $275,535 | $163,683 | 24 | — |
| 2023 | $143,593 | $233,503 | $211,126 | $107,120 | 11 | $2 |
| 2022 | $121,216 | $199,473 | $142,915 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Eastside Community Aid’s stated purpose is to support Eastside nonprofits addressing housing, hunger, and mental health, with a broad reach to Eastside residents. Its website says it prioritizes small nonprofits with limited exposure and resources.
Its 2026 grants included food support, shelter, safe parking, and services for children, families, and seniors. Among the recipients, Hopelink describes its mission as helping people exit poverty through comprehensive services, partnerships, and advocacy; Renewal Food Bank says it provides food to economically vulnerable people in Bellevue and nearby communities; and The Sophia Way says it supports women on their journey from homelessness to safe and stable living.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, Eastside Community Aid reported 28 grants totaling $204,314. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $7,000. Notable awards included $15,000 each to Farms for Life for food, Renewal Food Bank for food, and Hopelink for its Kirkland Food program. Other grants included $11,050 to Assistance League of the Eastside for general support for hours worked, and $10,000 each to The Sophia Way for shelter support for homeless women, KidVantage for low-income children and families, Acres of Diamonds for shelter for women and children, and Eastside Friends of Seniors for support helping seniors stay in their homes.
The website says the annual grant cycle opens in September, applications are due October 31, and awards are made in December. Applications are for 501(c)(3) organizations located in east King County with annual program budgets no greater than $5 million, and projects must align with the organization’s housing, hunger, or mental health mission. The application and instructions are available as a downloadable document. The funding program supports services and projects; it does not fund operating or office expenses, or salary and wages unless directly attributable to the funded project.
The organization also describes a separate financial-donation program: eligible Eastside-based 501(c)(3) organizations with annual budgets no greater than $5 million may request up to $2,500 on a rolling basis. These donations may support organizations whose missions fall outside the three main focus areas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ann Reynolds and Margie Korn as co-presidents, Jody Orbits as vice-president, Karl Weddington as co-treasurer, and Cheryl Hilbert as secretary. The organization’s filing narrative says board members have equal voting rights.
Eastside Community Aid is led by Ann Reynolds, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ann Reynolds
Co-President
Copresident → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Korn
Co-President
Copresident → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jody Orbits
Vice President
Vice=president → Vicepresident, 2024
Vicepresident → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Weddington
Co-Treasurer
Co-Treasurer → Cotreasurer, 2024
Cotreasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hilbert
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Linda Pichard (2023–2025) — Co-Treasurer
- Former: Susan Smith (2023–2025) — Store Manager
- Former: Shannon Young (2022–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Eastside Community Aid
How much does Eastside Community Aid give each year?
Eastside Community Aid gave $204K across 28 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $141K across 21 grants.
What is Eastside Community Aid's typical grant size?
Eastside Community Aid's median grant in 2026 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,297, across 28 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eastside Community Aid that year got $7K on average.
Where does Eastside Community Aid give grants?
Eastside Community Aid gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Redmond, WA (9 grants), Bellevue, WA (4 grants), Issaquah, WA (3 grants) and Woodinville, WA (2 grants).
Does Eastside Community Aid give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Eastside Community Aid's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Eastside Community Aid's largest grantees?
Eastside Community Aid's largest 2026 grantees include Assistance League of the Eastside ($21,750 across 4 grants), Farms for Life ($15,000) and Renewal Food Bank ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Eastside Community Aid?
Eastside Community Aid reported $283K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $443K.
What does Eastside Community Aid fund?
Eastside Community Aid’s stated purpose is to support Eastside nonprofits addressing housing, hunger, and mental health, with a broad reach to Eastside residents. Its website says it prioritizes small nonprofits with limited exposure and resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eastside Community Aid?
For the annual grant, download and complete the application and instructions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eastside Community Aid's EIN?
Eastside Community Aid's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1155373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Eastside Community Aid funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eastside-community-aid-morg_8725ae0a260647cf9cd4d53eb7d1e9ac
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