EMERALD HEIGHTS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NON-DENOMINATIONAL LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE FOR RESIDENTS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. AS A LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY ON THE EASTSIDE OF PUGET SOUND, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO MEET THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS AND TO SERVE THE BROADER COMMUNITY. EMERALD HEIGHTS IS OPERATED TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF SERVICE WHILE REMAINING TRUE TO ITS CORE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, STEWARDSHIP, EMPOWERMENT, FAITH, CHANGE AND CHOICE. THE ORGANIZATION IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY EASTSIDE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, EMERALD HEIGHTS' RESIDENTS AND HERON'S KEY RESIDENT, ALL DEDICATED TO THE MISSION OF EMERALD HEIGHTS AND TO ENSURE IT CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN ITS HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND REMAINS FINANCIALLY SOUND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$367.8M
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-23.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
-87.2% YoY
About Eastside Retirement Association
Based on IRS filings
Eastside Retirement Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in REDMOND, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $367.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $9.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $367,807,951 | $351,659,108 | $231,812,858 |
| Revenue | $55,444,942 | $47,341,332 | $40,431,996 |
| Expenses | $40,276,177 | $35,515,353 | $31,712,035 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,492,573 | $6,188,496 | $2,463,870 |
| 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
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Eastside Retirement Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emerald Communities ($1,043,672), Medic One Foundation ($40,000), Congregations for the Homeless ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMERALD COMMUNITIES REDMOND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,043,672 |
| EASTSIDE FRIENDS OF SENIORS SAMMAMISH, WA | HELP LOCAL OLDER ADULTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE | $10,000 |
| THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS REDMOND, WA | FOOD BANK FARM | $10,000 |
| MEDIC ONE FOUNDATION BELLEVUE, WA | HELP IMPROVE PRE-HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CARE | $40,000 |
| NORTHWEST LGBT SENIOR CARE SEATTLE, WA | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR LGBT SENIORS | $10,000 |
| NORTHWEST PARKINSONS FOUNDATION MERCER ISLAND, WA | PROVIDE AWARENESS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CARE FOR PARKINSON'S | $20,000 |
| OLD FRIENDS CLUB BELLEVUE, WA | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY DEMENTIA | $10,000 |
| CONGREGATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS BELLEVUE, WA | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO END HOMELESSNESS ON THE EASTSIDE | $25,000 |
| PRIDE ACROSS THE BRIDGE REDMOND, WA | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE QUEER COMMUNITY ON THE EASTSIDE | $10,000 |
| SOUND GENERATIONS SEATTLE, WA | PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, ESSENTIAL AND INCLUSIVE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR LIFES JOURNEY | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWIGHT WHITING | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAPHNE SCHNEIDER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DANNA VANHORN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID HUDSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KAREN COHOE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CRIST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL GUERNSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEWAYNE MCMULLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA HARDY | PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH DEC 2024) | 15 | — |
| DIANA JAMISON | CFO (THROUGH JANUARY 2024) | 20 | — |
| KAY WALLIN VP OF MARKETING | PUBLIC RELATIONS (THROUGH JUNE 2024) | 22.5 | — |
| DENISA FEDDERSON | CFO (AS OF JANUARY 2024) | 15 | — |
| AL CHAMBARD | INTERIM CEO (AS OF NOVEMBER 2024) | 15 | — |
| SANDRA COOK VP OF MARKETING | & PUBLIC RELATIONS (AS OF JULY 2024) | 22.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH AZCONA | REGISTERED NURSE/RN | 50 | $184,683 |
| JOANNE O'NEILL | CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT | 50 | $147,199 |
| JAMILYNN BLOODWORTH | HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR | 50 | $165,186 |
| BERNADETTE KAMARI | LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE | 50 | $132,853 |
| CHRISTOPHER SWEDISH | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES | 50 | $150,655 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastside Retirement Association?
Eastside Retirement Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in REDMOND, WA. It holds $367.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Eastside Retirement Association?
As of 2024, Eastside Retirement Association holds $367.8M in total assets with $55.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Eastside Retirement Association operate?
Eastside Retirement Association has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Eastside Retirement Association award?
In 2024, Eastside Retirement Association awarded 12 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $104K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Eastside Retirement Association's EIN?
Eastside Retirement Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1261904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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