Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is a public charity based in Everett, Washington, that brings together public and private partners to advance Snohomish County’s economic vitality. It works on business development, advocacy, partnerships, and resources intended to support employment, education, infrastructure, and community quality of life.
Economic Alliance Snohomish County at a glance
In short: Economic Alliance Snohomish County gave $224K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,499
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $44,900
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $2,328,605
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Economic Alliance Snohomish County
- Review Cycle
- The Activate Snohomish application period closed December 1, 2025.
- Deadline
- The Activate Snohomish application period closed December 1, 2025.
- Contact
Mailing address: 808 134Th St Sw 101, Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 743-4567
Website: https://economicalliancesc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program - Track A: Community Activation Grants
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Amount
$2,500 - $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program - Track B: Small Business Grants
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Snohomish County Hotel-Motel Small Fund Grant
Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Economic Alliance Snohomish County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Everett Community College ($90K). Together the top 5 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 232 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
EASC’s stated work and the Activate Snohomish program focus on Snohomish County, Washington. All five recipients of its reported 2024 grants were in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2024) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Community College Everett, WA | American Rescue Plan Act Funding | $90,000 |
| Evergreen Goodwill of NW Washington Seattle, WA | American Rescue Plan Act Funding | $65,000 |
| Edmonds School District Lynnwood, WA | American Rescue Plan Act Funding | $35,000 |
| Everett Public Schools Everett, WA | American Rescue Plan Act Funding | $18,499 |
| First Five Fundamentals Tacoma, WA | American Rescue Plan Act Funding | $16,000 |
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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 | $2,328,605 | $3,287,699 | $3,136,799 | $224,499 | 5 | $39,191 |
| 2023 | $2,090,265 | $2,259,336 | $2,789,319 | — | — | $12,336 |
| 2022 | $2,710,036 | $2,163,952 | $2,418,026 | — | — | $1,364 |
| 2021 | $2,270,851 | $2,266,401 | $1,971,912 | — | — | $5,673 |
| 2020 | $2,923,179 | $5,050,042 | $4,585,006 | $1,580,200 | 227 | $13,574 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
EASC’s mission is to act as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities, increased job creation, expanded educational opportunities, and improved infrastructure. Its stated focus areas are advocacy, business attraction, business retention and expansion, quality of life, small business and chambers, and workforce development.
Its 2024 grants went to five Washington organizations for purposes described as American Rescue Plan Act funding. Among them, First Five Fundamentals received $16,000. The grantee describes its mission as supporting community-based initiatives for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, EASC reported five grants totaling $224,499. Grants ranged from $16,000 to $90,000, with a median of $35,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
The largest awards were $90,000 to Everett Community College, $65,000 to Evergreen Goodwill of NW Washington, and $35,000 to Edmonds School District. Everett Public Schools received $18,499, and First Five Fundamentals received $16,000. Each grant’s stated purpose was American Rescue Plan Act funding.
EASC also administered the one-time Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program for FIFA World Cup 26 preparation. The program was funded by Seattle Foundation with support from the Washington State Department of Commerce. Track A offered awards of $2,500–$10,000 for eligible nonprofits, chambers of commerce, cities, or community-based organizations undertaking community readiness and engagement activities. Track B offered awards of $1,000–$5,000 for Snohomish County small businesses preparing for the event. Both application periods closed December 1, 2025, and awards were announced February 19, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doug Purcell as chair, Scott Kennedy as vice chair, Nancy Ekrem as treasurer, and Debbie Taglialavore as secretary. Listed directors include Chris Adams, Bill Akers, Rudi Alcott (through July 2024), Kristy Carrington, Chemene Crawford, and Paul Dini.
Economic Alliance Snohomish County is led by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim CEO & President Vice President Economic Development since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 7 of 63 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Poischbeg
Interim CEO & President Vice President Economic Development
Vice President of Economic Development → Interim CEO & President Vice President Economic Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $216K (2024)
Raymond Stephanson
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Doug Purcell
Chair
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Jackson
Director of Stem
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Aileen Forde
Director of Investor Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Erik Petersen
Director of Accounting & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Olivia Maisel
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Amit Singh
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Drewel
Director
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Akers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Tsoukalas
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Franklin
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Donner
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Somers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Torres
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Haarlow
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Nehring
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh O'Connor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lefeber
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Langer Thompson
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Duffy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Pitre
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Knoll
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Woerman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lane
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Frizzell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Gaffney
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Preston
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Saltzman
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Menzel
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Emory
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Esterberg
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Nehring
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peyton Tune
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ric Iilgenfritz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich White
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudi Alcott
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shubert Ho
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Weiker
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. Neepaporn
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amalia Martino
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chemene Crawford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Adams
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Roselli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corbin Resseguie
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cpt Stacy Wuthier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Lothrop
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Vanney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Howard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iwalani Paquette
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Pope
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Don
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Carrington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Stannert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Laplante
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rosen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Keith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Dini
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Woodward
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rashma Agarwal
Vice President of Public Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $109K (2024)
Nancy Ekrem
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kennedy
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Taglialavore
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (49)
- Former: Alison Brynelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Buchan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Barb Tolbert (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bryan McDonald (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Chelminiak (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Dickson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mel Sheldon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Nelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Dolan (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Peter Rogoff (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sabah Randhawa (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Duncan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Strand (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Darrell Cain (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darren Redick (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Garry Clark Jr. (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Gustavo Balderas (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Lewinski (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Cox (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Brichta (2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Jennifer Kammeyer (2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Anadelia Torres (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: A. Torres (2020) — Director of Finance
- Former: Allison Warren-Barbour (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bill McSherry (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bjong Wolf-Yeigh (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Lyons (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Newman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daria Willis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Don Amor (2020) — Interim President
- Former: Emmett Heath (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Fredrika Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Orvis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Blasko (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Williams (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristine McDuffy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew L. Smith (2020) — Employee
- Former: Michael Davis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nicola Smith (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick J. Pierce (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Rick Koske (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Gibbs (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Grannum (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Rancourt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Russell Joe (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Lindley (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shaunta Hyde (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sonya Springer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William McSherry (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $216K, to Wendy Poischbeg (Interim CEO & President VP Economic Development). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Economic Alliance Snohomish County
How much does Economic Alliance Snohomish County give each year?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County gave $224K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Economic Alliance Snohomish County's typical grant size?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $44,900, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Economic Alliance Snohomish County give grants?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (2 grants).
Does Economic Alliance Snohomish County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Economic Alliance Snohomish County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "American Rescue Plan Act Funding" (5 grants).
Who are Economic Alliance Snohomish County's largest grantees?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County's largest 2024 grantees include Everett Community College ($90,000), Evergreen Goodwill of NW Washington ($65,000) and Edmonds School District ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Economic Alliance Snohomish County?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Economic Alliance Snohomish County fund?
EASC’s mission is to act as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities, increased job creation, expanded educational opportunities, and improved infrastructure. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Economic Alliance Snohomish County?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check economicalliancesc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Economic Alliance Snohomish County's EIN?
Economic Alliance Snohomish County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0647005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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