Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) is a nonprofit organization serving as a combined economic development organization and countywide chamber of commerce. Located in Everett, Washington, the organization was formed in 2011 through the merger of the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County, the Everett Chamber of Commerce, and the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$224K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$45K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Economic Alliance Snohomish County is a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
Vision: Snohomish County is globally connected, uniquely local and recognized as the place to be.
The organization is committed to growing and nurturing a vital regional economy that is globally competitive by expanding partnerships, developing key resources, and building infrastructure systems that create local and regional employment centers.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Advocacy – Influencing policy to ensure world-class infrastructure and a competitive business environment; advocating for hard and soft infrastructure resources and policies that spur private sector investments and improve Snohomish County's marketability
- Connection – Providing networking events, business resources, and high-level signature events that convene county leadership
- Development – Supporting economic vitality, stronger communities, increased job creation, expanded educational opportunities, and improved infrastructure
Grantmaking
EASC administers grant programs to support community and economic development initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Economic Alliance Snohomish County serves Snohomish County, Washington. The organization also operates a subordinate entity—Economic Alliance Snohomish County Center for Business and Employment Development—which serves as a small business transportation resource center for the northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska) under the minority resource center program and bonding education program.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (501(c)(4)):
- 2024 Revenue: $3.29 million
- 2024 Expenses: $3.14 million
- 2024 Total Assets: $2.33 million
- 2024 Total Liabilities: $993,000
- Staff: 21 employees
Economic Alliance Snohomish County Center for Business and Employment Development (501(c)(3) subordinate organization):
- 2024 Revenue: $29,199
- 2024 Expenses: $28,001
- 2024 Total Assets: $257,780
- Staff: 0 employees
Tax-Exempt Status:
- EASC (main organization): 501(c)(4) civic league; tax-exempt since May 1972; EIN 91-0647005
- Center for Business and Employment Development: 501(c)(3); formed 1984; EIN 91-1267752
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,328,605 | $2,090,265 | $2,710,036 |
| Revenue | $3,287,699 | $2,259,336 | $2,163,952 |
| Expenses | $3,136,799 | $2,789,319 | $2,418,026 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,191 | $12,336 | $1,364 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Activate Snohomish Community Grant Program - Track B: Small Business Grants
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Snohomish County Hotel-Motel Small Fund Grant
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Doug Purcell is listed as a principal officer associated with the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG PURCELL | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT KENNEDY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NANCY EKREM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DEBBIE TAGLIALAVORE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CHRIS ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL AKERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUDI ALCOTT | DIRECTOR (THRU 7/24) | 1 | — |
| KRISTY CARRINGTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHEMENE CRAWFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL DINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY DON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL DONNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY DREWEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK DUFFY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY EMORY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN ESTERBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CASSIE FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE FRIZZELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY WEIKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HAARLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHUBERT HO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC HOWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RIC IILGENFRITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY KEITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT KNOLL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM LANE | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) | 1 | — |
| LISA LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA LEFEBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIELLE LOTHROP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMALIA MARTINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA MENZEL | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/24) | 1 | — |
| A NEEPAPORN | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/24) | 1 | — |
| JON NEHRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATE NEHRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH O'CONNOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IWALANI PAQUETTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL PITRE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET POPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID PRESTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CORBIN RESSEGUIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS ROSELLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IAN SALTZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMIT SINGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE SOMERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE STANNERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOIS LANGER THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDUARDO TORRES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL TSOUKALAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEYTON TUNE | DIRECTOR (THRU 4/24) | 1 | — |
| DON VANNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICH WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT WOERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAWN WOODWARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CPT STACY WUTHIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY POISCHBEG | INTERIM CEO & PRESIDENT VP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $215,517 |
| ERIK PETERSEN | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING AND PROGRAMS | 40 | $100,000 |
| RAYMOND STEPHANSON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $6,250 |
| ALYSSA JACKSON | DIRECTOR OF STEM | 40 | $132,791 |
| OLIVIA MAISEL | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $122,142 |
| AILEEN FORDE | DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS | 40 | $124,169 |
| RASHMA AGARWAL | VP OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $109,041 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**February 2026:** EASC announced recipients of the Activate Snohomish Community Grant program
EASC Announces Activate Snohomish Community Grant Recipients**February 2026:** EASC responded to Senate passage of SB 6346
**December 2025:** EASC provided business resources and updates during flooding and natural disaster response
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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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