Economic Opportunity Institute
Equip the public and public decision-makers with the policy research and practical tools they need to embed the values of fairness, care, and opportunity into the foundations of Washington's economy.
Economic Opportunity Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,086,824
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,813,380
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,033,056
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,520,461
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Economic Opportunity Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Rights Project Tacoma, WA | Racial and Equity Capacity Building | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,086,824 | $1,813,380 | $1,520,461 | — | — | $1,033,056 |
| 2024 | $11,901,535 | $1,665,730 | $1,415,100 | — | — | $1,186,562 |
| 2023 | $11,397,394 | $2,381,313 | $1,611,273 | — | — | $1,270,042 |
| 2021 | $9,868,334 | $1,181,497 | $1,429,615 | $15,000 | 1 | $166,160 |
| 2020 | $9,103,676 | $1,722,806 | $1,053,123 | — | — | $155,178 |
About Economic Opportunity Institute
Based on IRS filings
Economic Opportunity Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Economic Opportunity Institute is led by Rian Watt, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rian Watt
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$22K (2024) → $77K (2025)
Michael Tamayo
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Keating
Managing Director
Interim Co-Executive Director → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Traci Underwood
Policy Director
Interim Co-Executive Director → Policy Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $119K (2025)
Gabriela Quintana
Senior Policy Associate
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $104K (2025)
Dawn Trudeau
Board Member
At-Large Executive Committee Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Woody Lindquist
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Loschen
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Sorscher
Treasurer
At-Large Executive Committee Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Berg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Kendo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Weiss
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Curry
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shemona Moreno
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Morales
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Andrew Gordon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Summer Stinson (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: April Sims (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Gabrielle James (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Janelle Jones (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: John Burbank (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: John Sirois (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Katie Wilson (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Ray Sugarman (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Sutapa Basu (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Tarra Simmons (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Ximena Velzquez-Arenas (2020–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $119K, to Traci Underwood (Policy Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Economic Opportunity Institute
How large is Economic Opportunity Institute?
Economic Opportunity Institute reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Economic Opportunity Institute?
Economic Opportunity Institute is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $12.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Economic Opportunity Institute operate?
Economic Opportunity Institute has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Economic Opportunity Institute's EIN?
Economic Opportunity Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1999302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Economic Opportunity Institute funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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