Equity in Education Coalition
The Equity in Education Coalition is a Seattle, Washington–based public charity whose work centers on education equity and digital access in Washington State. The organization says it works to eliminate the opportunity gap and promote success for children of color from birth through career. Its website reports that it rebranded as the Equity in Education Center in 2024.
Equity in Education Coalition at a glance
In short: Equity in Education Coalition gave $3.1M across 23 grants in 2023 (avg $133K), mostly in Washington. 52% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,052,367
- +52.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $132,712
- +39.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $52,000
- Total assets
- $1,718,146
- +15.7% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Equity in Education Coalition
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 12Th Ave 830, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 486-6031
Website: https://eec-wa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Equity in Education Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Communities in Schools WA ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 73 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and website focus on Washington State. All of its listed 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Equity in Education Coalition open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $112K; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $51K first-time, $60K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $199K (2021) to $3.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 23 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools WA Federal Way, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $1,000,000 |
| Freshstart Seattle, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $424,600 |
| Northwest Center Renton, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $214,985 |
| Tribal Technology Training Edmonds, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $181,872 |
| Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation Ephrata, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $166,750 |
| Cambodian American Council of WA Tacoma, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $140,000 |
| Mission Africa Auburn, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $140,000 |
| Latinos En Spokane Spokane, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $110,000 |
| Filipino Community of Seattle Seattle, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $100,000 |
| Centro-Americano Seattle, WA | Digital Equity-Digital Navigation | $60,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,718,146 | $7,699,185 | $7,467,986 | $3,052,367 | 23 | $10,692 |
| 2022 | $1,484,759 | $5,150,009 | $4,517,872 | $1,995,909 | 21 | $35 |
| 2021 | $809,044 | $2,374,866 | $1,633,193 | $199,000 | 9 | $7 |
| 2020 | $155,312 | $1,307,036 | $1,336,746 | $422,852 | 20 | $11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to eliminate the opportunity gap and promote birth-through-career success for all children of color in Washington State. Its website describes advocacy for fair school funding, anti-racist policies and inclusive curriculum; community-led solutions; digital access and skills; and equitable early learning and K–12 education.
The organization’s 2023 filing describes programs in digital equity, food security, and equitable school funding. Its digital-equity program description refers to broadband, hardware, and internet knowledge for marginalized communities affected by COVID-19. Its school-funding description says the Funding Our Future Washington Coalition advocates for a sustainable, student-centered funding formula and resources for students with special education and bilingual needs.
In 2023, the organization’s grants included support for a range of community organizations. For example, Northwest Center describes its mission as promoting the growth, development, and independence of people with disabilities through therapy, education, and work opportunities. Tribal Technology Training says it focuses on digital-navigation training and devices for tribal communities. Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation describes work supporting immigrant, Latinx, women, and other underrepresented communities through advocacy, education, health outreach, and community support. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the organization awarded 23 grants totaling $3,052,367. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $52,000. The listed 2023 grants were all to recipients in Washington, and the largest grants were designated for digital equity and digital navigation.
The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Communities in Schools WA, $424,600 to Freshstart, $214,985 to Northwest Center, $181,872 to Tribal Technology Training, and $166,750 to Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation. Other notable awards included $140,000 each to Cambodian American Council of WA and Mission Africa, $110,000 to Latinos en Spokane, and $100,000 to Filipino Community of Seattle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2023 filing lists Hariun Martin-Morris as president, Bernal Baca as vice president, Deborah Cano-Lee as secretary, Hugo Nicholas as treasurer, Keoki Kanuoe as director, and Sharonne Navas as executive director.
Equity in Education Coalition is led by Sharonne Navas, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sharonne Navas
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $125K (2023)
Harium Martin-Morris
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keoki Kanuoe
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernal Baca
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Cano-Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugo Nicholas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $125K, to Sharonne Navas (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Equity in Education Coalition
How much does Equity in Education Coalition give each year?
Equity in Education Coalition gave $3.1M across 23 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $2.0M across 21 grants.
What is Equity in Education Coalition's typical grant size?
Equity in Education Coalition's median grant in 2023 was $52,000, and its average grant was $132,712, across 23 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Equity in Education Coalition that year got $112K on average.
Where does Equity in Education Coalition give grants?
Equity in Education Coalition gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (7 grants), Federal Way, WA (3 grants), Tacoma, WA (3 grants) and Auburn, WA (2 grants).
Does Equity in Education Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Equity in Education Coalition's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Digital Equity-Digital Navigation" (22 grants).
Who are Equity in Education Coalition's largest grantees?
Equity in Education Coalition's largest 2023 grantees include Communities in Schools WA ($1,000,000), Freshstart ($424,600) and Northwest Center ($214,985), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Equity in Education Coalition?
Equity in Education Coalition reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.7M.
What does Equity in Education Coalition fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to eliminate the opportunity gap and promote birth-through-career success for all children of color in Washington State. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Equity in Education Coalition?
Equity in Education Coalition has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check eec-wa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Equity in Education Coalition's EIN?
Equity in Education Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4447635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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