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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$137.0M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Experience Learning Community
Based on IRS filings
Experience Learning Community is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $137.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $137,047,590 | $146,242,605 | $148,344,162 |
| Revenue | $21,040,617 | $24,243,723 | $19,751,552 |
| Expenses | $30,004,259 | $26,106,558 | $23,964,041 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,446,073 | $996,710 | $245,896 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Experience Learning Community
Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF)
EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sensory-Friendly Programs
EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sound Off!
EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Elc Development ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELC DEVELOPMENT SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JODY ALLEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SHAUNTA HYDE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARJORIE THOMAS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVINA INSLEE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DANA FRANK | CIVIC DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) | 1 | — |
| TIM BIERMAN | CIVIC DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE QUISENBERRY | CIVIC DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEREMY BEASLEY | CIVIC DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) | 1 | — |
| BENONI TAGOE | CIVIC DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANIE HENDRIX | CIVIC DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW NORMAN | CIVIC DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CHU | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $199,548 |
| MICHELE SMITH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $407,079 |
| JACOB MCMURRAY | CHIEF COLLECTIONS & EXHIB. OFFICER | 40 | $176,132 |
| JAMES VEGAS | VP OF MUSEUM OPS. & GOV. AFFAIRS | 40 | $169,077 |
| TONI GODWIN SELLS | CHIEF BUSINESS & OPS OFFICER | 40 | $195,791 |
| NICOLE CARRIDO | VP MARKETING STRATEGY & SPONSORSHIPS | 40 | $170,579 |
| JESSICA LANE | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & PROGRAMS | 40 | $133,187 |
| KERIANNE HALPIN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & REVENUE | 40 | $140,204 |
| HOLLY MINCH | DIRECTOR, IT | 40 | $148,990 |
| LAURA PEPPEL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $131,711 |
| BRADLEY PURKEY | SENIOR INTERACTIVE TECH PRODUCER | 40 | $102,258 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Experience Learning Community?
Experience Learning Community is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $137.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Experience Learning Community?
As of 2024, Experience Learning Community holds $137.0M in total assets with $21.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Experience Learning Community operate?
Experience Learning Community has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Experience Learning Community award?
In 2024, Experience Learning Community awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Experience Learning Community's EIN?
Experience Learning Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1626784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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