Foundation for Washington State Courts
Foundation for Washington State Courts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve courthouse safety and enhance the quality of justice by providing support and grant funding for courts across the state.
Foundation for Washington State Courts at a glance
In short: Foundation for Washington State Courts gave $42K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,380
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,476
- Median grant
- $8,947
- Total assets
- $286,596
- +249.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Foundation for Washington State Courts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clark County Superior Court ($10K). Together the top 5 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County Superior Court | 2 Radios and 6 Wands | $10,200 |
| Whatcom County District & Superior Court | Entryway Safety Enhancements | $9,921 |
| Grays Harbor County Court | Assisted Listening System | $8,947 |
| Lincoln County District Court | Metal Detector | $7,612 |
| Clallam County Superior Court | Weapons Lockers/ Cabinets | $5,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $286,596 | $265,769 | $57,002 | $42,380 | 5 |
| 2024 | $82,014 | $94,860 | $68,072 | — | — |
About Foundation for Washington State Courts
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Washington State Courts is a public charity, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $287K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $42K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Washington State Courts is led by Roy Umlauf, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 26 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roy Umlauf
President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adison Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alison Turnbull
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mensik
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kestle
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Gardner
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Webber
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hastings
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ann Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Sweeney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Roeder
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wilke
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Fricke
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brennen Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Clarke
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Allison
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paris Kallas
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Flennaugh
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Crumb
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fogg
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theo Angelis
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tomas Gahan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Rosato
Past President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Blackburn
Secrectary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Wurdeman
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vertetis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Washington State Courts
How much does Foundation for Washington State Courts give each year?
Foundation for Washington State Courts gave $42K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Foundation for Washington State Courts's typical grant size?
Foundation for Washington State Courts's median grant in 2025 was $8,947, and its average grant was $8,476, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Does Foundation for Washington State Courts give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Washington State Courts's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Foundation for Washington State Courts's largest grantees?
Foundation for Washington State Courts's largest 2025 grantees include Clark County Superior Court ($10,200), Whatcom County District & Superior Court ($9,921) and Grays Harbor County Court ($8,947), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Washington State Courts?
Foundation for Washington State Courts reported $287K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is Foundation for Washington State Courts's EIN?
Foundation for Washington State Courts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1747158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 5, 2026)
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