Friends of Seattle Waterfront
TO BRING PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND RESOURCES TOGETHER TO ENSURE WATERFRONT PARK THRIVES AS A VIBRANT GATHERING SPACE - UPLIFTING LOCALS, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS AND HONORING SEATTLE'S NATURAL BEAUTY AND STORIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.0M
-27.1% YoY
Revenue
$21.0M
-48.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2.9M
+173.1% YoY
Expenses
$28.7M
-15.0% YoY
About Friends of Seattle Waterfront
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Seattle Waterfront is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $2.9M.
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 | $25,011,571 | $34,331,385 | $26,413,747 |
| Revenue | $21,016,878 | $40,720,932 | $21,501,273 |
| Expenses | $28,741,877 | $33,808,963 | $27,418,369 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,868,561 | $1,050,248 | $357,344 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE WALKER | CHAIR AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE WRIGHT | VICE CHAIR AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN NESHOLM | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OLIVE GOH | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK GORDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM BYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN GEIGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEONARD FORSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTHA KONGSGAARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARLA BROLLIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FALONA JOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNIE NORDSTROM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS DEVORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLA LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI METCALF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STUART ROLFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYLEY RUNSTAD SWAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN KULLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL BINDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE STEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEWAN TESHOME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUIE UNGARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRADY WALKINSHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE HALPERIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAEMA SOMALYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAELA RAIKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY SHIGAKI | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $291,275 |
| ELDON TAM | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $204,000 |
| ANNA O'DONNELL | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $176,212 |
| YOON KANG-O'HIGGINS | SR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT & PROGRAMS | 40 | $170,000 |
| SHIVA SHAFII | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $144,525 |
| FRANK MERGES | SR MANAGER OF MARKETING & CONTENT | 40 | $106,822 |
| JOEY SMITH | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $105,883 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Seattle Waterfront?
Friends of Seattle Waterfront is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $25.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of Seattle Waterfront?
As of 2024, Friends of Seattle Waterfront holds $25.0M in total assets with $21.0M in annual revenue.
Where does Friends of Seattle Waterfront operate?
Friends of Seattle Waterfront has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Friends of Seattle Waterfront's EIN?
Friends of Seattle Waterfront's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0867356. 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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