To achieve progress through government,by the people, and for the people, in Washington state.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$946K
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$498K
+20.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
-24.7% YoY
About Fuse Washington
Based on IRS filings
Fuse Washington is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $946K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $498K.
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 | $946,461 | $1,009,970 | $1,119,018 |
| Revenue | $2,004,998 | $1,764,437 | $1,053,176 |
| Expenses | $2,287,413 | $1,993,598 | $1,103,809 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $525 | $447 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Together for Progress ($245,000), In Union USA Action ($70,000), Strategic Victory Fund ($57,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Union USA Action Washington, DC | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $70,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $5,000 |
| Fuse Votes Seattle, WA | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $15,000 |
| Strategic Victory Fund Raleigh, NC | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $57,500 |
| Power to the Polls Washington, DC | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $43,000 |
| Fuerte Arts Phoenix, AZ | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $17,000 |
| Together for Progress Seattle, WA | to provide support for grassroots organizing | $245,000 |
| Defend Washington Seattle, WA | Ballot iniative support | $45,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ostrom | Executive Director | 21.6 | $71,175 |
| Daniel Weise | Chair | 1 | — |
| Adam Glickman | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Julie Robinson | Director | 1 | — |
| Ahmed Gaya | Director | 1 | — |
| Dean Nielsen | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Hansen | Director | 1 | — |
| Lyle Quasim | Director | 1 | — |
| Leah Snyder | Director | 1 | — |
| Raman Khanna | Director | 1 | — |
| Yazmin Mehdi | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamielyn Wheeler | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fuse Washington?
Fuse Washington is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $946K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fuse Washington?
As of 2024, Fuse Washington holds $946K in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $498K in 2024.
Where does Fuse Washington operate?
Fuse Washington has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Fuse Washington award?
In 2024, Fuse Washington awarded 8 grants totaling $498K — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fuse Washington's EIN?
Fuse Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0573960. 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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