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Fusion-Friends United to Shelter

Public charity · Grantmaker Federal Way, WA EIN: 01-0814641 Website

To provide housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness in our community so they will have a safe, secure environment as they work towards self-sufficiency.

Key facts about Fusion-Friends United to Shelter

In short: Fusion-Friends United to Shelter gave $160K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
01-0814641
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$160,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$80,000
Median grant
$80,000
Total assets
$10,980,770
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$11.0M

+4.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$160K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$80K

About Fusion-Friends United to Shelter

Based on IRS filings

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Federal Way, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $507K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AuburnFederal Way

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 2 grants2025

In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $160K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Multi-Service Center: $120KMulti-Service Center$120KFederal Way United Methodist Church: $40KFederal Way United MethodistChurch$40K

The largest 2025 recipient was Multi-Service Center ($120K). Together the top 2 received $160K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Multi-Service Center Federal Way, WAProvide Household Goods to Their Clients$120,000
Federal Way United Methodist Church Auburn, WAProvide Household Goods to Their Clients$40,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$10,980,770$10,534,998$10,852,880
Revenue$4,076,842$2,696,258$2,944,553
Expenses$3,774,619$3,082,927$2,576,228
Net Investment Income$506,735$-72,703$57,437

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter is led by David Harrison, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • David Harrison

    Executive Director

    Chair → Executive Director From, 2021

    Executive Director From → Executive Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $46K (2020) → $133K (2025)

  • Sandy Huggins

    Chair

    Member-At-Large & Fund Development → Fund Development, 2021

    Fund Development → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carl Buehring

    Founder

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Siegler

    Past Chair

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2022

    Chair → Past Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy Ward

    Communications

    Member-At-Large & Communications → Communications, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pat Chesebro

    Housing Coordinator

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phil Wamba

    Founder

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Casey

    Secretary

    Member-At-Large → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katherine Festa

    Member-At-Large

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martin Moore

    Member-At-Large

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peggy Laporte

    Founder

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chrstine Krug

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2024

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Vicki Harguth

    Vice Chair

    Member-At-Large → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caleb Encinas Cortes

    Member-At-Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erik Johnson

    Member-At-Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Celski

    Member-At-Large

    New on the 2025 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Christina Miller (2023–2024) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Andrea Hogan (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
  • Former: Byron Hiller (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
  • Former: Kathy Gendron (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Ken Schiewetz (2020–2023) — Member-At-Large
  • Former: Thomas Cameron (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Cynthia Piennett (2022–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Shannon Curran (2023) — Member-At-Large
  • Former: Bob Wroblewski (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
  • Former: Cindy Piennett (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Robin O'Grady (2020–2021) — Executive Director to
  • Former: Shirley Ayers (2020–2021) — Office Manager
  • Former: Anita Beninger (2020) — Member-At-Large & Public Rel
  • Former: Paula Freeman (2020) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

David Harrison — Executive Director: $133KDavid HarrisonExecutive Director$133K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $133K, to David Harrison (Executive Director).

Frequently asked questions about Fusion-Friends United to Shelter

How much does Fusion-Friends United to Shelter give each year?

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter gave $160K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

How large is Fusion-Friends United to Shelter?

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.

What is Fusion-Friends United to Shelter?

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Federal Way, WA. It holds $11.0M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Fusion-Friends United to Shelter operate?

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter has awarded grants in Washington.

What is Fusion-Friends United to Shelter's EIN?

Fusion-Friends United to Shelter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0814641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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