Fusion-Friends United to Shelter
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.
Fusion-Friends United to Shelter at a glance
In short: Fusion-Friends United to Shelter gave $160K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $80,000
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $10,980,770
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fusion-Friends United to Shelter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Multi-Service Center ($120K). Together the top 2 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Service Center Federal Way, WA | Provide Household Goods to Their Clients | $120,000 |
| Federal Way United Methodist Church Auburn, WA | Provide Household Goods to Their Clients | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,980,770 | $4,076,842 | $3,774,619 | $160,000 | 2 | $506,735 |
| 2024 | $10,534,998 | $2,696,258 | $3,082,927 | — | — | $-72,703 |
| 2023 | $10,852,880 | $2,944,553 | $2,576,228 | — | — | $57,437 |
| 2022 | $9,657,315 | $1,701,064 | $1,940,100 | — | — | $15,711 |
| 2021 | $9,970,775 | $1,790,921 | $1,616,511 | — | — | $7,486 |
| 2020 | $9,797,380 | $2,948,595 | $1,066,038 | — | — | $8,958 |
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
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
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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