Genesee Housing

Private foundation Seattle, WA EIN: 91-2169417

Genesee Housing is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it made $454K in qualifying distributions.

Genesee Housing at a glance

Total assets
$4,947,154
-0.9% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$630,870
+14.8% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$453,550
-16.7% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$736,392
-2.7% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$4,947,154$630,870$736,392$453,550$31,234
2023$4,990,469$549,344$757,071$544,509$30,111
2022$5,158,711$532,364$687,585$461,869$29,700
2021$5,310,633$541,041$690,654$1,829$24,753
2020$2,844,702$10,698$122,118——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Genesee Housing reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Genesee Housing is led by Yvette Watkins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Yvette Watkins

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bobby Musterman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debra Monroe

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kellanne Henry

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Hawley

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aki Amanuel

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Muslim Man

    Secretary-Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Genesee Housing

How large is Genesee Housing?

Genesee Housing reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $454K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Genesee Housing?

Genesee Housing is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Genesee Housing's EIN?

Genesee Housing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2169417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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