Greater Seattle Partners
Our vision is that every person in the greater seattle region has an opportunity to prosper. We will do that by attracting quality family/living wage jobs to all parts of the region; sustaining jobs across all income levels; telling the story globally of our talent, pioneering spirit, unique communities and high quality of life; and collaborating with community and economic development organizations and partners.
Greater Seattle Partners at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,053,914
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,829,596
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $-895
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,580,252
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Seattle Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee Artisan Initiative Seattle, WA | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Community Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,053,914 | $2,829,596 | $2,580,252 | — | — | $-895 |
| 2023 | $887,434 | $2,235,233 | $2,537,860 | $20,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,315,406 | $930,360 | $2,037,179 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,408,899 | $964,300 | $2,287,972 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,819,062 | $4,071,769 | $1,986,000 | — | — | — |
About Greater Seattle Partners
Based on IRS filings
Greater Seattle Partners is a public charity 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 $1.1M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Seattle Partners is led by Brian Surratt, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Surratt
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$230K (2022) → $273K (2024)
Shane Jones
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Davis
Chief Economic Development & Senior Vice President
Vice President of Global Trade & Investment → Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President, 2023
Chief Economic Development Officer & Senior Vice President → Chief Economic Development & Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $217K (2024)
Robert Payne
Vice President of Economic Development
Vice President, Marketing & Communications → Vice President & Marketing, 2023
Vice President & Marketing → Vice President of Economic Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$148K (2021) → $170K (2024)
Rebecca Lovell
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $254K (2024)
Bill McSherry
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Franklin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Fraser
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Bachman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Moga
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Loesch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Backus
Board Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Florino
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Woodards
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dow Constantine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Bichsel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Cho
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McClellan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Harrell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chewon Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Kerr
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Markham McIntyre
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neepaporn A. Boungjaktha
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Traci Buxton
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Dave Somers (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Delee Shoemaker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Hougardy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Will Einstein (2020–2022) — Membership Chair
- Former: Barb Wilson (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian McGowan (2020–2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Karen Schartman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Bowman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Mefford (2021) — Interim Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Cynthia Carrillo (2021) — Chief Economic & Development Officer
- Former: Emily Helms (2021) — Vice President of Operations
- Former: William McSherry (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Bill Robertson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Henderson (2020) — COO
- Former: Samantha Gotkin (2020) — Vice President of Operations
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $273K, to Brian Surratt (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Seattle Partners
How large is Greater Seattle Partners?
Greater Seattle Partners reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Greater Seattle Partners?
Greater Seattle Partners is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Seattle Partners operate?
Greater Seattle Partners has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Greater Seattle Partners's EIN?
Greater Seattle Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5212762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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