Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF) is a nationally accredited nonprofit community foundation headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Founded in 1981, GTCF serves as a catalyst, connector, and knowledge facilitator for the Pierce County region. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and manages more than 600 individual, family, and agency funds on behalf of donors and the community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$185.7M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.3M
+77.8% YoY
Grant Count
189
+7.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
+65.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
GTCF's mission is to connect people, knowledge, and funding to build a racially equitable, accessible, inclusive Pierce County, now and for generations to come. The foundation strengthens the community by fostering generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Youth programs and expanded learning opportunities
- Basic needs and poverty alleviation
- Housing
- Education access
- Community-driven civic engagement
- Neighborhoods and communities
- Environment
- Access to capital
- Philanthropic education and legacy giving
Grantmaking
GTCF delivered $18.6 million to the community through 1,185 grants to 524 grantees in 2024. Approximately 85% of funding was directed by fund advisors, while 15% of grants and resources were aligned by GTCF staff for philanthropic investments supporting emerging community movements and other strategic priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GTCF primarily funds in Pierce County, Washington, with additional grantmaking activity in Oregon and Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $207.1 million (as of December 31, 2025)
Total Giving: $18,966,072 (2024)
Total Revenues: $25,187,478 (2024)
Total Expenses: $22,957,398 (2024)
Annual Revenue: $13.7 million (based on earlier reporting)
Total Liabilities: $2.63 million (2023)
Employees: 14-21 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $185,695,628 | $177,618,126 | $162,818,219 |
| Revenue | $25,187,478 | $15,483,538 | $34,414,897 |
| Expenses | $22,957,398 | $15,280,929 | $11,943,782 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,805,332 | $4,841,223 | $4,872,331 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Annual Grants (Endowed Funds)
GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies by fund
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Foundation of Art Award
GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000 per award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spark Grants
GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Mohammad Mousa, Chief Financial Officer
- Stacey Guadnola, Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Seth Kirby, Chief Impact Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI FORTE HARNICK | CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| WAYNE WILLIAMS | VICE CHAIR | 1.75 | — |
| KITTY- ANN VAN DOORNINCK | SECRETARY | 1.25 | — |
| PRISCILLA LISICICH | TREASURER | 1.75 | — |
| AHLMAHZ NEGASH | AT LARGE | 1.25 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ALGEO | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| CHRISTINA BLOCKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JACQUES COLON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM FISHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| BRETT FRESHWATERS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TORY GREEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| IVAN HARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| NATHE LAWVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN MELLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LYLE QUASIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANETTE ROATCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONO SABLAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ART WANG | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RICHARD WOO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL YODER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHI LITTMANN | CEO | 40 | $335,684 |
| MO MOUSA | CFO | 40 | $232,216 |
| MEGAN SUKYS | CHIEF STRATEGY / COMM. OFFICER | 40 | $152,982 |
| SETH KIRBY | CHIEF IMAPCT OFFICER | 40 | $153,495 |
| STACEY GUADNOLA | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $144,052 |
| DOUG PAGE | SENIOR LEGACY FELLOW | 36 | $120,206 |
| STEPHEN SAALFELD | PHILANTHROPY ADVISOR | 36 | $106,570 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
GTCF has announced multiple rounds of grants supporting vulnerable populations and community needs. The foundation distributed $545,000 through the Pierce County Connected Fund to 31 organizations, entities, and agencies. Additional funding of $204,000 through Pierce County Connected supported foster youth, youth with disabilities, and refugees during COVID-19 conditions.
Foundation Announces Latest Round of Grants - Greater Tacoma Community FoundationThe foundation maintains active engagement in community knowledge facilitation, network building, and philanthropic education initiatives to support long-term community development and generational wealth transfer within Pierce County.
Foundation Announces Latest Round of Grants - Greater Tacoma Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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