Homesight Community Development
Homesight Community Development is a Seattle, Washington-based public charity. Its 2024 filing describes work to improve the physical, economic, and social environment of economically disadvantaged communities in the Puget Sound region of King County, with community development and real estate development among its activities.
Homesight Community Development at a glance
In short: Homesight Community Development gave $898K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $898,273
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $69,098
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,455,081
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Homesight Community Development
- Contact
Mailing address: 5117 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 760-4215
Website: https://homesightwa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Homesight Community Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Literacy Source ($269K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its primary purpose as serving the Puget Sound region of King County, Washington, and its community development work as focused on reducing displacement in South Seattle. Its website describes community and business development work in Southeast Seattle and affordable home development within Seattle and South King County. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 4% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $898K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Source Seattle, WA | Ready to Work | $268,510 |
| Asian Counseling & Referral Service Seattle, WA | Ready to Work | $211,107 |
| Neighborhood House Seattle, WA | Ready to Work | $73,555 |
| Somali Community Services of Seattle Seattle, WA | Ready to Work | $43,851 |
| 6645 South Prospect LLC Tacoma, WA | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
| Alpha Sharp Development Partners Inc Las Vegas, NV | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
| Build Mod LLC Seattle, WA | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
| CCC Joint LLC Tukwila, WA | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
| Impact Development Group LLP Tacoma, WA | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
| JLE Development LLC Tacoma, WA | Field Order 15 Disbursement | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,455,081 | $1,947,551 | $2,033,429 | $898,273 | 13 |
| 2021 | $2,528,911 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,813,298 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, the organization states that its primary purpose is to improve the physical, economic, and social environment of historically economically disadvantaged and depressed communities in the Puget Sound region of King County, Washington. The filing says its community development work aims to decrease displacement of residents and businesses in South Seattle through community-led projects and programs, including digital access and education, commercial marketing and promotion campaigns, and cultural community events. It also describes real estate development projects as revitalizing neighborhoods and business districts, and identifies Othello Square as a project for which the organization is lead developer.
The website describes HomeSight’s broader work as including homebuyer education, counseling, and lending; affordable home development; and technical assistance and resources for community organizations and businesses. Its Field Order 15 Fund page describes a reparative lending program with Black Home Initiative intended to help Black developers build affordable homes, offering project-planning grants, technical support, and eligibility for low-interest pre-development lending.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Homesight Community Development reported 13 grants totaling $898,273. Grant amounts ranged from $21,250 to $268,510, with a median of $35,000.
The largest reported grants included $268,510 to Literacy Source and $211,107 to Asian Counseling & Referral Service, both for “Ready to Work”; and $73,555 to Neighborhood House. The filing also lists grants of $43,851 to Somali Community Services of Seattle for “Ready to Work” and multiple $35,000 grants for “Field Order 15 Disbursement,” including to 6645 South Prospect LLC, Alpha Sharp Development Partners Inc, Build Mod LLC, CCC Joint LLC, Impact Development Group LLP, JLE Development LLC, Sustainabuildity LLC, and Louis Rudolph Homes.
Literacy Source describes its mission as providing foundational education for adults to create opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities. Neighborhood House says it opens doors for people facing language, cultural, and systemic barriers to housing, health, education, and economic opportunity.
The filing says organizations are selected based on alignment of goals and mission with HomeSight, HomeSight Community Development, and the immediate community, or as specified in subrecipient grant agreements. Depending on grant requirements, expenditure substantiation may be required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herman Tam as president and treasurer and Talya Miller as secretary. Board members listed are Nicole Bascomb Greene, Sean McKenna, Terry Miller, Nadine Morgan, Mickey Ross, Jamaar Smiley, Steve Williams, and Juan Cotto (through September 2024).
Homesight Community Development is led by Herman Tam, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herman Tam
President & Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Smith
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Valenta
Director of Community Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sekai Senwosret
Director of Resource Development
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammie Anders
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Uche Okezie
Real Estate Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Miller
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Cotto
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamaar Smiley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dixon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Bascomb Greene
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean McKenna
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talya Miller
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Katrina Freeburg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Dotson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Bryant (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rhonda Smith-Banchero (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Lang (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Nicole Bascomb-Green (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nikita Mathis (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Perkins (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mateo Garibaldi (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Natalie Hester Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Robinson (2020) — Treasurer E
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 Homesight Community Development
How much does Homesight Community Development give each year?
Homesight Community Development gave $898K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Homesight Community Development's typical grant size?
Homesight Community Development's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $69,098, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Homesight Community Development give grants?
Homesight Community Development gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Tacoma, WA (4 grants).
Does Homesight Community Development give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Homesight Community Development's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Field Order 15 Disbursement" (9 grants) and "Ready to Work" (4 grants).
Who are Homesight Community Development's largest grantees?
Homesight Community Development's largest 2024 grantees include Literacy Source ($268,510), Asian Counseling & Referral Service ($211,107) and Neighborhood House ($73,555), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Homesight Community Development?
Homesight Community Development reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Homesight Community Development fund?
In its 2024 filing, the organization states that its primary purpose is to improve the physical, economic, and social environment of historically economically disadvantaged and depressed communities in the Puget Sound region of King County, Washington. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Homesight Community Development?
Homesight Community Development has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check homesightwa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Homesight Community Development's EIN?
Homesight Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4218470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Homesight Community Development funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/homesight-community-development-morg_47200e96a30d41ddafe1c14b3e1d319c
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