Inatai Foundation is a 501(c)(4) grantmaking organization based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Pasco, Washington. The foundation was established in 2016 from the proceeds of the sale of Group Health Cooperative to Kaiser Permanente. The organization operates as a multiracial grantmaking foundation committed to transforming the balance of power to ensure equity and racial justice across Washington state and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4B
+6.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$71.0M
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
303
+5.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$234K
+5.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To transform the balance of power to ensure equity and racial justice across Washington state and beyond.
The foundation is inspired by and accountable to leaders and organizations with bold visions for racial justice and equity building power in racially diverse communities across Washington state. The foundation's work encompasses four distinct areas:
- Grantmaking
- Relationship building
- Policy and advocacy
- Investment management
The foundation prioritizes funding community-rooted organizations and leaders. More than 80 percent of the organizations supported are led by people of color.
Grantmaking
Since beginning significant grantmaking in 2019, Inatai Foundation has awarded $220 million to community organizations. During 2024, the foundation provided more than 600 grants and contributions and hosted several in-person gatherings for grantees and community organizations.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,100 to $1,500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Washington state, with additional activity in Oregon and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $2,365,213,466 (2024)
Total Giving: $71,385,010 (2024)
Total Revenue: $42,472,731 (2024)
Total Expenses: $97,204,905 (2024)
Staff: 68 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,365,213,466 | $2,212,372,777 | $2,068,686,971 |
| Revenue | $42,472,731 | $-2,385,235 | $115,665,680 |
| Expenses | $97,204,905 | $86,500,562 | $82,535,606 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $971,998 | $-3,933,182 | $120,439,689 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Inatai Foundation
Campaigns, Litigation, Issues, & Policy (CLIP) Fund
INATAI FOUNDATION
Amount
$75,000 - $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Power Grant
INATAI FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Emerging Opportunities
INATAI 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
Nichole June Maher serves as President & CEO of Inatai Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENG WANG | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $589,188 |
| NICHOLE MAHER | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $808,257 |
| CHARLOTTE ZHANG | SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER | 40 | $418,474 |
| BRENDA ANIBARRO | VP OF LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $368,572 |
| CARMEN BERKLEY | VP OF STRATEGY & IMPACT | 40 | $344,035 |
| STEVEN COLE-SCHWARTZ | VP OF GRANTMAKING | 40 | $344,235 |
| CORY SBARBARO | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (THRU 5/24) | 38.8 | $326,591 |
| BRANDY DUKES | VP OF OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $299,059 |
| ANJI LIN | SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER | 40 | $303,850 |
| CARMEN LOH | FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR | 38 | $209,682 |
| SETH KIRBY | CHAIR | 2.3 | $42,000 |
| MARTHA CHOE | VICE CHAIR | 2.4 | $35,000 |
| JANMARIE WARD | TREASURER | 2.2 | $35,000 |
| LUZ VEGA-MARQUIS | DIRECTOR | 2.6 | $35,000 |
| DR AMERICA BRACHO PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | $35,000 |
| DR BENJAMIN DANIELSON | DIRECTOR | 2.2 | $35,000 |
| DR DAVID FLEMING | DIRECTOR | 2.2 | $35,000 |
| PETER VAN OPPEN | DIRECTOR | 2.6 | $35,000 |
| BRENDA RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $32,000 |
| KAZI JOSHUA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $32,000 |
| MELVIN BRIAN CLADOOSBY | DIRECTOR | 1.8 | $32,000 |
| SITA SYMONETTE | DIRECTOR | 1.9 | $32,000 |
| KATHERINE BELL | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/24) | 0.5 | $16,000 |
| MARISA GRANT | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/24) | 1.5 | $16,000 |
| JOEL MOFFETT | DIRECTOR (FROM 6/24) | 1.4 | $16,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Power Builders series (also known as Constructores Del Poder), an initiative focused on building community power for racial justice and equity across Washington state.
Nichole June Maher, President & CEO, marked her seventh anniversary with the foundation while highlighting the organization's 50-Year Vision, calling on institutional leaders to meet the moment in advancing racial justice and equity.
The foundation has expanded its grantmaking reach, with recent grants supporting investigative journalism and community-based organizations serving diverse populations across Washington state.
Inatai Foundation awards $125,000 in grants to El Sol de Yakima, Herald-RepublicSubject 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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