Independent Colleges of Washington
Independent Colleges of Washington is the leading advocate for not-for-profit, private campuses in washington state.
Independent Colleges of Washington at a glance
In short: Independent Colleges of Washington gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $126K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,137,286
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $126,365
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $131,473
- Total assets
- $4,366,897
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Independent Colleges of Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitworth University ($144K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 47 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Independent Colleges of Washington gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $709K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $144,417 |
| Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $141,058 |
| Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $134,796 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $133,026 |
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $131,473 |
| Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $130,412 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $123,958 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $111,992 |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA | Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance | $86,154 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,366,897 | $2,873,827 | $2,858,091 | $1,137,286 | 9 | $216,447 |
| 2024 | $3,827,869 | $2,371,830 | $2,470,657 | $1,011,600 | 9 | $129,644 |
| 2023 | $3,972,193 | $2,074,892 | $2,313,975 | $887,563 | 9 | $65,682 |
| 2022 | $3,216,327 | $2,667,290 | $2,016,773 | $741,423 | 10 | $18,002 |
| 2021 | $2,855,247 | $1,760,226 | $1,929,774 | $729,691 | 10 | $16,952 |
| 2020 | $2,804,619 | $2,451,604 | $1,812,147 | $709,456 | 10 | $27,584 |
About Independent Colleges of Washington
Based on IRS filings
Independent Colleges of Washington is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $216K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independent Colleges of Washington is led by Terri Standish-Kuon, President & CEO on filings since 2021; 1 of 37 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terri Standish-Kuon
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$233K (2021) → $339K (2025)
Isiaah Crawford
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Belton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew C. Sund
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Marie Timberlake
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Divine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Yearby
Director
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristofer Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parker Phend
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Callans
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Tinseth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Thoen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Kaai
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Small
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo M. Penalver
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Parker
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Thackston
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Zimmermann
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Friedman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McQuilkin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Agyemang
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susana Reyes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bolton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bufumo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deana Porterfield
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernadine Griffin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Mackie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joelle Skaga Nausin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Brownsberger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Prather
Secretary-Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thayne M. McCulloh
Past Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kelly
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth J. Goodchild
Emeritus
Director → Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Bangert II
Emeritus
Director → Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Kimerly Rorschach (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nikisha Reyes-Grange (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Ouellette (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Betsy Cadwallader (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John McVay (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Mike Ridgeway-Maas (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Pete Menjares (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Bonds-Raacke (2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Rehrmann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Roy F. Heynderickx (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Jones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Theresa Standish-Kuon (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Ed Grogan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathleen M. Murray (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Adriana Villafan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beck A. Taylor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ben Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel J. Martin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dina Fifadra (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jose E. Gaitan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liz Gorman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lorrie Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Ridgeway (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shelly O'Quinn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen V. Sundborg (2021) — Director
- Former: Ian Metz (2020) — Director
- Former: Isaiah Crawford (2020) — Director
- Former: Jamilia Sherls Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathy Murray (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Bouchey (2020) — Director
- Former: Lyle Quasim (2020) — Director
- Former: Rhona Kwiram (2020) — Director
- Former: Shaunta Hyde (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Sundborg Sj (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $339K, to Terri Standish-Kuon (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Independent Colleges of Washington
How much does Independent Colleges of Washington give each year?
Independent Colleges of Washington gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 9 grants.
What is Independent Colleges of Washington's typical grant size?
Independent Colleges of Washington's median grant in 2025 was $131,473, and its average grant was $126,365, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Independent Colleges of Washington give grants?
Independent Colleges of Washington gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants), Tacoma, WA (2 grants) and Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Independent Colleges of Washington give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Independent Colleges of Washington's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Aid; & Cost Avoidance" (9 grants).
Who are Independent Colleges of Washington's largest grantees?
Independent Colleges of Washington's largest 2025 grantees include Whitworth University ($144,417), Seattle Pacific University ($141,058) and Saint Martin's University ($134,796), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Independent Colleges of Washington?
Independent Colleges of Washington reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Independent Colleges of Washington?
Independent Colleges of Washington is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Independent Colleges of Washington's EIN?
Independent Colleges of Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0614877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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