INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PRIVATE CAMPUSES IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+16.5% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$111K
+16.5% YoY
About Independent Colleges of Washington
Based on IRS filings
Independent Colleges of Washington is a nonprofit organization 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 $1.0M. Net investment income was $216K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,366,897 | $3,827,869 | $3,972,193 |
| Revenue | $2,873,827 | $2,371,830 | $2,074,892 |
| Expenses | $2,858,091 | $2,470,657 | $2,313,975 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $216,447 | $129,644 | $65,682 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Whitworth University ($129,223), Seattle Pacific University ($125,864), Saint Martin's University ($119,602).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY SPOKANE, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $129,223 |
| SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SEATTLE, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $125,864 |
| SAINT MARTIN'S UNIVERSITY LACEY, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $119,602 |
| PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY TACOMA, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $117,832 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $116,279 |
| WHITMAN COLLEGE WALLA WALLA, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $115,218 |
| SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SEATTLE, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $108,764 |
| GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SPOKANE, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $96,798 |
| HERITAGE UNIVERSITY TOPPENISH, WA | SCHOLARSHIP AID; & COST AVOIDANCE | $70,960 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI STANDISH-KUON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $339,332 |
| ISIAAH CRAWFORD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN KELLY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| THAYNE M MCCULLOH | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW PRATHER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | — |
| AMY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BUFUMO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLAN BELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH BOLTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BROWNSBERGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAT CALLANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GORDON CLARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DIVINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT FRIEDMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERNADINE GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTOFER JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE KAAI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JILL MACKIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MCQUILKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOELLE SKAGA NAUSIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEANA PORTERFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDUARDO M PENALVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PARKER PHEND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSANA REYES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN SMALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEFAN AGYEMANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW C SUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON THACKSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM THOEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE MARIE TIMBERLAKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDY TINSETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM YEARBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDY ZIMMERMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD E BANGERT II | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| KENNETH J GOODCHILD | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independent Colleges of Washington?
Independent Colleges of Washington is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Independent Colleges of Washington?
As of 2025, Independent Colleges of Washington holds $4.4M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.0M in 2025.
Where does Independent Colleges of Washington operate?
Independent Colleges of Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Independent Colleges of Washington award?
In 2025, Independent Colleges of Washington awarded 9 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $111K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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