Northwest Biosolids
The organization's purpose is to find the beneficial uses of biosolids and safe ways to manage it regionally.
Northwest Biosolids at a glance
In short: Northwest Biosolids gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,594
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,797
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,797
- Total assets
- $698,754
- -2.4% 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 Northwest Biosolids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Washington ($38K). Together the top 2 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2025) to $382K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Research Grant | $38,023 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Research Grant | $13,571 |
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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 | $698,754 | $584,239 | $569,995 | $51,594 | 2 | $16,419 |
| 2024 | $715,962 | $556,629 | $440,980 | $55,709 | 2 | $9,029 |
| 2023 | $561,609 | $630,925 | $541,063 | $112,303 | 2 | $4 |
| 2022 | $753,068 | $464,551 | $217,435 | — | — | $3 |
| 2021 | $544,823 | $336,051 | $258,354 | $152,743 | 3 | $2,574 |
| 2019 | $462,995 | $496,504 | $541,638 | $382,009 | 4 | $2,019 |
About Northwest Biosolids
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Biosolids is a public charity, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $699K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Biosolids is led by James Dunbar, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Dunbar
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Winans
Director
Vice President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deidre Bartlett
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jr Inman
Director
Board Member → Executive Officio Director, 2022
Executive Officio Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Van Ham
Director
Board Member → Executive Officio Director, 2022
Executive Officio Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cat Gowan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Macleod Pappidas
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gates
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaiah Langi
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Landon Reigelman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Gheseger
Past President
President → Past President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Nydegger
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kasie Auger
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Campbell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amy Ohlinger (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Rebecca Singer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Karla Guevarra (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Terri Prather (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Thompson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Wilson (2019–2022) — Executive Officio Director
- Former: Maile A. Lono-Batura (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Steve Thompson (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Brady Linden (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Daryl Bullard (2019) — Director
- Former: Tony Chiras (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Northwest Biosolids
How much does Northwest Biosolids give each year?
Northwest Biosolids gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 2 grants.
How large is Northwest Biosolids?
Northwest Biosolids reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $584K.
Where does Northwest Biosolids operate?
Northwest Biosolids has awarded grants in Arizona, Oregon, Washington.
What is Northwest Biosolids's EIN?
Northwest Biosolids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1609567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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