Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredits institutions of higher education by applying evidence-informed standards and processes to support continuous improvements and promote equitable student achievement and success.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.8M
+15.4% YoY
Revenue
$6.1M
+4.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$322K
+70.6% YoY
Expenses
$5.4M
+4.1% YoY
About Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Commission on Colleges and is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in REDMOND, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $322K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,761,538 | $11,921,312 | $11,365,432 |
| Revenue | $6,109,147 | $5,821,361 | $4,754,523 |
| Expenses | $5,353,474 | $5,142,550 | $3,997,431 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $321,940 | $188,722 | $146,543 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Ramaswamy | President | 40 | $502,697 |
| Selena M Grace | Executive VP | 40 | $260,940 |
| Ronald W Larsen | Senior VP | 40 | $230,031 |
| Edward J Harri | Senior VP | 40 | $218,901 |
| Mahalaxmi Bangera | Senior VP | 40 | $210,753 |
| Jessica Stahl | VP Data | 40 | $209,778 |
| Randy J Aliment | Senior VP Legal | 40 | $186,157 |
| Joseph P Calise | Dir. of IT | 40 | $118,379 |
| Mellisa A Thoreson | Dir. of Planning | 40 | $114,462 |
| Shanna A Toth | Chief of Staff | 40 | $124,151 |
| Marlene Tromp | Chair | 1 | — |
| Scott Finnie | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Marie A Chisholm-Burns | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stefani Hicswa | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lisa Avery | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Boyd L Baggett | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Ryan Carpenter | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Sean Chandler | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Noelle Cockett | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Isiaah Crawford | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Chad Hickox | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Staci Martin | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Kevin Melcher | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Brad Mortensen | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Patricia Moy | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Tamara Rozhon | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Joseph Schaffer | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Carli Schiffner | Commissioner | 1 | — |
| Daniel White | Commissioner | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Commission on Colleges and?
Northwest Commission on Colleges and is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in REDMOND, WA. It holds $13.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Commission on Colleges and?
As of 2024, Northwest Commission on Colleges and holds $13.8M in total assets with $6.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Northwest Commission on Colleges and operate?
Northwest Commission on Colleges and has awarded grants in Georgia, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
What is Northwest Commission on Colleges and's EIN?
Northwest Commission on Colleges and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1889101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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