Northwest Human Resource Management Association
The purpose of Northwest Human Resource Management Association (NHRMA) is to advance the human resource profession by providing quality development, connection and recognition opportunities in Alaska, Oregon, and washington.
Northwest Human Resource Management Association at a glance
In short: Northwest Human Resource Management Association gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,007
- +866.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,669
- Median grant
- $9,669
- Total assets
- $882,399
- -4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Northwest Human Resource Management Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SHRM Alaska State Council ($10K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SHRM Alaska State Council Anchorage, AK | General Support | $9,669 |
| SHRM Oregon State Council Salem OR, OR | General Support | $9,669 |
| Southwest Washington SHRM Vancouver, WA | General Support | $9,669 |
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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 | $882,399 | $58,397 | $119,119 | $29,007 | 3 | $28,387 |
| 2024 | $924,377 | $142,350 | $97,186 | $3,000 | Total only | $16 |
| 2023 | $879,213 | $339,378 | $210,261 | $66,629 | 3 | $1,655 |
| 2022 | $750,096 | $13,477 | $159,665 | — | — | $18 |
| 2021 | $896,284 | $131,249 | $122,543 | — | — | $30 |
| 2020 | $887,578 | $45,576 | $145,834 | — | — | $74 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Northwest Human Resource Management Association
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Human Resource Management Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $882K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Human Resource Management Association is led by Michele Swift, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele Swift
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Webb
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbi Lasich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Rahm
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rydesky
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Elkinton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Clark
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Korsmo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reanette Etzler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Golden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Scalf
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Moreland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Harbrige
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Brown
Vice President
Director → Prof Development Director, 2024
Prof Development Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (33)
- Former: Julie Orchard (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Ann Kjera (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Chance Brimhall (2022–2023) — Past President
- Former: Katie Slick (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Shellie Brighton (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Danielle Huston (2023) — Director
- Former: Karlina Christensen-Lee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Bene (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Abbi Rudolph (2022) — Director
- Former: Don Paumier (2022) — Director
- Former: Jillian Caswell (2022) — Director
- Former: Lori Meagher (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tracy White (2022) — Director
- Former: Ann Kjerashrm-Scpsphr (2021) — Director
- Former: Chance Brimhallshrm-Cpphr (2021) — President
- Former: Lori Meaghermsashrm-Cp (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michele Swiftphdsphrshrm-Scp (2021) — Director
- Former: Roshelle Pavlinshrm-Scpsphr (2021) — Director
- Former: Shaueen Scottshrm-Scpsphr (2021) — Director
- Former: Shellie Brightonmshrphrshrm-Scp (2021) — Director
- Former: Alan Cabelly Phd Shrm-Scp Sphr (2020) — Director
- Former: Ann Kjera Shrm-Scp Sphr (2020) — Director
- Former: Chance Brimhall Shrm-Cp Phr (2020) — President
- Former: Charla Brown PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: Gayle Young Shrm-Cp (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristina Bader Shrm-Cp Phr (2020) — Director
- Former: Melyssa Roland Shrm-Cp Phr (2020) — Director
- Former: Ophelia Yan Shrm-Scp Sphr (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Renee Larsen Phr (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Roshelle Pavlin Shrm-Scp Sphr (2020) — Past-President
- Former: Sallie Stuvek Sphr (2020) — Director
- Former: Shauneen Scott Shrm-Scp Sphr (2020) — President-Elect
- Former: Tracy White Shrm-Scp Sphr (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.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Human Resource Management Association
How much does Northwest Human Resource Management Association give each year?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid.
What is Northwest Human Resource Management Association's typical grant size?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association's median grant in 2025 was $9,669, and its average grant was $9,669, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Northwest Human Resource Management Association give grants?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association's top state is Alaska, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Oregon (33%) and Washington (33%).
Does Northwest Human Resource Management Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Northwest Human Resource Management Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Northwest Human Resource Management Association?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association reported $882K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $58K.
What is Northwest Human Resource Management Association?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Tacoma, WA. It holds $882K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Northwest Human Resource Management Association's EIN?
Northwest Human Resource Management Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6031258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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