Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
We provide hope, education and support to sarcoma patients and their families in the pacific northwest while investing in research to improve cure rates for sarcomas.
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation at a glance
In short: Northwest Sarcoma Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $675,397
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Bob Ortblad Foundation Help$ Grants
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Care Packages Program
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jenna Westerholm Pediatric Help$ Program
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Northwest Sarcoma Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($10K).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Northwest Sarcoma Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $20K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $675,397 | $334,731 | $360,455 | $10,000 | 1 | $33,610 |
| 2023 | $621,095 | $363,711 | $321,983 | $10,000 | 1 | $15,803 |
| 2022 | $546,967 | $322,305 | $358,939 | $10,000 | 1 | $16,895 |
| 2021 | $654,262 | $375,115 | $309,319 | $20,000 | 2 | $29,297 |
| 2020 | $571,632 | $175,227 | $244,979 | $5,000 | 1 | $18,502 |
About Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $675K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation is led by Jo McNeal, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo McNeal
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $101K (2024)
Michael Lillie
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Chappie Conrad
Member
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Walsh
Secretary
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Sweeney
Member
Vice President → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Anderson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wagner
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elana Emlen
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dona Games
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Gundle
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bell
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Casillas
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William O'Connell
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Lara Davis (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Ashley Glover (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Kelly Sweeney (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Patricia Read-Williams (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Robert Ortblad (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Donna Anderson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Julia Read-Labelle (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Kathy Opie (2020) — Member
- Former: Lisa Edwards (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Mark Conrad (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Jo McNeal (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Sarcoma Foundation
How much does Northwest Sarcoma Foundation give each year?
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Northwest Sarcoma Foundation?
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation reported $675K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $335K.
What is Northwest Sarcoma Foundation?
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $675K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northwest Sarcoma Foundation operate?
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is Northwest Sarcoma Foundation's EIN?
Northwest Sarcoma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1717600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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