Northwest Western Swing Music Society
Northwest Western Swing Music Society is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K.
Northwest Western Swing Music Society at a glance
In short: Northwest Western Swing Music Society gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $3,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Western Swing Music Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Western Swing Society ($3K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Northwest Western Swing Music Society gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $622 (2019) to $6K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Swing Society Carmichael, CA | Northwest western swing music society was dissolving and wanted to send monies to a similar organization | $3,000 |
| Western Swing Society of the Southwest Jacksboro, TX | The northwest western swing music society was dissolving and wanted to send monies to a similar organization. | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $428 | $8,392 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $37 |
| 2022 | $9,083 | $6,487 | $11,136 | — | — | — | $583 |
| 2021 | $13,732 | $557 | $1,398 | — | — | — | $728 |
| 2020 | $14,573 | $1,197 | $5,592 | — | — | — | $847 |
| 2019 | $18,968 | $12,578 | $15,590 | $622 | 1 | — | $934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Northwest Western Swing Music Society reported a distributable amount of $37 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Western Swing Music Society is led by Jeanne Yearian, President & Secretary since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeanne Yearian
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Butch Gibson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Duchane Oppelt
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley McNaughton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hanson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Hanson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Selby
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Carter
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Judy Hayes (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Bachler (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Enslow (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Capps (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Sharon Smith (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alice Striegel (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Western Swing Music Society
How much does Northwest Western Swing Music Society give each year?
Northwest Western Swing Music Society gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Northwest Western Swing Music Society?
Northwest Western Swing Music Society is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Renton, WA.
Where does Northwest Western Swing Music Society operate?
Northwest Western Swing Music Society has awarded grants in California, Texas.
How much is Northwest Western Swing Music Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Northwest Western Swing Music Society reported a distributable amount of $37 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Northwest Western Swing Music Society's EIN?
Northwest Western Swing Music Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1340903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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