Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association
The washington organized retail crime association (WAORCA) is dedicated to fostering partnerships between law enforcement professionals, prosecutors, and loss prevention professionals to provide training, combat organized retail crime (ORC) and other crimes impacting the business community.
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association at a glance
In short: Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association gave $722K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $721,852
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $103,122
- Median grant
- $94,432
- Total assets
- $34,829
- +150.5% 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 Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was King County Prosecuting Attorney Office ($193K). Together the top 7 received $722K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $722K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King County Prosecuting Attorney Office Seattle, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $193,333 |
| Snohomish County Government Everett, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $183,330 |
| City of Spokane Spokane, WA | Combat Shoplifiting | $129,305 |
| City of Lynnwood Lynwood, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $94,432 |
| City of Seattle Seattle, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $55,992 |
| Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Office Spokane, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $50,439 |
| City of Tukwila Tukwila, WA | Combat Shoplifting | $15,021 |
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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 | $34,829 | $801,718 | $780,792 | $721,852 | 7 | $1 |
| 2024 | $13,903 | $38,938 | $25,035 | — | — | — |
About Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $722K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association is led by Robert Nelson, President & Executive since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Nelson
President & Executive
President → President & Executive, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Kleinknecht
Vice President & Executive Bo
Vice President → Vice President & Executive Bo, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Guy
Secretary & Executive
Secretary → Secretary & Executive, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Rutledge
Treasurer & Executive
Treasurer → Treasurer & Executive, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association
How much does Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association give each year?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association gave $722K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's typical grant size?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's median grant in 2025 was $94,432, and its average grant was $103,122, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association give grants?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Combat Shoplifting" (6 grants).
Who are Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's largest grantees?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's largest 2025 grantees include King County Prosecuting Attorney Office ($193,333), Snohomish County Government ($183,330) and City of Spokane ($129,305), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $802K.
What is Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Renton, WA. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's EIN?
Pacific Northwest Organized Retail Crime Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2160912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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