Partner in Employment
Partner in Employment supports immigrant and refugee youths, adults and their families to achieve long-term economic stability through many ways including wrap-around support, job trainings, labor standards education, esl & digital literacy classes and mentorship. Our staff is reflective of the individuals we serve and speaks the clients' languages.
Partner in Employment at a glance
In short: Partner in Employment gave $93K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,746
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,915
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,696
- Total assets
- $1,876,419
- +12.1% 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.
Who Partner in Employment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 350 Seattle ($36K). Together the top 3 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2024) to $286K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350 Seattle Seattle, WA | Case management and training to immigrant and refugee youth. | $36,005 |
| Puget Sound Training Center Renton, WA | To provide leadership training to youth and young adults. | $35,696 |
| Iraqi Community Center of WA Kent, WA | To Support Culturally Relevant Refugee Youth Mentorship. | $21,045 |
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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 | $1,876,419 | $3,493,589 | $3,315,534 | $92,746 | 3 | $34 |
| 2023 | $1,674,442 | $3,481,792 | $3,321,995 | $285,515 | 7 | $1,006 |
| 2022 | $836,258 | $1,913,413 | $1,922,288 | — | — | $561 |
| 2021 | $919,989 | $1,599,497 | $1,532,465 | — | — | $170 |
| 2020 | $757,526 | $1,410,392 | $1,288,862 | — | — | $586 |
| 2019 | $514,429 | $963,861 | $743,766 | — | — | $2 |
About Partner in Employment
Based on IRS filings
Partner in Employment is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seatac, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $34.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partner in Employment is led by Hien Kieu, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hien Kieu
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2019) → $130K (2024)
Saido Alinur
Board Chair
Member → President, 2021
President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ngam Nguyen
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Jonathan Weinstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maliha Mirza
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ai Ly
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daria Koucheretts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Domingos
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Benh Kieu (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Batholamew Kimani (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Guled Ali (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Gardner (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lois Schipper (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $130K, to Hien Kieu (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Partner in Employment
How much does Partner in Employment give each year?
Partner in Employment gave $93K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $286K across 7 grants.
What is Partner in Employment's typical grant size?
Partner in Employment's median grant in 2024 was $35,696, and its average grant was $30,915, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Partner in Employment give grants?
Partner in Employment gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Partner in Employment give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Partner in Employment's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Partner in Employment?
Partner in Employment reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Partner in Employment?
Partner in Employment is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seatac, WA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Partner in Employment's EIN?
Partner in Employment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4274369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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