Rainier Scholars
Cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of underrepresented students. By creating access to opportunities and holistic support, we increase college graduation rates and empower new generations of leaders.
Rainier Scholars at a glance
In short: Rainier Scholars gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $17,869,569
- +77.6% 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 Rainier Scholars funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rainier Prep Charter School ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rainier Scholars gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Prep Charter School Seattle, WA | Multi-year support for a new school that enrolls many scholars from our program. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,869,569 | $17,504,417 | $9,902,108 | $150,000 | 1 | $1,003,867 |
| 2024 | $10,060,129 | $9,518,716 | $10,496,892 | $150,000 | 1 | $70,553 |
| 2023 | $10,243,543 | $7,263,205 | $8,887,506 | $150,000 | 1 | $314,997 |
| 2022 | $10,626,027 | $6,541,152 | $6,106,593 | $150,000 | 1 | $179,354 |
| 2021 | $11,460,541 | $8,396,083 | $4,875,128 | $150,000 | 1 | $183,914 |
| 2020 | $7,490,012 | $5,080,909 | $4,646,472 | — | — | $136,989 |
About Rainier Scholars
Based on IRS filings
Rainier Scholars is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rainier Scholars is led by Eddie Lincoln, Chief Executive Officer on the 2025 filing; 11 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eddie Lincoln
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2025)
Kaila Davis Nsimbi
Associate Executive Director, Seattle & Interim Executive Director
Associate Executive Director → Associate Executive Director & Interim Executive Director, 2024
Associate Executive Director & Interim Executive Director → Associate Executive Director, Seattle & Interim Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $214K (2025)
Joe Beliore
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Smith
Trustee
Executive Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sumiko Huff
Director of Strategic Growth
Academic Director → Director of Strategic Growth, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Bethany Furubayashi
Director of Corporate Engagement
Corp. Eng. Director → Corporate Engagement Director, 2022
Corporate Engagement Director → Director of Corporate Engagement, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $125K (2025)
Stephanie Wright
Director of Programs
Director of Programs → Director of Programs & Tacoma, 2024
Director of Programs & Tacoma → Director of Programs, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $141K (2025)
Morgan Larsen
Director of Finance & Operations
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Sonya Claxton
Director of Academic Counseling
Academic Counseling Director → Director of Academic Counseling, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Carina Schubert
Director of Individual Giving
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Andy Jassy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bisrat Gebre
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradaigh Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Orser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Harrington
Trustee
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sujal Patel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zander Doroski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernie Noe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Revera
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Baker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thaddaeus Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Selipsky
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rodden
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abdul Kallon
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayda Cader
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Penalver
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Valcarcel
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Galvin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Supanc
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ward
Associate Executive Director & Tacoma
Associate Executive Director → Associate Executive Director & Tacoma, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $178K (2025)
Janelle Blakely
Chief Advancement Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024) → $161K (2025)
Rafael Delcastillo
Former Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
John Birrer
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicolette Sharp
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Diankha Linear (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gail Ransom (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Kristina Belfiore (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Handjaja (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Strong (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Rafael Del Castillo (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Hannah Bahn (2023–2024) — Aep Program Director
- Former: Elizabeth Sadler (2024) — Academic Counseling Director
- Former: David Clark (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Strong (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Janelle Blakley (2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Ed Taylor (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Martinez (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kristen Roby Dimlow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lance Neely (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lela Franco (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Martha Bejar (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mary Bristow (2020–2022) — Development Director
- Former: Reggie Brown (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rod Jones (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kaila Nsimbi Davis (2022) — Associate Executive Director
- Former: Tammy Moter (2022) — Finance Manager
- Former: Adam Diamond (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Snyder (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Monica Parker (2020–2021) — Associate Executive Director
- Former: Chris Toher (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rich Padden (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $214K, to Kaila Davis Nsimbi (Associate Ed, Seattle/Interim Ed). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rainier Scholars
How much does Rainier Scholars give each year?
Rainier Scholars gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Rainier Scholars?
Rainier Scholars reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.5M.
What is Rainier Scholars?
Rainier Scholars is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rainier Scholars operate?
Rainier Scholars has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Rainier Scholars's EIN?
Rainier Scholars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2045918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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