Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation
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Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $25,015
- -91.0% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $15
- -82.8% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $115,364
- -63.5% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $23K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| InterConnection Seattle, WA | Provided funds to refurbish 163 donated laptops and purchase an additional 57 refurbished laptops. The total 220 laptops were distributed to nonprofits in South King County that serve immigrant, black, indigenous, and other minority communities. | $22,973 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $25,015 | $115,364 | — | — | $15 |
| 2021 | $184,694 | $278,087 | $316,129 | $22,973 | 1 | $87 |
| 2020 | $220,885 | $390,977 | $266,997 | $10,000 | 1 | $177 |
About Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. Net investment income was $15.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation is led by Nicholas Merriam, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nicholas Merriam
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $46K (2022)
Abigail Doerr
Interim CEO
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$39K (2022)
Eileen Sullivan
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Redman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Cheng
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Uy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Boone
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Karaivanova
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Vowinkel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tom Alberg (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Janice Dearlove (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Tripoli (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susie Volwinkle (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $46K, to Nicholas Merriam (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation
What is Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation?
Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation operate?
Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation's EIN?
Seattle Initiative Through Technology and Innovation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1538165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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