Seattle Milk Fund Inc
Connecting families to educational opportunities that build financial stability and create generational change.
Seattle Milk Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Seattle Milk Fund Inc gave $2.1M across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $229K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,057,920
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- Average grant
- $228,658
- Median grant
- $113,186
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Seattle Milk Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was United Indians of All Tribes Foundation ($772K). Together the top 9 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Seattle Milk Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 13619% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $771,720 |
| Atlantic Street Center Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $591,652 |
| Partner in Employment Seatac, WA | Dissolution | $257,240 |
| Northwest Education Access Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $246,951 |
| CASA Latina Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $113,186 |
| Africatown Community Land Trust Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $25,724 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Tacoma, WA | Dissolution | $18,521 |
| Look Listen and Learn TV Tukwila, WA | Dissolution | $16,463 |
| Pike Market Child Care and Preschool Seattle, WA | Dissolution | $16,463 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $475,200 | $2,751,308 | $2,057,920 | 9 | $130,318 |
| 2022 | $2,299,215 | $364,521 | $898,561 | — | — | $106,221 |
| 2021 | $3,352,619 | $431,326 | $803,512 | — | — | $76,545 |
| 2020 | $3,080,148 | $633,257 | $811,284 | $15,000 | 1 | $96,408 |
| 2019 | $3,247,352 | $712,673 | $737,067 | $25,000 | 2 | $402,263 |
About Seattle Milk Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Milk Fund Inc is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $130K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Milk Fund Inc is led by Annabel Quintero, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Annabel Quintero
President
Trustee → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Banks
Operations Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$55K (2019) → $54K (2023)
Rachel Sanchez
Program Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2023)
Terry Dessert
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Benham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avani Nadkami
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Zehner
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sever
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naishin Fu
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Minthorn
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Van Eyk
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Banks
Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & President, 2022
Treasurer & President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Muench
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Maggie Skinner (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Vicky Gannon (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Melissa Lewis (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robyn Duckett (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rocky Torres (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paula Whitham (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Sherry White (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Smitha Dante (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Tong (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jane Pedersen (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Blake Haber (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jennie Rogers (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Kay Gulberg (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Williams (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Ross Dessert (2019) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $67K, to Rachel Sanchez (Program Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Milk Fund Inc
How much does Seattle Milk Fund Inc give each year?
Seattle Milk Fund Inc gave $2.1M across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Seattle Milk Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Seattle Milk Fund Inc's median grant in 2023 was $113,186, and its average grant was $228,658, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Seattle Milk Fund Inc give grants?
Seattle Milk Fund Inc gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants).
Does Seattle Milk Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Seattle Milk Fund Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dissolution" (9 grants).
Who are Seattle Milk Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Seattle Milk Fund Inc's largest 2023 grantees include United Indians of All Tribes Foundation ($771,720), Atlantic Street Center ($591,652) and Partner in Employment ($257,240), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Seattle Milk Fund Inc's EIN?
Seattle Milk Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0619698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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 February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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