South Central Workforce Development Council
Foster an inclusive and skilled workforce by increasing opportunities to employment, benefiting both individuals and employers.
South Central Workforce Development Council at a glance
In short: South Central Workforce Development Council gave $13.0M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,977,309
- +54.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,853,901
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $337,654
- Total assets
- $6,292,005
- +32.9% 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.
How to apply to South Central Workforce Development Council
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from South Central Workforce Development Council
Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Small Business Grant
South Central Workforce Development Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Manufacturing Academy - Adult Apprenticeship
South Central Workforce Development Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship
South Central Workforce Development Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who South Central Workforce Development Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was People for People ($10.7M). Together the top 7 received $13.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 23 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How South Central Workforce Development Council gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $6.6M (2022) to $13.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $13.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People for People Yakima, WA | Employment/Training | $10,677,510 |
| Spokane Area WDC Spokane, WA | Child Care Support | $1,069,982 |
| Yakima Valley Community Foundation Yakima, WA | Child Care Support | $535,418 |
| Yakima County Development Association Yakima, WA | Employment/Training | $337,654 |
| Amjtc Seattle, WA | Employment/Training | $263,232 |
| OIC of Washington Yakima, WA | Employment/Training | $54,346 |
| Baldoz Professional Services Yakima, WA | Employment/Training | $39,167 |
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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 | $6,292,005 | $15,441,984 | $15,211,195 | $12,977,309 | 7 | $80,855 |
| 2024 | $4,735,372 | $10,314,228 | $10,137,236 | $8,401,777 | 6 | $64,780 |
| 2023 | $4,325,580 | $8,691,382 | $8,609,366 | $7,019,539 | 2 | $25,594 |
| 2022 | $4,276,195 | $7,715,275 | $7,660,090 | $6,574,271 | 3 | $15,007 |
| 2021 | $3,630,850 | $7,887,815 | $7,868,162 | $6,627,316 | 5 | $24,954 |
About South Central Workforce Development Council
Based on IRS filings
South Central Workforce Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Union Gap, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13.0M. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
South Central Workforce Development Council is led by Amy Martinez, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $127K (2025)
Leanne Liddicoat
Board Member - Chair
Board Member - Vice Chair → Board Member - Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hoerner
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$73K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Travis Piatz
Chief Operating Officer
Board Member → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024) → $121K (2025)
Barbara Cosner
Board Member - Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Gellerson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Sterbenz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Flabetich
Board Member - Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Finch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hart
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graciela Villanueva
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Pettey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gansereit
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Wurl
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Rullie
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Norman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Wilkes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Rich
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Linda Kaminski (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Edwards (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Anderson (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chelsea Kennedy (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alberto Isiordia (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leonard Crouch (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Todd (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ric Pilgrim (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Byrd (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Fitzgerald (2021) — Chief Executive Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $127K, to Amy Martinez (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about South Central Workforce Development Council
How much does South Central Workforce Development Council give each year?
South Central Workforce Development Council gave $13.0M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.4M across 6 grants.
What is South Central Workforce Development Council's typical grant size?
South Central Workforce Development Council's median grant in 2025 was $337,654, and its average grant was $1,853,901, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does South Central Workforce Development Council give grants?
South Central Workforce Development Council 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 Yakima, WA (5 grants).
Does South Central Workforce Development Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on South Central Workforce Development Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employment/Training" (5 grants).
Who are South Central Workforce Development Council's largest grantees?
South Central Workforce Development Council's largest 2025 grantees include People for People ($10,677,510), Spokane Area WDC ($1,069,982) and Yakima Valley Community Foundation ($535,418), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is South Central Workforce Development Council?
South Central Workforce Development Council reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.4M.
What is South Central Workforce Development Council?
South Central Workforce Development Council is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Union Gap, WA. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is South Central Workforce Development Council's EIN?
South Central Workforce Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5770412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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