Southwest Washington Regional Health, also known as Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), is a nonprofit organization based in Vancouver, Washington. Founded in 2013, the organization focuses on improving health in Southwest Washington by creating equitable, sustainable systems change and supporting community-based health initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
+43.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-28.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
-21.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$171K
-8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: SWACH's vision is a healthy Southwest Washington where all people have equitable access to quality whole-person care and live in connected, thriving communities, without barriers to wellness.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Public health programs and community health systems
- Health equity and collaborative impact
- Community-based care coordination
- Opioid crisis response
- Bi-directional integration of health services
- COVID-19 vaccine outreach and pandemic response
- Medicaid Transformation Projects in partnership with Washington State and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Grantmaking
SWACH functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization has invested significantly in local capacity building:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SWACH operates throughout Southwest Washington and serves as one of nine Accountable Communities of Health supporting Washington State's Medicaid Transformation Projects at the local level.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $20,232,995
- Total Revenues: $7,440,397
- Total Expenses: $10,082,915
- Staff: 21 employees
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $28,926,909
- Total Giving: $4,279,303
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,926,909 | $20,232,995 | $22,446,781 |
| Revenue | $14,935,654 | $7,440,397 | $10,898,359 |
| Expenses | $8,578,832 | $10,082,915 | $9,046,873 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $633,184 | $390,848 | $68,425 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Southwest Washington Regional Health
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Washington Gorge Action Programs ($636,416), Vancouver Housing Authority ($548,919), Lutheran Community Services Northwest ($401,690).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEVIEW RESOURCE CENTER VANCOUVER, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PATHWAYS | $73,963 |
| CHILDRENS HOME SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON VANCOUVER, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PATHWAYS | $113,407 |
| CLARK COUNT FIRE DISTRICT 3 BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA | CARES COLLABORATIVE | $24,912 |
| CLARK COUNTY LATINO YOUTH DBA LATINO LEADERSHIP NW BATTLE GROUND, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PATHWAYS | $86,147 |
| CLARK-COWLITZ FIRE RESCUE RIDGEFIELD, WA | CARES COLLABRATIVE | $80,000 |
| COLUMBIA RIVER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VANCOUVER, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PATHWAYS | $146,892 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SW WASHINGTON VANCOUVER, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT SOCIAL JUSTICE RESILIENCY FUND | $150,000 |
| FOURTH PLAIN FORWARD VANCOUVER, WA | DOH HEAL ACT | $102,812 |
| HAPS OMAK, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PROJECT PATHWAYS | $20,000 |
| LIFELINE CONNECTIONS VANCOUVER, WA | MEDICAID TRANSFORMATION PATHWAYS | $166,206 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Barbe West
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY TUCKER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| TAMARA CISSEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JACKIE ESPERANCE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DAWN TOLOTTI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ADRIANA LINARES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREA PRUETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| QUINTON HAROLD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN STEARNS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KARYN KAMEROFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHIE OLSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REBECCA O'BRIEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERINN QUINN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NICHOLE PEPPERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $198,168 |
| EDWARD GALLAGHER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $139,841 |
| MICHELLE AHMED | DIRECTOR OF HEALTHCONNECT HUB | 40 | $123,206 |
| ASHLEY GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | 40 | $116,138 |
| RYAN CARRILLO | SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $105,569 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
SWACH has been active in recent community health initiatives:
SWACH Awards Over $1.1 Million to Community-Led Health and Equity Projects\Awarded over $1.1 million to community-led health and equity projects across Southwest Washington
Washington state doles out $14 million of CCA revenue to ...Provided funding to the Gorge Perinatal Mental Health Initiative to support parents and build resilience
SWACH Awards Funding to Gorge Perinatal Mental Health Initiative \u2014\Received more than $14 million in Climate Commitment Act funds distributed by the Washington Department of Health to support community organizations and tribes
DOH awards more than $14 million of Climate Commitment ...Contact Information
Address: 311 W 11th St # B, Vancouver, WA 98660-3145
Website: southwestach.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Southwest Washington Regional Health fund?
**Mission:** SWACH's vision is a healthy Southwest Washington where all people have equitable access to quality whole-person care and live in connected, thriving communities, without barriers to wellness. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Public health programs and community health systems • Health equity and collaborative impact • Community-based care coordination • Opioid crisis response • Bi-directional integration of health services • COVID-19 vaccine outreach and pandemic response • Medicaid Tran…
How do I apply for a grant from Southwest Washington Regional Health?
SWACH functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization has invested significantly in local capacity building: • The Equity and Collaborative Impact (ECI) team invested $1.9 million into local community-based organizations to support various capacity building initiatives through its Community Impact Project • Recent grant awards exceeded $1.1 million to community-led health and equity projects across Southwest Washington • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $728,626 T…
Where does Southwest Washington Regional Health make grants?
SWACH operates throughout Southwest Washington and serves as one of nine Accountable Communities of Health supporting Washington State's Medicaid Transformation Projects at the local level.
What size grants does Southwest Washington Regional Health award?
In 2024, Southwest Washington Regional Health awarded 25 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southwest Washington Regional Health's EIN?
Southwest Washington Regional Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2164971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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