The Center for Sharing
The Center for Sharing is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Pasco, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $519K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $430K.
The Center for Sharing at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,798,813
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $518,569
- +131.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $519,166
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $609,868
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Center for Sharing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Pacific Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Donation | $185,330 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,798,813 | $518,569 | $609,868 | — | — | $519,166 | $429,675 |
| 2023 | $8,592,516 | $224,337 | $753,547 | — | — | $660,630 | $150,150 |
| 2022 | $8,211,148 | $415,852 | $949,044 | — | — | $793,755 | $279,307 |
| 2021 | $10,355,236 | $1,016,619 | $552,837 | — | — | $439,311 | $798,210 |
| 2020 | $9,771,676 | $807,229 | $1,060,025 | $185,330 | 1 | — | $770,359 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Center for Sharing is led by Cheryl Broetje, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Broetje
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Broetje
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Twiggy Tellez
Managing Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$26K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Roger Bairstow
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Broetje
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Broetje
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Escalera
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Broetje
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Callie Sims
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Leann Griffin (2021–2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Sandra Gamble (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Donna Rassat (2020) — Managing Director
- Former: Emily B. Gray (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Twiggy Tellez (Managing Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Sharing
How large is The Center for Sharing?
The Center for Sharing reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $519K.
What is The Center for Sharing?
The Center for Sharing is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Pasco, WA. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Center for Sharing operate?
The Center for Sharing has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Center for Sharing's EIN?
The Center for Sharing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1496409. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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