The GSBA Foundation
The GSBA Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets.
The GSBA Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,877
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $174,486
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $174,077
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The GSBA Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The GSBA Foundation
GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund
The GSBA Foundation
Amount
Varies by year; $500,000-$600,000 total annual investment across all scholars
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ready for Business Fund
The GSBA Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Mom Fund
The GSBA Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The GSBA Foundation 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 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Seattle Business Association Seattle, WA | Ready for Business Recovery Grants | $233,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,877 | $174,486 | $174,077 | — | — |
| 2023 | $5,468 | $108,431 | $108,504 | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,541 | $200,110 | $233,000 | $233,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The GSBA Foundation is led by Ilona Lohrey, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilona Lohrey
President & CEO
Vice President of Membership & Programs → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Hwang
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nat Stratton-Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Chernin
Vice President of Ops & Finance
Vice President Operations & Director Finance → Vice President of Ops & Director of Finance, 2023
Vice President of Ops & Director of Finance → Vice President of Ops & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fuller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordie Neth
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roby Schapira
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Harding
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carrie Carson (2022–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Masoud Torabi (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Dallas (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barb Wilson (2023) — Director
- Former: Danny Cords (2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Wilson (2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Rosen (2022) — Acting President & CEO
- Former: Michael Soto (2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Tristen Pamphlet-Gardner (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The GSBA Foundation
How large is The GSBA Foundation?
The GSBA Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $174K.
What is The GSBA Foundation?
The GSBA Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The GSBA Foundation operate?
The GSBA Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The GSBA Foundation's EIN?
The GSBA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1148254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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