The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
The mission of the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is to train people to become competent in the study of text, soul, and culture in order to serve god and neighbors through transforming relationships.
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology at a glance
In short: The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -87.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $4,627,334
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $7,283,205
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $44,433
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,215,590
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Alumni Vocational Care & Formation Program for Early Career Transition
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Amount
$257,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Online and Hybrid Learning Capacity Building Grant
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Amount
$400,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $30K (2023). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Free Methodist Church Lake Forest Park, WA | Thriving Faith Communities Program Sub Grant | $8,000 |
| St Elizabeth Episcopal Church Burien, WA | Thriving Faith Communities Program Sub Grant | $8,000 |
| West Seattle Church of the Nazarene Seattle, WA | Thriving Faith Communities Program Sub Grant | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,627,334 | $7,283,205 | $8,215,590 | $3,000 | Total only | $44,433 |
| 2024 | $3,721,346 | $8,579,123 | $8,103,583 | $24,000 | 3 | $48,162 |
| 2023 | $3,017,932 | $7,329,044 | $8,543,323 | $30,000 | 3 | $23,170 |
| 2022 | $3,935,588 | $8,615,080 | $8,372,824 | — | — | $-4,157 |
| 2021 | $3,898,657 | $9,469,152 | $7,683,687 | — | — | $4,939 |
| 2020 | $2,939,097 | $6,620,066 | $6,985,338 | — | — | $7,714 |
| 2019 | $2,492,195 | $6,341,414 | $7,007,943 | — | — | $9,889 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Based on IRS filings
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is led by James Derek McNeil, President & Provost on every filing since 2023; 5 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Derek McNeil
President & Provost
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$192K (2023) → $157K (2025)
Dana Scannell
Board Chair
Trustee → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Chu
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winston Gooden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margie Gradwohl
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Aultman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Stucker
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Greenwald
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Allender
Co-Founder & The Allender Center
Founder & Past President → Founder & Former Key Employee, 2024
Founder & Former Key Employee → Co-Founder & The Allender Center, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$176K (2019) → $170K (2025)
Kartha Heinz
Vice President of Human Resources
Interim Vice President Administration → Vice President of Human Resources, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Gene J. Kim
Vice President of Administrator, Finance & Secretary
CFO & Secretary → Vice President of Administrator, Finance & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $166K (2025)
Paul Steinke
Vice President of Alumni & Community Relations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Cole Dawson
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Lisa Maranto (2019–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 102024
- Former: Shannon Eckmann (2019–2025) — Board Chair · Filing note: Thru 102024
- Former: Thomas Park (2024–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 052025
- Former: Fil Anderson (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gina Wagoner (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: J. Derek McNeil (2019–2022) — President & Provost
- Former: Jack Easterling (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joel Murphy (2019–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mike Anderson (2019–2022) — CFO & Secretary
- Former: Romanita Hairston (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James Ehrman (2022) — Vice President of Advancement
- Former: Dave Brandt (2019–2020) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: H. Mark Daly III (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Craig Detweiler (2019) — President
- Former: Debbie Braden (2019) — Controller
- Former: Gail Song Bantum (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Bishop (2019) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Richard Gathro (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $170K, to Dan Allender (Co-Founder, the Allender Center). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
How much does The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology give each year?
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
How large is The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology?
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What is The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology?
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology operate?
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology's EIN?
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2037146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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