The Washington Bus Education Fund
We catalyze the energy and enthusiasm of young Washingtonians and provide hands-on democracy opportunities like voter registration, youth voter turnout, and leadership development programs on campuses and communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$971K
+204.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$310K
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$62K
About The Washington Bus Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Washington Bus Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $971K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $971,228 | $318,921 | $423,871 |
| Revenue | $1,660,328 | $448,385 | $515,852 |
| Expenses | $1,075,404 | $531,872 | $557,955 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,188 | $88 | $18 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fair Work Center ($90,000), Washington CAN ($70,000), Latino Community Fund of Washington State ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Work Center Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $90,000 |
| Latino Community Fund of Washington State Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| One America Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Washington CAN Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| Washington Community Alliance Bellingham, WA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinthia Illan-Vazquez | Executive Director | 30 | — |
| Evann Strathern | Board President | 1 | — |
| Danielle Kim | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Emma Scalzo | Board Vice President | 1 | — |
| Annie Holden | Board Secretary | 1 | — |
| Nicole Thomas-Kennedy | Director | 1 | — |
| Annia Yoshizumi | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Washington Bus Education Fund?
The Washington Bus Education Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $971K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Washington Bus Education Fund?
As of 2024, The Washington Bus Education Fund holds $971K in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $310K in 2024.
Where does The Washington Bus Education Fund operate?
The Washington Bus Education Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does The Washington Bus Education Fund award?
In 2024, The Washington Bus Education Fund awarded 5 grants totaling $310K — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Washington Bus Education Fund's EIN?
The Washington Bus Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1453582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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