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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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