We empower Washington youth leaders to create sustainable, positive change through advocacy, youth voter turnout, and leadership development programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$648K
+197.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$258K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$86K
About The Washington Bus
Based on IRS filings
The Washington Bus 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 $648K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $258K. Net investment income was $684.
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 | $647,856 | $217,827 | $149,299 |
| Revenue | $968,503 | $253,250 | $230,449 |
| Expenses | $508,168 | $235,879 | $260,832 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $684 | $81 | $13 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Progreso ($104,875), Washington CAN ($98,675), One America Votes ($54,575).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One America Votes Seattle, WA | General Operating | $54,575 |
| Progreso Seattle, WA | General Operating | $104,875 |
| Washington CAN Seattle, WA | General Operating | $98,675 |
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 | 10 | $30,133 |
| Chris Lampkin | President | 1 | — |
| Bayley Dodd | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Abigail Doerr | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Christine Newman | Director | 1 | — |
| Denisse Guerrero | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Shaine Trustcott | Director | 1 | — |
| Paul Dillon | Director | 1 | — |
| Torri Uyejarra | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Washington Bus?
The Washington Bus is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $648K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Washington Bus?
As of 2024, The Washington Bus holds $648K in total assets with $969K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $258K in 2024.
Where does The Washington Bus operate?
The Washington Bus has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does The Washington Bus award?
In 2024, The Washington Bus awarded 3 grants totaling $258K — an average of about $86K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Washington Bus's EIN?
The Washington Bus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0832933. 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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