The Washington Bus
We empower Washington youth leaders to create sustainable, positive change through advocacy, youth voter turnout, and leadership development programs.
The Washington Bus at a glance
In short: The Washington Bus gave $258K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,125
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $86,042
- Median grant
- $98,675
- Total assets
- $647,856
- +197.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Washington Bus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Progreso ($105K). Together the top 3 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Progreso Seattle, WA | General Operating | $104,875 |
| Washington CAN Seattle, WA | General Operating | $98,675 |
| One America Votes Seattle, WA | General Operating | $54,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $647,856 | $968,503 | $508,168 | $258,125 | 3 | $684 |
| 2023 | $217,827 | $253,250 | $235,879 | — | — | $81 |
| 2022 | $149,299 | $230,449 | $260,832 | — | — | $13 |
| 2021 | $182,336 | $69,894 | $150,718 | — | — | $11 |
| 2020 | $249,329 | $248,232 | $176,412 | — | — | $19 |
| 2019 | $172,068 | $127,873 | $128,830 | — | — | $47 |
About The Washington Bus
Based on IRS filings
The Washington Bus is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Washington Bus is led by Cinthia Illan-Vazquez, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cinthia Illan-Vazquez
Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Chris Lampkin
President
Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaine Trustcott
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Dillon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Torri Uyejarra
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Newman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bayley Dodd
Vice President
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Doerr
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denisse Guerrero
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: William Dale (2020–2022) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Osta Davis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Parker Butterworth (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Samara Parra (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Justin Puckett (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Seferiana Day (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Wasser (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Cinthia Illan-Vazquez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Washington Bus
How much does The Washington Bus give each year?
The Washington Bus gave $258K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Washington Bus's typical grant size?
The Washington Bus's median grant in 2024 was $98,675, and its average grant was $86,042, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Washington Bus give grants?
The Washington Bus gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does The Washington Bus give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Washington Bus's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Washington Bus?
The Washington Bus reported $648K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $969K.
What is The Washington Bus?
The Washington Bus is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $648K in total assets as of 2024.
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 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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