Transforming Age
To develop and provide strategic direction to, manage the employees of, and otherwise engage in activities to support presbyterian retirement communities northwest ("prcn") and those organizations described in section 501(c)(3) that are related to prcn through common control.
Transforming Age at a glance
In short: Transforming Age gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,600,000
- +56.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,600,000
- +212.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600,000
- Total assets
- $34,775,711
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Transforming Age funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $2.3M (2024) to $59.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Bellevue, WA | General Operating Support | $3,600,000 |
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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 | $34,775,711 | $27,043,185 | $21,848,855 | $3,600,000 | 1 | $431,628 |
| 2024 | $28,714,675 | $12,566,071 | $16,207,724 | $2,305,000 | 2 | $763,169 |
| 2023 | $-98,147,019 | $12,324,048 | $115,682,149 | $59,453,722 | 2 | $44,990 |
About Transforming Age
Based on IRS filings
Transforming Age is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $34.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.6M. Net investment income was $432K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Transforming Age is led by Torsten Hirche, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 8 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Torsten Hirche
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$347K (2024) → $1.2M (2025)
Greg Russell
Vice Chair & Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2024
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Bond
Chair & Director
Director & Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Chair, 2024
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Bennett
Director & Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Danigelis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Melhorn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nelson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wagner
Director
Vice Chair & Chair → Chair & Director, 2024
Chair & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lumsden
Director
Chair → Chair & Director, 2023
Chair & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathi Lentzsch
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Connell
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$194K (2024) → $638K (2025)
Michele Luke
Secretary
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Kenneth Noreen
Vice President of Ccrc's
COO → Vice President of Ccrc's, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$137K (2024) → $479K (2025)
Ashlee Gray
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
24 hrs/week
$357K (2025)
Harold Knight
Senior Vice President of Strategy & Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$358K (2025)
Kimberly Henderson
Vice President of Finance & Accounting
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$291K (2025)
Ted Macbeth
Vice President of Real Estate Development
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$304K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Iwanski (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Karin Miller (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $1.2M, to Torsten Hirche (President & CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Transforming Age
How much does Transforming Age give each year?
Transforming Age gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 2 grants.
How large is Transforming Age?
Transforming Age reported $34.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.0M.
What is Transforming Age?
Transforming Age is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $34.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Transforming Age operate?
Transforming Age has awarded grants in Nebraska, Washington.
What is Transforming Age's EIN?
Transforming Age's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0672552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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