Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council is a public charity based in Pasco, Washington. The organization describes itself as a nonprofit community organization working to unite the Tri-Cities and create an inclusive community through education, advocacy, cultural programming, and other community services.
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council at a glance
In short: Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,183
- -89.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,183
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,183
- Total assets
- $438,594
- +53.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council
- How to Apply
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The council’s website describes an online application and creative prompt response for the 2026 scholarship cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3315 W Court St 109, Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 713-7095
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council
Who Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sounds of the People ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The council describes its work as serving the Tri-Cities community. The 2026 scholarship program was limited to residents of Benton, Franklin, or Walla Walla counties in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $60K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds of the People | Business Assistance | $6,183 |
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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 | $438,594 | $624,399 | $407,045 | $6,183 | 1 | $299 |
| 2023 | $285,410 | $951,032 | $799,735 | $59,504 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $82,899 | $343,585 | $324,615 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $67,977 | $88,377 | $20,400 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to foster a unified community, embrace cultures, and celebrate diversity through education, advocacy, and the promotion of cultural competence and compassion.
Its stated activities include education and training for organizations and youth, cultural events, scholarships, food drives, refugee assistance, and outreach. The website also describes advocacy for marginalized community members, DEI training and educational resources for local businesses, and neighborhood events intended to build cultural competency and awareness.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports $59,504 in grants across 11 grants. The filing reports no grants for 2024 or 2021. No grantee names or grant amounts are provided here. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $6,183.
The council’s website lists a 2026 scholarship program offering four awards of $2,000 each: three for high school students and one for a college- or certification-level student. The listed deadline was March 9, 2026, so this is a past application cycle. The program required applicants to be residents of Benton, Franklin, or Walla Walla counties, be enrolled in high school, college, or trade school, have a GPA of at least 2.0, complete an online application, and submit a response to one of two prompts in a creative format.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The council’s website identifies Naima Chambers as Founder & Co-Executive Director, Clenesha (CT) Montgomery and Sornsawan (Sonee) Kulaga Wilson as Co-Executive Directors, and Omni Romero as Board Chair. It also lists Chinaza Orren as Board Treasurer, Lynn Carlson as Board Secretary, and Cristal Alatorre and Yaslin Torres-Peña as board members.
The 2024 filing lists Clenesha Montgomery as a board director and Naima Chambers-Smith as Chief Executive Officer.
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naima Chambers-Smith
Cheif Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → Cheif Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $98K (2024)
Clenesha Montgomery
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$36K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lynn Carlson (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Irving Brown (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Willie Smith (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Vanessa Wertz (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sylvia Guerra (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $98K, to Naima Chambers-Smith (Cheif Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council
How much does Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council give each year?
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 11 grants.
How large is Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council?
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council reported $439K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $624K.
What does Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to foster a unified community, embrace cultures, and celebrate diversity through education, advocacy, and the promotion of cultural competence and compassion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council?
The council’s website describes an online application and creative prompt response for the 2026 scholarship cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council make grants?
The council describes its work as serving the Tri-Cities community. The 2026 scholarship program was limited to residents of Benton, Franklin, or Walla Walla counties in Washington.
What is Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council's EIN?
Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3450148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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