Virtual World Society
Virtual World Society is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Snohomish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2024, it made $149K in qualifying distributions.
Virtual World Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $24,324
- +2257.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $172,106
- +69.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $148,812
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $148,814
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,324 | $172,106 | $148,814 | $148,812 | $514 |
| 2023 | $1,032 | $101,403 | $138,376 | $138,376 | $522 |
| 2022 | $38,057 | $282,710 | $253,863 | $253,864 | $2,336 |
| 2021 | $9,235 | $108,794 | $99,743 | $97,296 | $385 |
| 2020 | $2,230 | $120,081 | $127,271 | — | $287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virtual World Society reported a distributable amount of $514 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virtual World Society is led by Angelina Dayton, Executive Director Incoming on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angelina Dayton
Executive Director Incoming
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$52K (2024)
Tom Furness
Chairman Outgoing
Chairman & Executive Director → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chairman Outgoing, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alvin Graylin
Chairman Incoming
Director → Chairman Incoming, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittan Heller
Director
Director → Vice Chairman & Director, 2021
Vice Chairman & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Billinghurst
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Lafayette
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Shingles
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Kates
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avi Bar Zeev
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Cruz Neira
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dace Campbell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Blair
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Shannon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trond Nilsen
Treasurer
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kusumoto
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ricci
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jackie Morie (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Dyboski Bryant (2022–2023) — Executive Director Outgoing
- Former: Cassi Vieten (2023) — Director
- Former: Joey King (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Jacobson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cassandra Vieten (2022) — Director
- Former: Jacquelyn Morie (2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Dyboski-Bryant (2021) — Director
- Former: Haley Douglas (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christopher Stapleton (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Furness (2020) — Executive Director
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 $52K, to Angelina Dayton (Executive Director incoming).
Frequently asked questions about Virtual World Society
How large is Virtual World Society?
Virtual World Society reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $514 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Virtual World Society?
Virtual World Society is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Snohomish, WA. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Virtual World Society's EIN?
Virtual World Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2112603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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