Wa Therapy Fund Foundation
To eliminate barriers to healing within Black communities that have been historically excluded from care.
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation at a glance
In short: Wa Therapy Fund Foundation reported $7K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $7,428 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $821,970
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,027,575
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $8,699
- +4122.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $843,766
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Wa Therapy Fund Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it reported $7K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Trail Alliance Portland, OR | Engage, Educate, and Provide Resources/Services to Our Community. | $15,000 |
| The Silent Task Force Seattle, WA | To create, enhance, and protect mountain bike riding opportunities; to advocate for trail access; to promote responsible mountain biking; and to build, maintain, and ride sustainable trails. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $821,970 | $1,027,575 | $843,766 | $7,428 | Total only | $8,699 |
| 2023 | $637,846 | $906,134 | $737,017 | — | — | $206 |
| 2022 | $467,750 | $900,283 | $495,757 | $25,000 | 2 | $62 |
| 2021 | $61,680 | $237,257 | $243,380 | $10,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2020 | $40,191 | $95,527 | $55,336 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wa Therapy Fund Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $822K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $7K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation is led by Ashley McGirt, CEO & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley McGirt
CEO & President
President & Founder → CEO, 2022
CEO → CEO & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Ayan Musse
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huston Adair Jr.
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Chalon L. Ervin
Director
Director → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Davidson
Director
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Saidybah
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keisha Credit
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Body
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette Hamilton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Mensah
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christelle Silue
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ebony Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jarrelle Marshall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sayuri Nishizawa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiersha Cutler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany R Moss
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tuan Ti Phan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deaunte Damper
Vice President
On filings since 2020
22 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
David Coven
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reynelda Solitaire
Secretary
On filings since 2023
19 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Darylllyn Harris-Waller (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Lokoff (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Lacer (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Danielle Henry (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tarika Powell (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Irby (2020) — 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 $122K, to Ashley McGirt (CEO/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wa Therapy Fund Foundation
How much does Wa Therapy Fund Foundation give each year?
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation reported $7K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Wa Therapy Fund Foundation?
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation reported $822K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Wa Therapy Fund Foundation?
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $822K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wa Therapy Fund Foundation operate?
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is Wa Therapy Fund Foundation's EIN?
Wa Therapy Fund Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2607648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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