Wafla
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Wafla at a glance
In short: Wafla gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,808,455
- +16.4% 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 Wafla funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save Family Farming ($10K).
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
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Family Farming Everson, WA | Support | $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 | $17,808,455 | $18,432,609 | $18,806,358 | $10,000 | 1 | $77,117 |
| 2023 | $15,299,166 | $20,684,461 | $20,545,972 | $10,000 | 1 | $21,117 |
| 2022 | $12,158,357 | $13,343,429 | $13,430,618 | $10,000 | 1 | $636 |
| 2021 | $12,007,746 | $9,947,660 | $10,577,268 | — | — | $1,137 |
| 2020 | $11,233,432 | $9,712,213 | $9,017,851 | — | — | $11,148 |
About Wafla
Based on IRS filings
Wafla is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lacey, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wafla is led by Enrique Gastelum, CEO on every filing since 2022; all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Enrique Gastelum
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $232K (2024)
Adrian W. Roozen
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Jennifer Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Nolan Empey
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Sherri Burris
Board Member
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Steve Davis
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Varon Blackburn
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Kimberly Bresler
Cmmo
COO → Cmmo, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $109K (2024)
Scott Jacky
Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Paige Hake
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Traci Clarke
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Taylor Atkinson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Allen Godwin (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dan Fazio (2020–2022) — CEO
- Former: Jeffrey Fagg (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Orlin Knutson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kim Bresler (2020) — COO
- Former: Stacy Gilmore (2020) — President
- Former: Timothy Curtis (2020) — Treasurer
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 $232K, to Enrique Gastelum (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wafla
How much does Wafla give each year?
Wafla gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Wafla?
Wafla reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.4M.
What is Wafla?
Wafla is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lacey, WA. It holds $17.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wafla operate?
Wafla has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Wafla's EIN?
Wafla's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0611911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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