Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy
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Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy at a glance
In short: Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $1,550,287
- +145.0% 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 Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was People for an Affordable Washington ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People for an Affordable Washington Olympia, WA | Campaign Advertising | $300,000 |
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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 | $1,550,287 | $2,461,145 | $1,543,600 | $300,000 | 1 | $20,138 |
| 2024 | $632,742 | $45,000 | $77,702 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $665,444 | $135,000 | $63,288 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $593,732 | $270,000 | $61,855 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $385,587 | $210,000 | $164,575 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $340,162 | $315,000 | $66,691 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $91,853 | $347,500 | $294,551 | — | — | — |
About Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy
Based on IRS filings
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy is led by Stephen F. Mullin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen F. Mullin
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Smith
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Johnson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Strege
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Irwin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Chandler (2019–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy
How much does Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy give each year?
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy?
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy?
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy operate?
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy's EIN?
Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4475176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
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