Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences
The Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences (WAQRR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Mount Vernon, Washington. Founded in 2017 by recovery residence operators and other stakeholders, WAQRR serves as a platform for mutual support, accountability, and resources for operators seeking to provide safe and healthy residential communities for people in recovery from substance use disorders.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+72.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+229.8% YoY
Grant Count
64
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
+106.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Primary Mission: To promote the establishment, successful management, and growth of high-quality community-based recovery residences in Washington State.
Core Activities:
- Maintaining quality standards for recovery residences
- Certifying and publicizing recovery residences that meet established standards
- Interfacing with neighborhoods, government, and other agencies
- Providing resources and training for residence operators
- Developing a network of safe, effective, and high-quality recovery providers
The organization's work centers on creating environments essential for recovery from all forms of substance use disorder, emphasizing that recovery is lived out in real community contexts where residents learn to live together, navigate disagreements, manage resources, and set and realize goals.
Grantmaking
WAQRR provides grants to support recovery residence operations and development. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WAQRR's primary focus is Washington State, though financial data indicates some grantmaking activity in Nevada and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $614,685
- Total Revenues: $2,934,992
- Total Expenses: $2,553,500
- Number of Employees: 6
Historical Data (2025 IRS 990):
- Total Assets: $1,061,034
- Total Giving: $6,947,258
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,061,034 | $614,685 | $228,709 |
| Revenue | $8,138,588 | $2,934,992 | $990,473 |
| Expenses | $7,711,460 | $2,553,500 | $825,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $995 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Information:
- Jason (email: jason@waqrr.org)
- Phone: 253-293-5208
- Address: PO BOX 1978, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Bliss | Executive Director | 40 | $100,000 |
| Milena Stott | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Carmen | Officer | 1 | — |
| Alan Muia | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Carmin Long | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WAQRR continues to expand its certification and support programs for recovery residences throughout Washington State. In fiscal year 2024, the organization:
Recovery Residence Operating Funds program to be discontinued \u2013 Washington\Conducted 16 personalized technical assistance processes with new and developing residence operators
Hosted 18 online and 2 in-person professional development events
The organization maintains an active Community Events Calendar featuring upcoming events, trainings, and gatherings in the recovery space, and operates a certification program that serves as a quality assurance mechanism for recovery residences seeking to demonstrate their commitment to high standards of care and support.
Recovery Residence Operating Funds program to be discontinuedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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