Washington Association for Children and Families
WACF is an association of large and small providers promoting safety, permanency and well being for children and families who are involved or at risk of involvement with the child welfare system.
Washington Association for Children and Families at a glance
In short: Washington Association for Children and Families gave $141K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $141K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,538
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $140,538
- Median grant
- $140,538
- 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 Washington Association for Children and Families funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WA Association for Children and Families Institute for Practice Improvement ($141K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WA Association for Children and Families Institute for Practice Improvement Bellingham, WA | To distribute cash assets to another non-profit and aid in the program for recipient entity | $140,538 |
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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 | — | $108,836 | $233,445 | $140,538 | 1 | $4 |
| 2023 | $124,609 | $59,817 | $245,106 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $161,736 | $116,960 | $264,744 | — | — | $48 |
| 2021 | $279,555 | $194,949 | $452,814 | — | — | $127 |
| 2020 | $537,420 | $477,844 | $490,043 | — | — | $205 |
About Washington Association for Children and Families
Based on IRS filings
Washington Association for Children and Families is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Snoqualmie, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $141K. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Association for Children and Families is led by Jill Marshall May, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Marshall May
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Carla Arnold
President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Mazen
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Gorman-Brown
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Vinson
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Clare
Immediate Past Past President
President → Immediate Past Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Sanborn
Western Vice President
Director → Western Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Deck III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lwali
Secretary
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Carlson
East Vice President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Charlotte Booth (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Fullington (2020–2022) — Western Wa Vice President
- Former: Jessie DiPardo (2021–2022) — East Vice President
- Former: Brian Carroll (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Amy Woodward (2020) — Eastern Wa Vice President
- Former: Cindy Steele (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 $143K, to Jill Marshall May (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Association for Children and Families
How much does Washington Association for Children and Families give each year?
Washington Association for Children and Families gave $141K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Washington Association for Children and Families?
Washington Association for Children and Families is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Snoqualmie, WA.
Where does Washington Association for Children and Families operate?
Washington Association for Children and Families has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Association for Children and Families's EIN?
Washington Association for Children and Families's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2045089. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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