Washington Association of
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Lacey, Washington. Founded in 1963, WASPC is a law enforcement organization that serves as the only association of its kind in the nation combining representatives from local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement into a single body. The organization consists of executive and top management personnel from law enforcement agencies statewide, with membership including sheriffs, police chiefs, the Washington State Patrol, the Washington Department of Corrections, and representatives of federal agencies. WASPC is governed by its executive board and was designated as a "combination of units of local government" by the 1975 Washington legislature.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.3M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.1M
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
169
-31.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+62.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
WASPC's mission is to lead collaboration among law enforcement executives to enhance public safety, providing management and correctional solutions services along with executive-level training and support.
The organization administers several key grant programs:
Sex Offender Address Verification: Provides grants to local Sheriffs' offices to verify the addresses of registered sex offenders, currently monitoring approximately 18,000 offenders across the state.
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority: Distributes grant funds to local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft.
Mental Health Field Response Teams (MHFRT): Provides grants to local agencies to collaborate with mental and behavioral health agencies, deploying co-responders with officers to reduce incarceration in situations where intervention is beneficial.
Arrest and Jail Alternatives: Offers grants to local agencies working in communities to reduce violent interactions and provide behavioral health and social services as alternatives to jail and incarceration.
Correctional Options Services: Provides home detention and other sentencing alternatives to incarcerated persons convicted of crimes by local and state courts.
Traffic Safety Grants: An active grant opportunity available to eligible law enforcement agencies.
Grantmaking
WASPC is an active grantmaker with total giving of $18,215,735 according to recent filings. Typical grant awards range from $242 to $2,437,617. The organization currently maintains at least one live grant opportunity (WASPC Traffic Safety Grants). Grant funding focuses on education, human services, and health care primarily within Washington State.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WASPC's grantmaking and programs focus exclusively on Washington State, serving law enforcement agencies and communities throughout the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,297,581
- Total Revenues: $29,008,995
- Total Expenses: $28,124,279
- Total Giving: $18,215,735
- Staff: 28 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,297,581 | $12,848,983 | $11,835,891 |
| Revenue | $29,008,995 | $25,838,398 | $25,279,831 |
| Expenses | $28,124,279 | $25,401,512 | $24,392,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,235 | $54,761 | $58,496 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington Association of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
WASPC is governed by its executive board. The organization employs 28 staff members as of 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN STRACHAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $165,824 |
| STEVE CROWN | PAST PRESIDENT THRU 05/24 | 4 | — |
| KEVIN MORRIS | PAST PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| DARRELL LOWE | PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT | 2 | — |
| JOHN NOWELS | PRESIDENT ELECT/VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| RAFAEL PADILLA | VICE PRESIDENT/BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAMON SIMMONS | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| GREG COBB | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MERTZIG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLAY MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRADLEY THURMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES RAYMOND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RIC COLLODI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAM WHITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BATISTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM GOODMAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $170,193 |
| JAMES MCMAHAN | POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | $188,384 |
| RICHARD BISHOP | JAIL LIAISON | 40 | $127,970 |
| DAVID DOLL | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR | 40 | $120,768 |
| ROCKY YEUNG | IT MANAGER | 40 | $108,833 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WASPC has been actively awarding grants under Washington state's law enforcement funding initiatives. The organization continues to administer multiple grant programs supporting local law enforcement agencies across the state in areas including public safety, mental health response, auto theft prevention, and alternatives to incarceration.
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