Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund
To support community organizations that work to achieve racial, social and economic justice.
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund at a glance
In short: Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund gave $775K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $775K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $775,000
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $775,000
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $775,000
- Total assets
- $3,527,886
- -12.9% 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 Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Community Action Network ($775K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2022) to $775K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Community Action Network Seattle, WA | Outreach, education and research | $775,000 |
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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 | $3,527,886 | $619,688 | $1,097,886 | $775,000 | 1 | $14,510 |
| 2023 | $4,049,911 | $912,099 | $914,722 | $675,000 | 1 | $11,688 |
| 2022 | $3,997,012 | $1,439,829 | $622,058 | $275,000 | 1 | $6,824 |
| 2021 | $3,992,112 | $1,613,400 | $550,890 | — | — | $4,092 |
| 2020 | $2,958,671 | $1,120,404 | $847,496 | $385,000 | 2 | $12,572 |
About Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund
Based on IRS filings
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $775K. Net investment income was $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund is led by Jack Johnson, Board President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Johnson
Board President
Chair Board Member → President Board Member, 2021
President Board Member → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Le Nguyen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Serena Evans-Satoran
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deana Knutsen
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joselito Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Guadalupe Torrez (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund
How much does Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund give each year?
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund gave $775K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $675K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund?
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $620K.
Where does Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund operate?
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund's EIN?
Washington Community Action Network Education & Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1259403. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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