Washington Conservation Action Education Fund
To champion policies that center the expertise and resilience of overburdened communities for environmental progress and justice in the pacific northwest.
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund at a glance
In short: Washington Conservation Action Education Fund gave $135K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,047
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $15,005
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,971,702
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Conservation Action Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was No on 2066 ($25K). Together the top 9 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Washington Conservation Action Education Fund gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2022) to $255K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| No on 2066 Seattle, WA | To Support Ballot Measure Initiative | $25,000 |
| Friends of the San Juans Friday Harbor, WA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $24,000 |
| Columbia Riverkeeper Hood River, OR | To Further the Organization's Mission | $20,800 |
| Nuestra CASA Sunnyside, WA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| NW Energy Coalition Seattle, WA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $15,000 |
| 350PDX Portland, OR | To Further the Organization's Mission | $11,000 |
| Communities for a Healthy Bay Tacoma, WA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $8,000 |
| 350 Tacoma Tacoma, WA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $6,000 |
| Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility Portland, OR | To Further the Organization's Mission | $5,247 |
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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 | $8,971,702 | $5,057,979 | $5,890,040 | $135,047 | 9 | $206,558 |
| 2023 | $9,454,447 | $4,027,947 | $3,726,342 | — | — | $135,062 |
| 2022 | $9,255,914 | $4,132,286 | $3,740,474 | $122,150 | 11 | $270,508 |
| 2021 | $8,975,785 | $4,332,666 | $3,595,201 | $254,950 | 18 | $-101,061 |
| 2020 | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 | $3,478,551 | $238,400 | 17 | $235,291 |
About Washington Conservation Action Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $207K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is led by Alyssa Macy, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alyssa Macy
CEO
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $223K (2024)
Ken Lederman
Board Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Roberts
Puget Sound Program Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Darcy Nonemacher
Government Affairs Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Sean Pender
Vice President of Administration
Administrator Director → Administrative Director, 2021
Administrative Director → Vice President of Administration, 2022
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $132K (2024)
David Gorton
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$129K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Lennon Bronsema
Vice President of Campaigns
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Christina Wong
Vice President of Programs
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Amy Scott
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Billingsley
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Parker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Sims
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Martin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oskar Zambrano Mendez
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Traube
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jameson Morrell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Friedmann
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ross
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Schutten
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ej Juarez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabe Aeschliman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Broadhurst
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hector Hinojosa
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Cunningham
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maverick Ryan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Reyneveld
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Frazier
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Julie Colehour (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Goldman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Eliseo Juarez (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sydney Miyahara (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Will Stelle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kaiwen Lee (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ubaldo Hernandez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Deb Hagen-Lukens (2022) — Director
- Former: Chandra Lewnau (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dave Bricklin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Sarju (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Hagen-Lukens (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Cornfield (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Melissa Mager (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Hanna (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan Crooks (2020) — CEO
- Former: Marc Daudon (2020) — Director
- Former: Martin Baker (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sapna Sopori (2020) — Director
- Former: Shin Shin Hsia (2020) — Treasurer
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 $223K, to Alyssa Macy (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Conservation Action Education Fund
How much does Washington Conservation Action Education Fund give each year?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund gave $135K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's typical grant size?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,005, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Conservation Action Education Fund give grants?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund gives mostly in Washington: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants), Portland, OR (2 grants) and Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Washington Conservation Action Education Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's largest grantees?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's largest 2024 grantees include No on 2066 ($25,000), Friends of the San Juans ($24,000) and Columbia Riverkeeper ($20,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Conservation Action Education Fund?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Washington Conservation Action Education Fund?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $9.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's EIN?
Washington Conservation Action Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0839385. 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 October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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