Washington Filmworks
To build and enhance the competitiveness of Washington State's film and associated creative industry. We accomplish this by marketing and managing the state's production incentive program, representing the state in national and international film production market, supporting the business of film, encouraging professional development and employment and collaboration with other agencies and corporations dedicated to the economic development opportunities provided by the film industry.
Washington Filmworks at a glance
In short: Washington Filmworks gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +124.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $32,563,655
- +40.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Washington Filmworks
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Washington Filmworks
FWD Funding Initiative
Washington Filmworks
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovation Lab
Washington Filmworks
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Production Incentive Program
Washington Filmworks
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Washington Filmworks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atina Film Studios ($20K). Together the top 6 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atina Film Studios Federal Way, WA | Film Workforce | $20,000 |
| Olympic College Foundation Bremerton, WA | Film Workforce | $16,000 |
| The Wenatchee School District Wenatchee, WA | Film Workforce | $10,000 |
| Seattle Documentary Assoc Seattle, WA | Film Workforce | $8,000 |
| SUI Productions Tacoma, WA | Film Workforce | $8,000 |
| Tasveer Seattle, WA | Film Workforce | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,563,655 | $17,207,520 | $7,848,181 | $70,000 | 6 | $549,983 |
| 2024 | $23,120,563 | $11,926,794 | $3,994,878 | $31,200 | 3 | $385,590 |
| 2023 | $16,135,061 | $15,100,184 | $4,266,290 | — | — | $64,875 |
| 2022 | $4,994,357 | $2,210,938 | $5,209,533 | — | — | $2,200 |
| 2021 | $7,296,679 | $4,223,000 | $1,043,836 | — | — | $3,424 |
| 2020 | $5,062,524 | $3,401,372 | $3,066,168 | — | — | $10,277 |
About Washington Filmworks
Based on IRS filings
Washington Filmworks is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $550K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Filmworks is led by Amy Lillard, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Lillard
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $220K (2025)
Don Jensen
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audra Laymon
Director of Wfd
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Kenneth Hagen
Director of Funding
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Julie Daman
Chief of Staff
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Ops, 2024
Director of Finance & Ops → Chief of Staff, 2025
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $150K (2025)
Jannat Gargi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Cooper
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea A Stuart-Lehalle
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolene DiSalvo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devante Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Barehand
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcom Pelles
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myron Partman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Stoller
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Doupe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Hochstatter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alan Nay (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sherrye Wyatt (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Shellea Allen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Myisa Plancq-Graham (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory D Smith (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Juan Mas (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Megan Ouellette (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $220K, to Amy Lillard (Executive Dir.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Filmworks
How much does Washington Filmworks give each year?
Washington Filmworks gave $70K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $31K across 3 grants.
What is Washington Filmworks's typical grant size?
Washington Filmworks's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Filmworks give grants?
Washington Filmworks gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Washington Filmworks give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Washington Filmworks's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Film Workforce" (6 grants).
Who are Washington Filmworks's largest grantees?
Washington Filmworks's largest 2025 grantees include Atina Film Studios ($20,000), Olympic College Foundation ($16,000) and The Wenatchee School District ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Filmworks?
Washington Filmworks reported $32.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What is Washington Filmworks?
Washington Filmworks is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $32.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Washington Filmworks's EIN?
Washington Filmworks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1506206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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