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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.6M
+40.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$70K
+124.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+12.2% YoY
About Washington Filmworks
Based on IRS filings
Washington Filmworks is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,563,655 | $23,120,563 | $16,135,061 |
| Revenue | $17,207,520 | $11,926,794 | $15,100,184 |
| Expenses | $7,848,181 | $3,994,878 | $4,266,290 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $549,983 | $385,590 | $64,875 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Washington Filmworks
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Lillard | Executive Dir. | 60 | $219,635 |
| Julie Daman | Chief of Staff | 60 | $150,000 |
| Audra Laymon | Dir. of WFD | 40 | $113,946 |
| Kenneth Hagen | Dir. of Funding | 40 | $110,000 |
| Don Jensen | Chair | 1 | — |
| Andrea A Stuart-Lehalle | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| John Cooper | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jessica Stoller | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Cook | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jeff Barehand | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jolene DiSalvo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tony Doupe | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jannat Gargi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Myron Partman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Malcom Pelles | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Devante Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Austin Hochstatter | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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