Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
The Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund elects candidates, educates voters and decision-makers, and amplifies the voices and priorities of people and communities most impacted by housing instability and homelessness.
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund at a glance
In short: Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $23,000
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $419,067
- +3.9% 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 Housing Alliance Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund PAC ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund gives
- Giving grew 130% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund PAC Seattle, WA | General Support | $23,000 |
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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 | $419,067 | $518,475 | $472,931 | $23,000 | 1 | $2,656 |
| 2023 | $403,452 | $147,538 | $356,101 | — | — | $3,943 |
| 2022 | $528,357 | $674,148 | $317,365 | — | — | $73 |
| 2021 | $164,290 | $313,625 | $263,360 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $154,194 | $259,822 | $190,890 | — | — | — |
About Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $419K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund is led by Rachael Myers, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachael Myers
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Babb Anderson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christena Coutsoubos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Peter Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bereskin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Sardinas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharonne Navas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Akizuki
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Basloe-Saraf
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sesany Fennie-Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loren Tierney
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Burton
Secretary-Treasurer
Director → Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Emily Alvarado (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kim Herman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kylie Rolf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Silver (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brien Thane (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Irene Basloe Saraf (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Kay Murano (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Hanson (2020) — Director
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 Housing Alliance Action Fund
How much does Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund give each year?
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund?
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund reported $419K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $518K.
What is Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund?
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $419K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund operate?
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund's EIN?
Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1571989. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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