Washington Indian Gaming Association
To promote, protect and preserve the general welfare and interests of indian tribes through the development of sound policies and practices with respect to the conduct of gaming activities in indian country; to disseminate information to the indian gaming community, federal and state governments, and the general public on issues related to the conduct of gaming in indian country; to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming conducted in indian country; to promote government to government relationships and effective communication between tribes and the state of washington; and to maintain, protect and advocate indian tribal sovereignty.
Washington Indian Gaming Association at a glance
In short: Washington Indian Gaming Association gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,524
- +525.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $12,508
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,783,225
- +0.2% 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.
How to apply to Washington Indian Gaming Association
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (WIGA Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington Indian Gaming Association
Who Washington Indian Gaming Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Madison Enterprises ($20K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Washington Indian Gaming Association gives
- Giving grew 172% 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 $6K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Madison Enterprises Suquamish, WA | 2024 Centennial Accord Dinner Reception | $20,024 |
| White Swan Toppenish, WA | Tribal Fire Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| College Success Foundation Bellevue, WA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,783,225 | $2,118,611 | $2,090,488 | $37,524 | 3 | $4,813 |
| 2023 | $2,777,710 | $2,529,603 | $1,892,390 | $6,000 | Total only | $143 |
| 2022 | $2,120,214 | $2,327,096 | $1,965,166 | $15,000 | 1 | $244 |
| 2021 | $1,714,569 | $1,472,449 | $1,778,838 | $13,800 | 1 | $663 |
| 2020 | $2,025,526 | $942,955 | $928,526 | — | — | $1,275 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Washington Indian Gaming Association
Based on IRS filings
Washington Indian Gaming Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Indian Gaming Association is led by Rebecca George, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rebecca George
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $205K (2024)
W. Ron Allen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosina Depoe
Deputy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Charlene Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Guy Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curt Holmes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Whitener Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Gomez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Woodruff
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Charles
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Forsman
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Joseph
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric White
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Gobin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Frank
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Hillaire
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Kinswa-Gaiser
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Laclair
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Caldera
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Hollum
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Klatush
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy Capeoman
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarred-Michael Erickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Jj Wilbur
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Choke
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristeen Mowitch
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quintin Swanson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Peters
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Tj Greene
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Iyall
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Harry Pickernell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeromy Sullivan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Peters (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Guy Capoeman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: JJ Wilber (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: TJ Greene (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Norma Joesph (2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Bean (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Depoe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Joseph (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Barnett (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Delano Saluskin (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Martinez (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nino Maltos (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Jones (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Benjamin Joseph (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bernard Afterbuffalo (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Iyall (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fawn Sharp (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Glen Gobin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jode Goudy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Choke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lawrence Soloman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leon John (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney Cawston (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Yanity (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Wooten (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Cladoosby (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Deleno Suluskin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremiah Julius (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mel Sheldon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert De Los Angeles (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $205K, to Rebecca George (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington Indian Gaming Association
How much does Washington Indian Gaming Association give each year?
Washington Indian Gaming Association gave $38K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $6K in grants paid.
What is Washington Indian Gaming Association's typical grant size?
Washington Indian Gaming Association's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,508, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Indian Gaming Association give grants?
Washington Indian Gaming Association gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Washington Indian Gaming Association give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Washington Indian Gaming Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Washington Indian Gaming Association?
Washington Indian Gaming Association reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Washington Indian Gaming Association?
Washington Indian Gaming Association is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Olympia, WA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Washington Indian Gaming Association's EIN?
Washington Indian Gaming Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2013217. 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- 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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