Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
To change public policy so that people in Washington of all races, ethnicities, abilities, genders and identities can live in safe, healthy homes that they can afford.
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance at a glance
In short: Washington Low Income Housing Alliance gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,178
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,059
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $677,642
- +20.0% 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 Low Income Housing Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund ($21K). Together the top 3 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $51K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund Seattle, WA | Advocacy Support | $21,178 |
| Bellingham Tenants Union Bellingham, WA | Advocacy Support | $15,000 |
| Southwest WA Equity Coalition Vancouver, WA | Advocacy Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $677,642 | $1,093,917 | $974,066 | $51,178 | 3 | $3,731 |
| 2023 | $564,509 | $1,066,883 | $1,123,031 | $55,000 | 5 | $3,605 |
| 2022 | $609,367 | $1,100,254 | $1,274,883 | — | — | $521 |
| 2021 | $791,016 | $1,385,586 | $1,101,980 | $5,000 | Total only | $730 |
| 2020 | $516,045 | $1,117,113 | $1,045,729 | $25,000 | 2 | $157 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance 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 $678K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is led by Rachael Myers, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachael Myers
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Paula Carvalho
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Trautman
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Alvarado
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
Jennifer Bereskin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julio Cortes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Toskey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Byers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Woods
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Duncan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sol Villarreal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adria Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kresha Green
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercedes White Calf
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Garcia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leona Kaleikini-Torrez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Nash-Mendez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Titi White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Poppi Handy
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karolynn Tom
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Kate Budd (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lee Murdock (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Blatter (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bretrand Harrell (2023) — Director
- Former: Bertrand Harrell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: ChrisTiana ObeySumner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Morgan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Shannon Phillips (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sofia Aragon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Dannhardt (2020) — Director
- Former: Christena Coutsoubos (2020) — Director
- Former: Helen Howell (2020) — Director
- Former: Janice Gonzales (2020) — Director
- Former: Kay Murano (2020) — Director
- Former: Phoebe Nelson (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Rachael Myers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
How much does Washington Low Income Housing Alliance give each year?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance gave $51K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 5 grants.
What is Washington Low Income Housing Alliance's typical grant size?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,059, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Low Income Housing Alliance give grants?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Washington Low Income Housing Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Washington Low Income Housing Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advocacy Support" (3 grants).
How large is Washington Low Income Housing Alliance?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance reported $678K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Washington Low Income Housing Alliance?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $678K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Washington Low Income Housing Alliance's EIN?
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1599354. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 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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