Washington Obesity Society
Washington Obesity Society is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Washington Obesity Society at a glance
In short: Washington Obesity Society gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,275
- +315.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Obesity Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Obesity Medicine Association ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Washington Obesity Society gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325 (2023) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity Medicine Association Centennial, CO | Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,275 | $67,400 | $50,493 | $5,000 | 1 | $49,292 | $1,104 |
| 2024 | $5,368 | $37,445 | $35,668 | $5,000 | 1 | $34,717 | $221 |
| 2023 | $3,591 | $14,068 | $12,970 | $325 | 1 | $12,463 | $225 |
| 2022 | $2,493 | $5,024 | $2,531 | — | — | $2,166 | $89 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Washington Obesity Society reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Obesity Society is led by Sam Christensen Msn, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Christensen Msn
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis David MD
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enrica Basilico MD
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Hamlin
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Dawkins Arnp
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Okemah
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michelle Rappaport MD (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Christensen Msn (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brandy Wiltermuth Arnp (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Lindquist MD (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Obesity Society
How much does Washington Obesity Society give each year?
Washington Obesity Society gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington Obesity Society?
Washington Obesity Society reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Washington Obesity Society?
Washington Obesity Society is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington Obesity Society operate?
Washington Obesity Society has awarded grants in Colorado, Kansas.
What is Washington Obesity Society's EIN?
Washington Obesity Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3408346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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