Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is a Seattle-based public charity that supports pathways for Washington students into high-demand, living-wage careers in health care, STEM, and the trades. It provides scholarships and career support, and its 2025 filing reports grants to Washington organizations for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation gave $80K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $7,980
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $121,816,675
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1414 31St Avenue South 302, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 800-8025
Website: https://waopportunityscholarship.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Confluence Health ($19K). Together the top 9 received $74K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,400), which are not listed by name.
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
The organization’s website says its Scholars come from every Washington county and legislative district. All 10 grants reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence Health Wenatchee, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $19,200 |
| True Hope Psychiatric Services LLC Everett, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $12,600 |
| Kaiser Permanente Seattle, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $7,200 |
| Naches Medical Clinic Naches, WA | Financial incentive for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations | $7,200 |
| Franciscan Medical Clinic - Spanaway Tacoma, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $6,600 |
| Astria Toppenish Hospital Sunnyside, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $5,400 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,400 |
| Mindset Tacoma LLC Tacoma, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $5,400 |
| Northwest Mind and Body PLLC Spokane, WA | Support for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations. | $5,400 |
| Oasis Behavioral Health Kennewick, WA | Financial incentive for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,816,675 | $8,443,730 | $16,849,645 | $79,800 | 10 | $846,870 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to transform Washington state by building pathways to high-demand jobs that strengthen communities and the economy. Its website describes three scholarship pathways: the Baccalaureate Scholarship for eligible STEM and health-care majors; the Career & Technical Scholarship for eligible health-care, STEM, and trades programs; and the Graduate Scholarship for advanced nurse-practitioner degrees, with a practice commitment in a Washington medically underserved area or health professional shortage area.
The organization’s website also describes career training and mentorship as part of its support for Scholars. Separately, its 2025 filing lists grants for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $79,800. Grants ranged from $5,400 to $19,200, with a median of $6,000. The largest reported grants were $19,200 to Confluence Health; $12,600 to True Hope Psychiatric Services LLC; $7,200 each to Kaiser Permanente and Naches Medical Clinic; and $6,600 to Franciscan Medical Clinic – Spanaway. The filing describes these awards as support or financial incentives for mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations.
The organization’s website describes scholarship application pathways for individual students; those awards are distinct from the grants to organizations reported in the filing. As of September 29, 2026, the Baccalaureate Scholarship application window listed for January 14–February 26, 2026, is past. The listed Career & Technical Scholarship window runs September 29–October 15, 2026. The listed Graduate Scholarship window, March 17–April 27, 2027, is upcoming.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jessica Peet as board president; Jolenta Coleman-Bush as secretary; Jovania Polenska and Gina Breukelman as board members; Kimber Connors as executive director, WSOSF; Johnathan Luster as interim executive director, WSOS; Garry Hoffman as finance director; Jeanette Munoz-Colon as executive director, WSOS from June 2025; and Melissa Lindgren O’Keefe as comptroller from May 2025.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation is led by Johnathan Luster, Interim Executive Director & Wsos on the 2025 filing; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Johnathan Luster
Interim Executive Director & Wsos
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$64K (2025)
Kimber Connors
Executive Director & Wsosf
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$66K (2025)
Jeanette Munoz-Colon
Executive Director & Wsos From
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Peet
Board President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garry Hoffman
Finance Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$22K (2025)
Gina Breukelman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javania Polenska
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolenta Coleman-Bush
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Lindgren O'Keefe
Comptroller From
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Kimber Connors (Executive Director, Wsosf). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
How much does Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation gave $80K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,980, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's largest grantees?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Confluence Health ($19,200), True Hope Psychiatric Services LLC ($12,600) and Kaiser Permanente ($7,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation reported $121.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What does Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation fund?
The organization’s mission is to transform Washington state by building pathways to high-demand jobs that strengthen communities and the economy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check waopportunityscholarship.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3293868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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