Washington State Public Interest
Washpirg's mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects consumers, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government.
Key facts about Washington State Public Interest
- EIN
- 91-1554604
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $11,821,966
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
+12.0% YoY
Revenue
$542K
-2.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$14K
+44.4% YoY
Expenses
$259K
-82.4% YoY
How Washington State Public Interest gives
- Giving grew 1250% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About Washington State Public Interest
Based on IRS filings
Washington State Public Interest is a public charity, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,821,966 | $10,555,040 | $10,546,563 |
| Revenue | $541,802 | $558,087 | $1,386,527 |
| Expenses | $258,694 | $1,468,643 | $165,301 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,741 | $9,516 | $814,254 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State Public Interest is led by Rick Bunch, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Bunch
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Meiffren-Swango
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Gray
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Bralow
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Wendlandt
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicole Walter (2022) — State Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 State Public Interest
How large is Washington State Public Interest?
Washington State Public Interest reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $542K.
Where does Washington State Public Interest operate?
Washington State Public Interest has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Washington State Public Interest's EIN?
Washington State Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1554604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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