Washington State Public Interest Research Group
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.
Washington State Public Interest Research Group at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,821,966
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $541,802
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $13,741
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $258,694
- -82.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington State Public Interest Research Group funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Washington State Public Interest Research Group gives
- Giving grew 1250% 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 $100K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Pirg Denver, CO | General Support | $1,350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,821,966 | $541,802 | $258,694 | — | — | $13,741 |
| 2024 | $10,555,040 | $558,087 | $1,468,643 | $1,350,000 | 1 | $9,516 |
| 2023 | $10,546,563 | $1,386,527 | $165,301 | — | — | $814,254 |
| 2022 | $10,079,248 | $637,926 | $304,696 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $9,897,437 | $671,646 | $266,823 | $100,000 | 1 | $2 |
About Washington State Public Interest Research Group
Based on IRS filings
Washington State Public Interest Research Group 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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State Public Interest Research Group 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 Research Group
How large is Washington State Public Interest Research Group?
Washington State Public Interest Research Group reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $542K.
Where does Washington State Public Interest Research Group operate?
Washington State Public Interest Research Group has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Washington State Public Interest Research Group's EIN?
Washington State Public Interest Research Group'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.
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 April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- 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
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