The Workforce Development Council of Snohomish County (also known as Workforce Snohomish) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Everett, Washington. The organization has been tax-exempt since June 1998. It operates as a business-led board and serves as an equal partner with local elected officials in workforce development efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
-14.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-13.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$433K
+72.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Workforce Snohomish invests government and private funding to continuously increase the global competitiveness and prosperity of businesses and workforce, to fill current and emerging jobs, and to provide full employment. Investments are made through effective business, labor, educational, community-based, and service provider organizations for the opportunity, economic well-being, and benefit of the entire community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Employment training and workforce development
- Support for underserved populations (veterans, youth, homeless individuals)
- Business grant programs focused on relief, recovery, and resiliency
The organization has received CARES Act funding from the Snohomish County Human Services Department to administer business grant programs, including the Small Business Relief, Recovery, and Resiliency (R3) program.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Workforce Snohomish serves Snohomish County, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5,275,214
- Total Revenue: $9,837,529
- Total Expenses: $9,796,880
- Number of Employees: 40
As of 2020:
- Total Assets: $4,533,952
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,533,952 | $5,275,214 | $3,307,517 |
| Revenue | $8,835,783 | $9,837,529 | $9,161,437 |
| Expenses | $9,177,255 | $9,796,880 | $9,524,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,895 | $738 | $296 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Career Path Services ($2,536,063), Cocoon House ($445,797), Pacific Associates ($384,307).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAREER PATH SERVICES SPOKANE, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $2,536,063 |
| COCOON HOUSE EVERETT, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $445,797 |
| PACIFIC ASSOCIATES SEATTLE, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $384,307 |
| SNOHOMISH COUNTY EVERETT, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $304,211 |
| REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT SERVICES NORTHWEST EVERETT, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $198,115 |
| SEATTLE JOBS INITIATIVE SEATTLE, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $167,114 |
| NW INNOVATION RESOURCE CENTER BELLINGHAM, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $130,500 |
| HOWELL CONSULTING SEATTLE, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $102,813 |
| HOUSING HOPE EVERETT, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $39,471 |
| SNOHOMISH COUNTY LABOR COUNCIL EVERETT, WA | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Joy Emory
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY JANE VUJOVIC | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIM JUMPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CELICA QUIRARTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RACHEL MACKLIN | BOARD CHAIR/TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SHARI DWORKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOY C EMORY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $138,747 |
| DEBBIE LITTLE | CHIEF ADMIN. OFFICER | 40 | $138,075 |
| NATHAN A ROBERTS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $124,591 |
| LISA J SEVERTSEN | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 40 | $125,090 |
| KATHLEEN BOUGAZZOUL | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $112,138 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Workforce Development Council fund?
**Mission Statement:** Workforce Snohomish invests government and private funding to continuously increase the global competitiveness and prosperity of businesses and workforce, to fill current and emerging jobs, and to provide full employment. Investments are made through effective business, labor, educational, community-based, and service provider organizations for the opportunity, economic well-being, and benefit of the entire community. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Employment training and wor…
How do I apply for a grant from Workforce Development Council?
**Recent Grant Activity (2023):** • Career Path Services: $2,207,625 (Employment and Training) • Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW): $667,268 (Employment and Training) • Cocoon House: $417,958 (Employment and Training) **Financial Giving:** • Total giving: $4,830,249 • Typical award range: $8,256–$2,536,063
Where does Workforce Development Council make grants?
Workforce Snohomish serves Snohomish County, Washington.
What size grants does Workforce Development Council award?
In 2024, Workforce Development Council awarded 10 grants totaling $4.3M — an average of about $433K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Workforce Development Council's EIN?
Workforce Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2071882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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