Workforce Development Council, known on its website as Workforce Snohomish, is a public charity based in Everett, Washington. It serves as fiscal agent for the Future Workforce Alliance, Snohomish County’s Local Workforce Development Board, and supports workforce development, business engagement, and financial empowerment services for Snohomish County residents and businesses.
Key facts about Workforce Development Council Snohomish County
In short: Workforce Development Council Snohomish County gave $4.3M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $306K), mostly in Washington. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 91-2071882
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,285,957
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- Average grant
- $306,140
- Median grant
- $176,196
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,948,851
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$306K
-29.4% YoY
Is Workforce Development Council Snohomish County open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $146K; repeat grants $395K. How we count
Medians: $148K first-time, $234K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Workforce Snohomish’s stated mission is to build economic resilience through integrated workforce development, business engagement, and financial empowerment services that create pathways to prosperity for Snohomish County residents. Its 2024 filing also describes investing government and private funding to increase business and workforce competitiveness, fill current and emerging jobs, and promote employment and economic well-being.
The organization’s 2025 grants were designated for employment and training. Among the recipients, Latino Educational Training Institute describes its mission as supporting the personal and financial success of Spanish-speaking and bilingual people and inspiring Latinos to pursue their dreams and become community leaders. Seattle Jobs Initiative says it creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families through living-wage careers. Millennia Ministries describes its mission as providing food and housing advocacy and assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Workforce Development Council reported 14 grants totaling $4,285,957. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $1,858,139, with a median of $176,196. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Review Cycle
April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Workforce Snohomish’s stated service area is Snohomish County, Washington. Its reported 2025 grants all went to Washington recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2020) to $36.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Career Path Services ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,305 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,220 grants of 1,305 (93%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Path Services Spokane, WA | Employment and Training | $1,858,139 |
| Cocoon House Everett, WA | Employment and Training | $453,280 |
| Pacific Associates Seattle, WA | Employment and Training | $363,855 |
| Snohomish County Everett, WA | Employment and Training | $293,464 |
| Latino Educational Training Institute Lynnwood, WA | Employment and Training | $261,717 |
| NW Innovation Resource Center Bellingham, WA | Employment and Training | $233,564 |
| Seattle Jobs Initiative Seattle, WA | Employment and Training | $184,273 |
| Trac Associates Inc Seattle, WA | Employment and Training | $168,119 |
| Business Impact NW Tukwila, WA | Employment and Training | $147,700 |
| Millennia Ministries Everett, WA | Employment and Training | $131,134 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,948,851 | $10,543,151 | $10,806,731 | $4,285,957 |
| 2024 | $4,533,952 | $8,835,783 | $9,177,255 | $4,333,391 |
| 2023 | $5,275,214 | $9,837,529 | $9,796,880 | $5,028,540 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,948,851 | $4,533,952 | $5,275,214 |
| Revenue | $10,543,151 | $8,835,783 | $9,837,529 |
| Expenses | $10,806,731 | $9,177,255 | $9,796,880 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,471 | $2,895 | $738 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Joy Emory as President and CEO; Lisa Severtsen as Vice President of Finance; Debbie Little as Chief Administrative Officer; and Kathleen Bougazzoul as Chief Program Officer. Listed board members were Mary Jane Brell Vujovic, Rachel Macklin, Tom Rossman, Jampa Jorkhang, Tim Jumper, and Celica Quirarte. Rachel Macklin was listed as Board Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County is led by Joy C. Emory, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joy C. Emory
President & CEO
Interim CEO → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Rachel Macklin
Board Chair, Treasurer & Secretary
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Chair, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassondra Yi
Director of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Jack Chapman
Senior Director of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Mary Houston
Director of Worksource System
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Debbie Little
Chief Administrator Officer
Chief Administration Officer → Chief Administrator Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Kathleen Bougazzoul
Chief Program Officer
Vice President of Program & Community Engagement → Chief Program Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $159K (2025)
Lisa J. Severtsen
Vice President Finance
Vice President of Finance → Vice President Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $157K (2025)
Mary Jane Brell Vujovic
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jampa Jorkhang
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rossman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Celica Quirarte (2024–2025) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 102024
- Former: Tim Jumper (2024–2025) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 112024
- Former: Nathan A. Roberts (2021–2024) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Shari Dworkin (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Putnam (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Bookey (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Chaplik (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Monroe (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: James O'Brien (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Janice Nishikawa (2020) — Director of Finance
- Former: Jessica Barr (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jorge Arturo Rivera (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kelli Wilson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Montgomery Jr. (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Bliven (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Clark (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Choy (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Nick Harper (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Pierce (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Cunningham (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Haggard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Forslund (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Cox (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Tiffany Lock-Osterberg (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Van Kuno (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $159K, to Joy Emory (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 808 134Th St Sw 105, Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 921-3423
Website: https://workforcesnohomish.org
Frequently asked questions about Workforce Development Council Snohomish County
How much does Workforce Development Council Snohomish County give each year?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County gave $4.3M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 10 grants.
What is Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's typical grant size?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's median grant in 2025 was $176,196, and its average grant was $306,140, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Workforce Development Council Snohomish County that year got $146K on average.
Where does Workforce Development Council Snohomish County give grants?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County 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 Everett, WA (5 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Lynnwood, WA (2 grants).
Does Workforce Development Council Snohomish County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employment and Training" (14 grants).
Who are Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's largest grantees?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's largest 2025 grantees include Career Path Services ($1,858,139), Cocoon House ($453,280) and Pacific Associates ($363,855), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Workforce Development Council Snohomish County?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What does Workforce Development Council Snohomish County fund?
Workforce Snohomish’s stated mission is to build economic resilience through integrated workforce development, business engagement, and financial empowerment services that create pathways to prosperity for Snohomish County residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Workforce Development Council Snohomish County?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check workforcesnohomish.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's EIN?
Workforce Development Council Snohomish County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2071882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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