Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County
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Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County at a glance
In short: Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County gave $244K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $243,591
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,599
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,511
- Total assets
- $300,847,026
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle ($125K). Together the top 6 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 42 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County gives
- Giving fell 74% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2023) to $950K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle Seattle, WA | Wioa Adult Service Grant | $125,488 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Wioa Adult Service Grant | $53,072 |
| Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (Adwas) Seattle, WA | Violence Against Women Formula (Stop) Grant | $16,513 |
| API Chaya Seattle, WA | Violence Against Women Formula (Stop) Grant | $16,508 |
| Consejo Counseling & Referral Service Seattle, WA | Violence Against Women Formula (Stop) Grant | $16,398 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance Seattle, WA | Violence Against Women Formula (Stop) Grant | $15,612 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,847,026 | $49,353,654 | $54,433,164 | $243,591 | 6 | $3,780,196 |
| 2023 | $257,542,609 | $42,438,771 | $50,603,962 | $196,036 | 6 | $1,528,487 |
| 2022 | $229,891,006 | $36,689,149 | $42,277,335 | $287,886 | 9 | $1,885,073 |
| 2021 | $203,733,291 | $51,082,115 | $38,890,162 | $949,722 | 12 | $10,196,820 |
| 2020 | $196,301,854 | $58,844,252 | $36,112,767 | $816,053 | 9 | $2,247,737 |
About Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County
Based on IRS filings
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $244K. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is led by Maria Chavez-Wilcox, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 10 of 38 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Chavez-Wilcox
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$290K (2020) → $376K (2024)
Calandra Childers
Board Chair
Board Member → Chair-Elect, 2022
Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Aqui
It Director
Director of Information Technology → It Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Wendy Heddrick
Senior Director of Facilities
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $174K (2024)
Jeanice Hardy
Chief Program Officer
Regional Director-Kc Housing Svcs → Regional Director of Kc Housing, 2021
Regional Director of Kc Housing → Chief Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Kim Snyder
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Financial Officer → Contract & Spec Proj Manager, 2022
Contract & Spec Proj Manager → Chief Operations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $103K (2024)
Patricia Hayden
Chief Program Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $299K (2024)
Phyllis Nomura
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $167K (2024)
Emily Miller
Chief Human Resources Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$248K (2024)
J-Me Diamond
Executive Assistant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$153K (2024)
Margaret Gritten
Chief Public Policy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2024)
Akila Somasegar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amelia Ransom
Chair-Elect
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Chair-Elect, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Danielson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Stiffarm
Immediate Past Chair
Board Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bromley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Fitzgerald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Schaures
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Robertson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael Grijalva
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary From, 2023
Secretary From → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Cogdell Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Romero
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Romero
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Foege
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Terrell-Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Best
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglass L. Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Pastega
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Pinkham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mardia Shands
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Dean Lum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Walters
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francesca Vega
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Koko Huang
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Woods
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Odette Polintan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Lubbers
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Camille Ralston (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Sandoval (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Snapp (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Madrid (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Peterson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Cheng (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Harlass (2022–2023) — Controller
- Former: Amy Liu (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Emilie Miller (2022–2023) — Chief Hr Officer
- Former: Mary Anne Dillon Bryant (2023) — Vice President of Programs & Snohomish County
- Former: Barbara Rosen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Anne Dillon (2020–2022) — Executive Director Snohomish
- Former: Robyn Corr (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sonya Campion (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Mask (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kizha Davidson (2021–2022) — Chief Marketing & Communications Director
- Former: Amy Kosterlitz (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Rickett (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bavan Holloway (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Bobbe Bridge (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Irwin Batara (2020–2021) — Chief Human Resources Officer
- Former: Jonelle Mc Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maryann Crissey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Jackson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rose Marie David (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $376K, to Maria Chavez-Wilcox (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County
How much does Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County give each year?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County gave $244K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $196K across 6 grants.
What is Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's typical grant size?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's median grant in 2024 was $16,511, and its average grant was $40,599, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County give grants?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Violence Against Women Formula (Stop) Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's largest grantees?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's largest 2024 grantees include Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle ($125,488), International Rescue Committee ($53,072) and Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services (Adwas) ($16,513), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County reported $300.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49.4M.
What is Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $300.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's EIN?
Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0482890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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