Seattle Jobs Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.0M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Seattle Jobs Initiative?
Seattle Jobs Initiative is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki ($1.7M), Workforce Development Council Snohomish County ($575K), JPMorgan Chase Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Seattle Jobs Initiative between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | $1,650,078 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Workforce Development Council Snohomish County | $574,747 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $350,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| College Spark Washington | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| AARP Foundation | $136,615 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| International Rescue Committee INC | $72,444 | 1 | 2025 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | $63,554 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | $15,580 | 1 | 2021 |
| Real Progress Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ecmc Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Alaska Airlines Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2025) to $571K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $257K.
What grants has Seattle Jobs Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Workforce Development Council Snohomish County | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $184,273 |
| 2025 | International Rescue Committee INC | Refugee Programs | $72,444 |
| 2024 | Workforce Development Council Snohomish County | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $167,114 |
| 2024 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $95,378 |
| 2024 | Alaska Airlines Foundation | The Digital Bridge - SnoCo Connect participants are adolescents and young adults aged 14-20 who face multiple barriers to education and employment success. These individuals may face housing instability, including living in transitional housing, and have either dropped out of K-12 education or are at risk of doing so. Each participant will be paired with a dedicated Employment and Education Navigator who will guide them in achieving personal stability and acquiring essential skills necessary to embark on a training or educational pathway. Technology will be gifted to those in most need and who are enrolled in an education or training program. Due to the participants' need to work with a trusted and known person, digital literacy skills will be taught be the SnoCo Connect staff in a one-on-one or group setting depending on circumstances. | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $425,462 |
| 2023 | Workforce Development Council Snohomish County | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $140,967 |
| 2022 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $464,879 |
| 2022 | Workforce Development Council Snohomish County | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $82,393 |
| 2022 | AARP Foundation | Grant to support AARP Foundation's Workforce program | $17,615 |
| 2021 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $378,276 |
| 2021 | College Spark Washington | OAF2064 STUDENT-CENTERED DESIGN: ADVANCING EQUITY IN CO-REQUISITE MATH | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | $26,890 |
| 2021 | Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $15,580 |
| 2020 | Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki | EMPLOYMENT & TRIANING | $286,083 |
| 2020 | AARP Foundation | GRANT TO SUPPORT AARP FOUNDATION'S WORKFORCE PROGRAM | $119,000 |
| 2020 | Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS | $36,664 |
| 2020 | Real Progress Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Ecmc Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2019 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS | $350,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Seattle Jobs Initiative?
Seattle Jobs Initiative is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki ($1.7M), Workforce Development Council Snohomish County ($575K), JPMorgan Chase Foundation ($350K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Seattle Jobs Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is Seattle Jobs Initiative's largest funder?
Workforce Development Council Seattle-Ki is the largest recorded funder of Seattle Jobs Initiative, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Seattle Jobs Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.0M in grants to Seattle Jobs Initiative across 20 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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