Washington Education Association
501(c)(5)
Growing revenue
Washington Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Federal Way, Washington, registered in 1952, with $64,269,963 in FY2023 revenue.
Po Box 9100, Federal Way, WA, 98063 EIN 91-0460645 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2023)
$64.3M
▲ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.2M
Net assets
$10.6M
Employees
210
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Washington Education Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Washington Education Association: 2 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Washington Education Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Washington Education Association: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote the teaching profession and public education in the state of washington.
What they do
Public policy center - to insure that wea is a significant participant in the legislative process of the state and nation, obtain passage and implementation of legislation consistent with association goals and assure adequate resource allocations to improve salaries, conditions of work, and educational programs.
Center for education quality: organizing and advocacy center - to provide program and staff services to assist individual school employees and leaders to obtain and utilize the individual and collective power they need to control their work environment, including appropriate compensation.to provide research support enabling the association to carry out its goals and objectives in an efficient manner.
Communication and pr center - to inform the membership and the public through utilization of internal and external media of the association's goals and achievements and of the profession's concern for public education in washington.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 9100, Federal Way, WA, 98063
- City
- Federal Way
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35.0M (FY2013) to $64.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $37.1MNet assets $10.6M
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47.7M
Total liabilities
$37.1M
Net assets
$10.6M
Salaries & benefits
$30.3M
50% of expenses
Board members
82
82 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,269,963▲13.7% | $61,176,361▲10.0% | $10,623,392▲44.1% | $47,734,510▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,504,330▲12.0% | $55,629,330▲3.3% | $7,373,685▲685% | $46,383,950▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $50,448,858▲3.6% | $53,844,790▲23.0% | -$1,259,610▲92.0% | $49,720,951▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,703,845▲1.8% | $43,785,876▼2.2% | -$15,710,178▲57.9% | $59,466,784▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,831,625▲16.9% | $44,764,695▲17.7% | -$37,311,260▼9.0% | $58,109,523▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,910,720▼1.1% | $38,039,620▼5.3% | -$34,227,445▼98.6% | $51,433,624▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,348,434▲2.4% | $40,176,872▼1.1% | -$17,230,521▲39.0% | $42,839,244▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,367,424▲7.0% | $40,611,281▲3.5% | -$28,254,770▲23.4% | $43,139,251▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,729,522▲3.0% | $39,224,901▲9.1% | -$36,899,932▼40.5% | $41,698,974▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,636,552▲4.8% | $35,938,203▲9.0% | -$26,265,065▼21.9% | $38,654,975▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,950,684 | $32,961,503▼8.1% | -$21,545,696▼40.4% | $37,321,578▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,847,320▼4.1% | -$15,350,814▲56.2% | $32,718,084▼13.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,396,093▲20.9% | -$35,050,231▼88.6% | $37,951,752▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $30,942,247▼2.6% | -$18,588,988▲11.2% | $36,711,344▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $31,784,457 | -$20,924,620 | $35,693,569 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Melody Rash — $281,569 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Rash | Dir Human Re | 37.5 | $281,569 |
| Djibril Diop | Dir. Governm | 37.5 | $265,065 |
| Aimee Iverson | Executive Di | 37.5 | $264,799 |
| Donna Wesley | Cfo | 37.5 | $263,883 |
| Michael Gawley | General Coun | 37.5 | $253,400 |
| Rachael Tom | Dir Communic | 37.5 | $243,478 |
| Lisa Kodama | Dir. Profess | 37.5 | $238,006 |
| James Meadows | Dean Educato | 37.5 | $236,336 |
| Jeremy Eichhorn | Professional | 37.5 | $231,832 |
| Irene Wokabi | Professional | 37.5 | $231,820 |
| Richard Wood | Adv. and Org | 37.5 | $230,992 |
| Mary Howes | Dir. Adv. An | 37.5 | $226,642 |
| Gary Mcneil | Professional | 37.5 | $225,930 |
| Arlyn Palomo | Professional | 37.5 | $225,574 |
| Michael Pena | Dir Center F | 37.5 | $223,671 |
| Robert Forhan | Professional | 37.5 | $218,742 |
| Larry Delaney | President | 37.5 | $190,385 |
| Janie White | Vice Preside | 37.5 | $172,637 |
| Suzanne Southerland | Board Member | 5 | $19,931 |
| Angela Caron | Board Member | 5 | $13,183 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Security Solutions LP | Security | $514,140 |
| Epic Business Apps LLC | App Development | $290,482 |
| Van Siclen Stocks & Firkins | Legal | $177,930 |
| Montoya Hinckley Pllc | Legal | $157,635 |
| Capitol City Press Inc | Printing | $143,324 |
Grants received · $36.0M total
10 grants to Washington Education Association totaling $36.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $3,505,657 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $3,664,701 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $3,915,690 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $3,708,232 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $3,741,689 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $3,453,667 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $3,354,347 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $3,456,448 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $3,493,285 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $3,692,811 |
Grants made · $1.0M in FY2023
8 grants totaling $1.0M in FY2023. All grants made by Washington Education Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| No 2109-001 | Provide support to o | $374,000 |
| Foundation For Western Washington University and Alumni | Provide support to o | $300,000 |
| Invest In Washington Now Campaign | Provide support to o | $250,000 |
| Defend Washington | Provide support to o | $40,000 |
| Washington Community Alliance Actio | Provide support to o | $25,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | — | $23,000 |
| Northwest Accountability Project | Provide support to o | $20,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Provide support to o | $7,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington Education Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Washington Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0460645, based in Federal Way, Washington.
- What is Washington Education Association's EIN?
- Washington Education Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0460645.
- How much revenue does Washington Education Association report?
- Washington Education Association reported $64,269,963 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Washington Education Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Washington Education Association's latest Form 990 is $281,569, paid to Melody Rash (Dir Human Re).
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Data for Washington Education Association (EIN 91-0460645) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.