College Spark Washington
Accepts applications
College Spark Washington is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$124 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 54 | $111 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 48 | $123 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 50 | $124 million |
How to apply
| Contact | College Spark Washington 210 S Hudson St Suite 322, Seattle, WA 98134 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 461-7248 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Please see our website at www.collegespark.org for information regarding the application process. |
| Restrictions | The detailed requests-for-proposals available at www.collegespark.org sets forth the requirements for consideration of grant proposals, including eligibility criteria for organizations with a staffed presence in Washington state, appropriate methods to ensure projects serve students within the target population, and expected outcomes that proposals must be designed to achieve. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What College Spark Washington funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 47 | $3.6 million |
| California | 2 | $175,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Service District 105 | Lea2143 leader implementation | $300,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | Lea2144 leader implementation | $300,000 |
| Puget Sound Education Service District 121 | Lea2138 leader implementation | $275,000 |
| Puget Sound Education Service District 121 | Lea2138 leader implementation | $250,000 |
| Northeast Wa Esd 101 | Lea2139 leader implementation | $175,000 |
| University of Washington | Lea2145 leader implementation | $175,000 |
| Community Center for Education Results | Eef2152 community practice partnerships | $164,000 |
| Oneamerica | Eef2114 building a pipeline for multiracial school board leadership | $150,000 |
| Northwest Education Service District 189 | Lea2142 leader implementation | $133,584 |
| Education Service District #105 | Eef2127 equity and voice structures | $120,000 |
| University of Washington | Eef2149 learning networks for rural leaders | $106,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Lea2060 leader evaluation yrs 2-7 | $100,000 |
| Education Northwest | Lea2062 leader network support | $100,000 |
| Education Service District 112 | Lea2140 leader implementation | $100,000 |
| Washington State University | Eef2157 lead program expansion | $96,000 |
| Feest | Eef2151 general operating | $90,000 |
| RVC Seattle | Eef2132 wa-bloc - general operating | $90,000 |
| South King County Discipline Coalition | Eef2128 south king county discipline coalition general operating | $90,000 |
| Community Initiatives | Lea2153 lift every voice leader | $75,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Trustee discretionary gift | $75,000 |
| Alliance for A Just Society | Eef2159 communities for our colleges | $60,000 |
| Auburn School District | Eef2130 affinity group retention/recruitment | $60,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin | Eef2121 amplifying community voice for systems change | $60,000 |
| Equity in Education Coalition | Eef2134 center on anti-racist education | $60,000 |
| Lev Foundation | Eef2158 coalition to end isolation and reduce restraint | $60,000 |
| Northwest Education Access | Eef2155 sound reengagement collaborative | $60,000 |
| Puget Sound Educational Service District | Eef2156 teach for liberation | $60,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | Eef2129 network for edwork | $60,000 |
| True Measure Collaborative | Eef2150 general operating | $60,000 |
| Capital Region Education Service District (Esd 113) | Lea2141 leader implementation | $50,000 |
| Philanthropy Northwest | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Shoreline Public Schools | Eef2086 internalization of anti racist practices | $50,000 |
| State Board for Community & Technical Colleges | Hei2061 evolve initiative planning | $50,000 |
| Southeast Seattle Education Coalition | Eef2107 eef2107 youth participatory grant-making pilot | $40,000 |
| Tacoma Public Schools | Eef2115 building better through learning and leading together | $30,000 |
| Washington State University | Eef2111 diversifying leadership pathways: sw washington leaders for equity and advancing diversity program | $28,835 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Wa | Trustee discretionary gift | $25,000 |
| Northwest Education Service District 189 | Lea2142 leader implementation | $18,875 |
| Whatcom Community College | Eef2133 latine studies | $15,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Employee match | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Brown
- Sandy Brewster
- Kris Lambright
- Joseph Accuardi-Gilliam
- Allison Fitzgerald Bromley
- Anthony Craig
- Lupe Mares-Rojas
- Linda McDermott
- Sid Parakh
- Prakash Ramoutar
- Susana Reyes
- Francicso Rios
- Omar Santoy
- Jeff Wagnitz
- Lin Zhou
Questions people ask
Does College Spark Washington accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please see our website at www.collegespark.org for information regarding the application process.
How much does College Spark Washington give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs College Spark Washington?
Its 2024 filing lists Warren Brown (Chief Executive Officer), Sandy Brewster (Cfo (As of 2/25)), Kris Lambright (Cfo (Thru 4/25)) and Joseph Accuardi-Gilliam (Vice-Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does College Spark Washington fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and community development.