Pike Place Market Foundation

Seattle, WA · Founded 1982

Foundation supporting social services and affordable housing near historic market

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Development
Topic
Community Services
Contact
Lillian Sherman
Website Contact

About Organization

The foundation supports low-income residents, seniors, and families living in and around Seattle's Pike Place Market through grants for social services, food security, and affordable housing programs. Based in Seattle, WA, the organization serves one of the nation's most vulnerable urban communities. With operations supporting community needs, the foundation has operated since 1982.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Providing direct assistance and support to communities through structured programs and dedicated staff.

Community Engagement

Building partnerships and collaborations to amplify impact and create sustainable change in target populations.

Organizational Growth

Strengthening operational capacity and expanding resources to increase reach and effectiveness of interventions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$3.5M

+17% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$4.1M

+26.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$10.5M

+5.4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

13

-13.3% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $3,481,788 $4,051,213 $10,535,170 13
2022 $2,975,335 $3,199,481 $9,999,327 15
2020 $4,588,932 $2,987,522 $10,112,064 12
2019 $2,481,781 $2,404,376 $6,618,297 10
2018 $2,323,988 $2,047,171 $7,087,946 9

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Identify Needs

    Assess community requirements through research and stakeholder engagement to determine priority areas for intervention.

  • 02

    Develop Programs

    Design and implement targeted initiatives based on identified needs and evidence-based practices.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Execute programs through trained staff and volunteers while maintaining quality standards and participant safety.

  • 04

    Measure Impact

    Evaluate outcomes through data collection and analysis to ensure effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pike Place Market Foundation

Core Services

Delivering primary programs and services to target populations through trained staff and volunteers.

Community Outreach

Engaging communities through educational initiatives and awareness campaigns that promote organizational mission.

Support Programs

Providing assistance and resources to individuals and families through direct intervention and referral services.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pike Place Market Foundation.

LS

Lillian Sherman

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $155,979
CD

Crystal Dixon

Director Of Strategic Impact
Full-time
Compensation: $119,175
PG

Patricia Gray

Director Of Philanthropy
Full-time
Compensation: $119,174
EK

Eddie Kirschenbaum

President
2 hrs/week

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AC
Alan Cai Director 2.0 hrs/week
AW
Angelia Wesch Director 2.0 hrs/week
AH
Ashley Hayes Director 2.0 hrs/week
CV
Chris Volk Director 2.0 hrs/week
CC
Christine Craig Director 2.0 hrs/week
CB
Clint Bennett Director 2.0 hrs/week
CC
Cora Chairez-Carter Director 2.0 hrs/week
DM
Dean Morell Director 2.0 hrs/week
EG
Edward Gay Director 2.0 hrs/week
JC
Jaime Campbell Director 2.0 hrs/week
JH
Jason Hamblin Director 2.0 hrs/week
JC
Jessica Carso Bhuiyan Director 2.0 hrs/week
JC
Joel Carsley Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week
JB
John Bates Director 2.0 hrs/week
JB
Jonathan Bahe Director 2.0 hrs/week
JV
Jose Vazquez Director 2.0 hrs/week
JR
Juma Radzikevich Director 2.0 hrs/week
KB
Ka Bao Lee Director 2.0 hrs/week
KK
Ken Katzaroff Director 2.0 hrs/week
KR
Kim Ramirez Director 2.0 hrs/week
KA
Kirsten Anderson Director 2.0 hrs/week
LM
Larry Mellum Director 2.0 hrs/week
LG
Lindy Gaylord Director 2.0 hrs/week
LS
Lisa Samson Director 2.0 hrs/week
MR
Matt Rosston Director 2.0 hrs/week
ML
Melita Love Director 2.0 hrs/week
MS
Michele Shaw Director 2.0 hrs/week
NR
Natalie Romig Director 2.0 hrs/week
RP
Raluca Pop Director 2.0 hrs/week
RA
Rosalyn Adams Director 2.0 hrs/week
SM
Sarah Mills Director 2.0 hrs/week
SW
Scott Wasner Director 2.0 hrs/week
SB
Sherry Burkey Secretary 2.0 hrs/week
SS
Skye Saylor Director 2.0 hrs/week
WS
Warren Stickney Director 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$428K

Highest Paid

$168K

Lillian Sherman

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lillian Sherman Executive Director $155,979 $12,115 $168,094 40
Patricia Gray Director Of Philanthropy $119,174 $10,903 $130,077 40
Crystal Dixon Director Of Strategic Impact $119,175 $10,868 $130,043 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$75 Total Given
Democratic $75 (100%)
3 Contributions
$25 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

1 Individual Donor
LS
Lillian Sherman 3 contributions • $25 avg
$75

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Lillian Sherman with 3 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Lillian Sherman at $25 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS VICTORY — $75

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$9K

Subsidy Cost

$1K

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$9,300
Subsidy: $1,267
Date Jul 13, 2020
Location Plymouth, MI
Borrower Pike Place Market Foundation

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$389K Grants Received
7 Organizations

Top Funders

7 total
SF
Seattle Foundation 9 grants
$176K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$89K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$79K
HC
Harborstone Credit Union
$20K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc.
$10K
I
Impactassetsinc
$10K
PC
Perkins Coie Foundation
$6K
Seattle Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Harborstone Credit Union Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Impactassetsinc Perkins Coie Foundation
Seattle Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Harborstone Credit Union Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Impactassetsinc Perkins Coie Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Pike Place Market Foundation

Phone

(206) 803-9803

Social

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93 Pike Street Suite 310 Seattle, WA 98101