Youth Development
Programs and services supporting young people through education, mentorship, and skill-building activities
Labor union representing public school educators and education support professionals
About Organization
The Washington Education Association (WEA) represents public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty in collective bargaining and advocacy. Based in Federal Way, WA, the organization operates with 167 employees and $52.9 million in annual revenue. WEA advocates for quality public education, fair compensation, professional development, and student-centered policies across Washington state.
Youth Development
Programs and services supporting young people through education, mentorship, and skill-building activities
Educational Support
Learning opportunities and academic resources advancing knowledge and skills for diverse populations
Capacity Building
Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2023)
$64.3M
+13.7% vs 2022
Expenses (2023)
$61.2M
+10% vs 2022
Assets (2023)
$47.7M
+2.9% vs 2022
Employees (2023)
210
-0.5% vs 2022
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,269,963 | $61,176,361 | $47,734,510 | 210 |
| 2022 | $56,504,330 | $55,629,330 | $46,383,950 | 211 |
| 2021 | $50,448,858 | $53,844,790 | $49,720,951 | 206 |
| 2020 | $48,703,845 | $43,785,876 | $59,466,784 | 201 |
| 2019 | $47,831,625 | $44,764,695 | $58,109,523 | 194 |
| 2018 | $40,910,720 | $38,039,620 | $51,433,624 | 194 |
| 2017 | $41,348,434 | $40,176,872 | $42,839,244 | 185 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation
Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities
Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships
Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability
Services and programs offered by Washington Education Association
Core programs and activities addressing identified community needs through evidence-based interventions
Outreach and partnership initiatives connecting stakeholders and expanding program reach
Complementary programs and resources enhancing participant outcomes and organizational effectiveness
Meet the people behind Washington Education Association.
1889
1889
Establishment of the organization to serve community needs and advance mission
2021
2021
Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact
2023
2023
Reached $64,269,963 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth
2024
2024
Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach
2026
2026
Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990
Total Reported (2023)
$5.6M
Highest Paid
$418K
Aimee Iverson
Compensated Officers
15
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Iverson | Executive Di | $264,799 | $153,111 | $417,910 | 37.5 |
| Djibril Diop | DIR. Governm | $265,065 | $147,037 | $412,102 | 37.5 |
| Melody Rash | DIR Human Re | $281,569 | $121,678 | $403,247 | 37.5 |
| Donna Wesley | CFO | $263,883 | $136,998 | $400,881 | 37.5 |
| Michael Gawley | General Coun | $253,400 | $135,230 | $388,630 | 37.5 |
| Lisa Kodama | DIR. Profess | $238,006 | $140,886 | $378,892 | 37.5 |
| James Meadows | Dean Educato | $236,336 | $138,711 | $375,047 | 37.5 |
| Richard Wood | Adv. And Org | $230,992 | $137,955 | $368,947 | 37.5 |
| Jeremy Eichhorn | Professional | $231,832 | $136,171 | $368,003 | 37.5 |
| Rachael Tom | DIR Communic | $243,478 | $119,020 | $362,498 | 37.5 |
| Michael Pena | DIR Center F | $223,671 | $135,215 | $358,886 | 37.5 |
| Irene Wokabi | Professional | $231,820 | $119,229 | $351,049 | 37.5 |
| Mary Howes | DIR. Adv. An | $226,642 | $121,987 | $348,629 | 37.5 |
| Robert Forhan | Professional | $218,742 | $128,418 | $347,160 | 37.5 |
| Gary Mcneil | Professional | $225,930 | $110,249 | $336,179 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nache' Duncan | Adv. And Org | $358,028 | $181,484 | $539,512 | 37.5 |
| Donna Wesley | CFO | $285,174 | $145,972 | $431,146 | 37.5 |
| Lisa Kodama | DIR. Profess | $252,631 | $147,054 | $399,685 | 37.5 |
| Mary Howes | DIR. Adv. An | $249,655 | $146,511 | $396,166 | 37.5 |
| Aimee Iverson | Executive Di | $245,722 | $145,361 | $391,083 | 37.5 |
| Djibril Diop | DIR. Governm | $242,005 | $143,942 | $385,947 | 37.5 |
| Michael Gawley | General Coun | $244,038 | $131,376 | $375,414 | 37.5 |
| Richard Wood | Adv. And Org | $231,813 | $138,440 | $370,253 | 37.5 |
| Michael Pena | DIR Center F | $212,164 | $130,584 | $342,748 | 37.5 |
| Melody Rash | DIR Human Re | $221,258 | $111,076 | $332,334 | 37.5 |
| James Meadows | Dean Educato | $200,165 | $121,812 | $321,977 | 37.5 |
| John Coghlan | Professional | $210,485 | $106,779 | $317,264 | 37.5 |
| Jada Walker | Professional | $191,546 | $119,260 | $310,806 | 37.5 |
| Irene Wokabi | Professional | $200,686 | $107,219 | $307,905 | 37.5 |
| Jared Mason-Gere | Professional | $204,722 | $95,297 | $300,019 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Iverson | Executive Di | $263,460 | $152,085 | $415,545 | 37.5 |
| Donna Wesley | CFO | $247,745 | $117,123 | $364,868 | 37.5 |
| Djibril Diop | DIR. Governm | $213,488 | $125,765 | $339,253 | 37.5 |
| Nache' Duncan | Adv. And Org | $203,173 | $118,130 | $321,303 | 37.5 |
| Mary Howes | DIR. Adv. An | $198,445 | $122,100 | $320,545 | 37.5 |
| Michael Gawley | General Coun | $200,359 | $110,018 | $310,377 | 37.5 |
| Lisa Kodama | DIR. Profess | $186,585 | $118,169 | $304,754 | 37.5 |
| Robert Forhan | Professional | $186,959 | $115,041 | $302,000 | 37.5 |
| Jeremy Eichhorn | Professional | $183,391 | $111,682 | $295,073 | 37.5 |
| Richard Wood | Adv. And Org | $178,407 | $113,777 | $292,184 | 37.5 |
| Shelby Hopkins | Professional | $186,447 | $100,757 | $287,204 | 37.5 |
| Ping Lu | Professional | $184,807 | $96,415 | $281,222 | 37.5 |
| Jill Van Glubt | Professional | $183,778 | $88,856 | $272,634 | 37.5 |
| Larry Delaney | President | $194,647 | $18,012 | $212,659 | 37.5 |
| Janie White | Vice Preside | $172,939 | $15,700 | $188,639 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Wesley | CFO | $247,804 | $115,841 | $363,645 | 37.5 |
| Mary Howes | DIR. Adv. An | $199,845 | $123,689 | $323,534 | 37.5 |
| Aimee Iverson Jan 21 - Aug 21 | Executive Di | $194,169 | $121,359 | $315,528 | 37.5 |
| Manuel Bosser | Director/Hum | $194,334 | $115,776 | $310,110 | 37.5 |
| Nache' Duncan | Adv. And Org | $191,667 | $113,988 | $305,655 | 37.5 |
| Rich Wood | Adv. And Org | $180,984 | $113,986 | $294,970 | 37.5 |
| Scott Poirier | Professional | $181,944 | $112,487 | $294,431 | 37.5 |
| Armand L Tiberio Sept 20 - Dec 20 | Executive Di | $241,927 | $51,192 | $293,119 | 37.5 |
| Lisa Kodama | DIR. Learnin | $175,091 | $115,043 | $290,134 | 37.5 |
| Linda Mullen | DIR. Communi | $171,302 | $107,356 | $278,658 | 37.5 |
| Eric Hansen | Professional | $176,630 | $95,363 | $271,993 | 37.5 |
| Michael Gawley | Professional | $172,624 | $94,258 | $266,882 | 37.5 |
| Jennifer Silves | Professional | $171,092 | $95,260 | $266,352 | 37.5 |
| Shelby Hopkins | Professional | $171,895 | $94,281 | $266,176 | 37.5 |
| Larry Delaney | President | $178,196 | $15,965 | $194,161 | 37.5 |
| Name | Title | Base | Other | Total | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Iverson | General Coun | $204,916 | $121,815 | $326,731 | 37.5 |
| Shawn Lewis | DIR. Public | $207,563 | $112,085 | $319,648 | 37.5 |
| Manuel Bosser | Director/Hum | $192,772 | $115,013 | $307,785 | 37.5 |
| Scott Poirier | Professional | $183,078 | $106,602 | $289,680 | 37.5 |
| Mary Howes | DIR. Adv. An | $178,375 | $109,673 | $288,048 | 37.5 |
| Armand L Tiberio | Executive Di | $234,858 | $47,528 | $282,386 | 37.5 |
| Jose Vargas | Professional | $172,787 | $105,930 | $278,717 | 37.5 |
| Lisa Kodama | DIR. Learnin | $171,978 | $103,977 | $275,955 | 37.5 |
| James Gasper | Professional | $172,665 | $103,234 | $275,899 | 37.5 |
| Linda Mullen | DIR. Communi | $162,876 | $104,751 | $267,627 | 37.5 |
| Gary Mcneil | Professional | $170,242 | $90,815 | $261,057 | 37.5 |
| Shelby Hopkins | Professional | $167,065 | $92,403 | $259,468 | 37.5 |
| Donna Wesley | CFO | $85,710 | — | $85,710 | 37.5 |
| Larry Delaney | President | $38,580 | — | $38,580 | 37.5 |
| Janie White | Vice Preside | $37,207 | — | $37,207 | 37.5 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.
People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns
Olympia, WA
Bellingham, WA
Seattle, WA
Spokane, WA
Puyallup, WA
Duvall, WA
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Yakima, WA
Seattle, WA
Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only
Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings
Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.
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