What is the organization's budget?

The organization reported $23,306,817 in annual revenue. These funds support programs, staff, facilities, and operational expenses necessary to fulfill the mission and serve communities effectively.

How many people work there?

The organization employs approximately 311 staff members. These employees work in program delivery, administration, fundraising, and support roles essential to organizational operations.

How can people get involved?

Community members can participate through volunteering, attending events, making donations, or partnering with programs. The organization welcomes involvement from individuals and groups interested in supporting the mission.

Washington Federation Of State Employees

Olympia, WA · Founded 1956

Labor union representing state government workers in collective bargaining

Primary audience

Workers

Work area

Program Delivery

Topic

Community Services

Contact

Spiegel Kurt

Website Contact

About Organization

The Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) represents over 46,000 state government workers in negotiations, workplace advocacy, and member services. Based in Olympia, WA, the organization operates with $27.8 million in annual revenue. WFSE advocates for fair wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security for state employees across Washington's public sector.

What They Focus On

Community Service

Initiatives strengthening communities through volunteerism, civic engagement, and collaborative partnerships

Community Partnerships

Collaborative relationships with organizations and stakeholders strengthening collective impact

Capacity Building

Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$23.3M

+27.2% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$21.0M

+13.9% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$24.1M

+26.7% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

311

+46.7% vs 2021

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$23,306,817	$20,967,541	$24,098,339	311
2021	$18,329,295	$18,401,968	$19,026,870	212
2020	$18,467,396	$17,237,248	$18,824,029	283
2019	$17,775,420	$16,434,498	$17,362,127	285
2018	$17,241,736	$16,381,569	$16,015,818	374
2017	$19,690,602	$18,879,454	$15,669,228	325

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

01

Assessment

Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation
02

Planning

Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities
03

Implementation

Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships
04

Evaluation

Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Washington Federation Of State Employees

Primary Services

Core programs and activities addressing identified community needs through evidence-based interventions

Community Engagement

Outreach and partnership initiatives connecting stakeholders and expanding program reach

Support Services

Complementary programs and resources enhancing participant outcomes and organizational effectiveness

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Washington Federation Of State Employees.

Contact the team Contact

Mike Yestramski

President

Ashley Fueston

Vice President

Jeanette Obelcz

Treasurer

Tracy Stanley

Secretary

Kurt Spiegel

Executive Director

Spiegel Kurt

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $198,241

Hughes Susan

Director Of Finance (Thru 07/23)

Full-time

Compensation: $158,757

Eagle Dennis

Director Of Legislative & Political Activity

Full-time

Compensation: $145,359

Tharp Timothy

Director Of External Organizing

Full-time

Compensation: $143,478

Brown Tawny

Director Of Field Services

Full-time

Compensation: $138,230

Sugrue Patrick

Director Of Communications

Full-time

Compensation: $118,871

Chang Joyce

Director Of Finance

Full-time

Compensation: $36,633

Fueston Ashley

Vice President

Full-time

Compensation: $23,400

Yestramski Michael

President

Full-time

Compensation: $23,400

Spiegel Amy

Director Of Advocacy

Full-time

Compensation: $4,852

Johnson Ton

Labor Advocate

Full-time

Compensation: $129,464

Milestones

1956

Organization Founded

1956

Establishment of the organization to serve community needs and advance mission

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2023

Revenue Peak

2023

Reached $23,306,817 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Stanley Tracy Secretary 10.00 hrs/week · $25,159

Lukaszek Paula Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $15,091

Camacho Mark Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $5,792

Drath William Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $5,322

Tran Quan Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $4,418

Andreason Daniel Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $4,345

Barber Brittany Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $3,747

Sills Debra Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $3,420

Bartholomew Joshua Executive Board Member (Thru 09/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $2,172

Ellis Diane Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $2,106

Diaz Dorian Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,905

Covington Karla Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,893

Segall Steven Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,862

Appleton Bobbie Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,815

Andreason Kizzy Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,778

Salisbury Aminata Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,734

Meyenburg Shelby Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,706

Shute Carmyn Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,622

Hamel Kevin Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,596

Cogswell Kimberly Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,528

Kaplan Ward Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,513

Whiteside Samantha Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,506

Pirtle Charles Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,456

Davis Jason Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,453

Hertzog Eric Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,386

Martin Jeff Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,245

McNabb Willis Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,241

Martin Rachelle Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,153

Arnold Christina Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,139

Doyle Stephanie Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,132

Ros Llibertat Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,116

Yates Steven Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,060

Galow Christopher Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $1,023

Fuglestad Thomas Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $1,017

Womack Dianne Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $991

Redell Charles Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $929

Cruse Nancy Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $857

Edwards Brian Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $852

Conklin Amy Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $786

Furchert James Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $749

Kalas Jerry Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $643

Smith Nathan Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $636

Castillo Salvador Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $613

Cosden Sherry Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $569

Walker Craig Executive Board Member (Thru 2/24) 2.00 hrs/week · $568

Johnson Marra Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $561

Butler Nicole Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $556

Conway Wendy Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $548

Raybell Sean Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $490

Barnes Peter Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $484

Kuschel Judy Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $445

Wheeler Jeffrey Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $417

Hurlburt David Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $414

Obelcz Jeanette Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $397

Walsh Scott Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $359

Eaton Joshua Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $356

Adams Kymberly Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $340

Bowen Leslie Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $326

Blair Kenneth Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week · $317

Osborne Lora Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $317

Ennis James Cody Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $295

Shives Patricia Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $293

Downing Mandy Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $253

Mitchell Michele Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $238

Sullivan Timothy Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $236

Caldwell Staci Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $198

Turner Sierra Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week · $175

Bell Anja Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Bohlman April Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Boyan Lauren Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Buchanan Rhonda Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Calderari-Waldron Milena Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Casey Hailey Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Clevenger Margarett Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Creighton Victoria Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Doremus Llyn Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Duncan Tazia Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Frans Christina Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Hall Cindy Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Hancock Joseph Paul Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Heltemes Cheryl Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Malo Donald Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Nicholas Milo Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Pascubillo Lance Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Rimbakusumo Fa'apaia Ada Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Rodriguez Adelaida Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Sheedy Kendra Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Smith-Hankerson Tashia Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23) 2.00 hrs/week

Thayer Michael Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Tverberg Justin Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Vanmeer Katherine Executive Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Victoria Paul Special Commitment Center, Local 793

Dianne Womack Eastern State Hospital, Local 782

Francisco Uribe Alvarez, Developmental Disabilities Community Services, Local 1400

Eric Hertzog Western State Hospital, Local 793

Cahen Barlos Eastern State Hospital, Local 782

Kymberly Adams Developmental Disabilities Community Services, Local 889

Kevin Hamel Fircrest School, Local 341

Tazia Duncan Rainier School, Local 491

Brittany Barber Rainier School, Local 491

Bobbie Appleton Special Commitment Center, Local 793

Steven Yates Stabilization, Assessment and Intervention Facility, Local 491

Jennifer Martin Smith, Eastern State Hospital, Local 782

Mike Yestramski Western State Hospital, Local 793

Nicollette Knight Special Commitment Center, Local 793

Michele Mitchell Lakeland Village, Local 573

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$287K

Spiegel Kurt

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Spiegel Kurt	Executive Director	$198,241	$88,770	$287,011	40
Brown Tawny	Director Of Field Services	$138,230	$29,430	$167,660	40
Sugrue Patrick	Director Of Communications	$118,871	$25,611	$144,482	40
Johnson Ton	Labor Advocate	$129,464	$13,643	$143,107	40
Tharp Timothy	Director Of External Organizing	$143,478	—	$142,871	40
Eagle Dennis	Director Of Legislative & Political Activity	$145,359	—	$50,730	40
Spiegel Amy	Director Of Advocacy	$4,852	$38,170	$43,022	40
Chang Joyce	Director Of Finance	$36,633	$2,874	$39,507	40
Stanley Tracy	Secretary	$25,159	—	$25,159	10
Fueston Ashley	Vice President	$23,400	—	$23,400	40
Yestramski Michael	President	$23,400	—	$23,400	40
Lukaszek Paula	Treasurer	$15,091	—	$15,091	40
Camacho Mark	Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23)	$5,792	—	$5,792	2
Drath William	Executive Board Member (Thru 11/23)	$5,322	—	$5,322	2
Tran Quan	Executive Board Member	$4,418	—	$4,418	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kunze Leanne	Executive Director (Thru 06/22)	$187,057	$253,854	$440,911	40
Eagle Dennis	Director Of Leg & Political Activity	$135,471	$200,160	$335,631	40
Hughes Susan	Director Of Finance	$112,912	$134,939	$247,851	40
Tharp Tim	Director Of External Organizing	$130,061	$86,298	$216,359	40
Chapek Chris	Director Of Field Services	$123,599	$78,395	$201,994	40
Larsen Elizabeth	Director Of Administration (Thru 12/21)	$132,152	$17,545	$149,697	40
Spiegel Kurt	Director Of Advocacy	$124,096	$16,429	$140,525	40
Yestramski Mike	President	$25,000	—	$25,000	40
Vaugn Andrea	Vice President (Thru 10/21)	$17,100	—	$17,100	40
Stanley Tracy	Secretary (Thru 10/21)	$17,040	—	$17,040	10
Lukaszek Paula	Treasurer	$12,996	—	$12,996	10
Drath William	Executive Board Member	$5,124	—	$5,124	2
Fueston Ashley	Vice President	$4,870	—	$4,870	40
Gaddis Kodi	Secretary	$4,297	—	$4,297	10
Phipps Jeffery Max	Executive Board Member (Thru 11/21)	$3,137	—	$3,137	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kunze Leanne	Executive Director	$160,906	$230,413	$391,319	40
Devereux Greg	Executive Director, Former Officer	$136,928	$192,420	$329,348	40
Eagle Dennis	Director Of Leg And Political Action	$131,752	$155,576	$287,328	40
Spiegel Kurt	Field Supervisor	$119,846	$155,972	$275,818	40
Parke Megan	Director Of Field Services	$140,621	$134,600	$275,221	40
Larsen Elizabeth	Director Of Administration	$128,604	$131,758	$260,362	40
Hughes Susan	Director Of Finance	$109,999	$104,604	$214,603	40
Johnson Ton	Law Enforcement Labor Advocate	$116,023	$37,244	$153,267	40
Vaughn Andrea	Vice President	$25,200	—	$25,200	40
Yestramski Mike	President	$25,200	—	$25,200	40
Stanley Tracy	Secretary	$15,877	—	$15,877	10
Lukaszek Paula	Treasurer	$15,226	—	$15,226	10
Gaddis Kodi	Executive Board Member	$4,118	—	$4,118	3
Mould Melvin	Executive Board Member	$3,662	—	$3,662	2
Drath William	Executive Board Member	$3,176	—	$3,176	2

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kunze Leanne	Executive Director	$140,868	$124,083	$264,951	40
Parke Megan	Director Of Field Services	$134,470	$107,432	$241,902	40
Eagle Dennis	Director Of Leg And Political Action	$128,401	$103,729	$232,130	40
Hughes Susan	Financial Manager	$106,645	$118,818	$225,463	40
Devereux Greg	Executive Director (Thru 01/20)	$196,709	$22,704	$219,413	40
Larsen Elizabeth	Director Of Administration	$126,792	$79,234	$206,026	40
Spiegel Kurt	Field Supervisor	$113,964	$89,172	$203,136	40
Spiegel Amy	Director Of Negotiations	$121,210	$76,670	$197,880	40
Stanley Tracy	Secretary	$29,194	—	$29,194	10
Kuschel Judy	President (Thru 10/19)	$20,347	—	$20,347	40
Lukaszek Paula	Treasurer	$15,799	—	$15,799	10
Frazier John	Executive Board Member (Thru 11/19)	$14,347	—	$14,347	4
Yestramski Mike	President	$9,180	—	$9,180	40
Gaddis Kodi	Executive Board Member	$7,713	—	$7,713	3
English Cynthia	Executive Board Member	$6,980	—	$6,980	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Greg Devereux	Executive Director	$185,712	$101,437	$287,149	40
Elizabeth Larsen	Director Of Administration	$127,070	$150,396	$277,466	40
Dennis Eagle	Director Of Legal & Political Action	$126,174	$102,688	$228,862	40
Susan Hughes	Financial Manager	$107,667	$115,814	$223,481	40
Leanne Kunze	Deputy Executive Director	$77,334	$122,750	$200,084	40
Megan Parke	Director Of Field Services	$126,841	$32,892	$159,733	40
Kurt Spiegel	Field Supervisor	$113,357	$28,794	$142,151	40
Amy Spiegel	Director Of Negotiations	$115,429	$25,833	$141,262	40
Ben Mcdonald	Human Resources Director	$103,527	$36,591	$140,118	40
Tracy Stanley	Secretary	$28,203	—	$28,203	10
Judy Kuschel	President	$25,295	—	$25,295	40
Sue Henricksen	President (7/18-6/19)	$25,295	—	$25,295	40
Jeffery Max Phipps	Board Member	$10,012	—	$10,012	2
Patricia Loving	Board Member	$8,874	—	$8,874	2
Cynthia English	Board Member	$8,489	—	$8,489	2

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

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

15 Registrations

13 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 13 total

American Federation Of State County And Municipal Employees

1 filing

Self

American Federation For Children

3 filings

American Federation For Aging Research

1 filing

American Federation For Children (Fka Advocates For School Choice)

1 filing

American Federation For Children, Inc..

1 filing

American Federation Of Government Employees

1 filing

American Federation Of Government Employees, Council 118

1 filing

American Federation Of Musicians

1 filing

American Federation Of School Administrators

1 filing

American Federation Of Teachers

1 filing

Federation Of State Humanities Councils

1 filing

Federation Of State Medical Boards

1 filing

Federation Of State Medical Boards (Fsmb)

1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Washington Federation Of State Employees

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(360) 352-7603 833-622-9373

Social

Visit Website

1212 Jefferson St SE 300 Olympia, WA 98501

Washington Federation Of State Employees

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Programs and Initiatives

Primary Services

Community Engagement

Support Services

Team & Leadership

Mike Yestramski

Ashley Fueston

Jeanette Obelcz

Tracy Stanley

Kurt Spiegel

Spiegel Kurt

Hughes Susan

Eagle Dennis

Tharp Timothy

Brown Tawny

Sugrue Patrick

Chang Joyce

Fueston Ashley

Yestramski Michael

Spiegel Amy

Johnson Ton

Milestones

Organization Founded

Program Expansion

Revenue Peak

Partnership Growth

Continued Impact

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Lobbying Activity

Clients 13 total

Contact

Email

Phone

Social