What kinds of programs does Skillsource fund?

Skillsource funds workforce development programs tied to education, training, scholarships, employment services, internships, and employer engagement. Its active programs include EcSA training scholarships and support services, vocational scholarships for approved programs, RFPs for workforce-development services, small business reinvestment grants, and paid internship placements.

Does Skillsource accept unsolicited proposals or applications?

Yes for several channels. EcSA training scholarships and support services accept unsolicited applications, as do the small business community reinvestment grant, the RFP portal, and paid internship placements. Vocational Scholarships are not listed as unsolicited.

What is the typical grant size at Skillsource?

The typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 is $572,493, median is $586,222, and p75 is $599,952. The two largest recent grants were $613,682 and $558,763.

Where does Skillsource give grants?

Skillsource’s giving is local and fully concentrated in Washington State, with 100% of grants going to recipients in WA. Program geography includes North Central Washington, Chelan County, Grant County, Adams County, and Wenatchee-area placements.

Skillsource

Name: Skillsource — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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WENATCHEE, WAWebsite5096633091

About Skillsource

When we invest in people, we all win. SkillSource supports workforce development by providing education, training, scholarships and employment services to help individuals secure stable careers.

Focus Areas

adult basic educationhigh school equivalency and diploma programsvocational trainingscholarships for job-related educationworkshops and career readinessemployer training and hiring support

Who They Fund

job seekers (unemployed and underemployed)youth (students and young adults seeking internships)adult learners pursuing GED/high-school completionsmall business owners/employers (as partners and beneficiaries)local communities across Washington state

About Skillsource

Skillsource’s recent grantmaking is defined by large workforce-training awards to Washington State Employment Security Department in Olympia: $613,682 and $558,763 in 2024, both marked for job training. That pattern fits the organization’s stated role in supporting workforce development through education, training, scholarships, and employment services. The foundation’s work centers on helping career seekers move into stable jobs through credential pathways, support services, and employer connections. The funding model also extends beyond training contracts. Skillsource administers Vocational Scholarships for approved vocational programs, covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible individuals pursuing certificates and occupational skills. It also runs public procurement through Requests for Proposals that support workforce development in North Central Washington, showing a mix of direct participant support and service-provider funding. Across these efforts, the foundation’s grants point to a practical approach: paying for training, backing service delivery, and linking people to work-based opportunities that can lead to employment.

What Skillsource Funds

Workforce training is the clearest thread in Skillsource’s grantmaking. Through the State Economic Security for All program, the foundation administers participant funding and support services, including scholarship payments and monthly financial incentives, to help career seekers complete training and credential programs. Its vocational education support is similarly specific. Under Vocational Scholarships, SkillSource covers tuition, books, and fees for approved programs that lead to certificates or credentials in Washington and North Central Washington. The foundation also funds employer-facing work. Its RFP portal is used to procure services, projects, and partnerships that advance workforce development in North Central Washington, while its small business community reinvestment grant supports equipment purchases, energy-saving upgrades, and business expansion in Grant County and Adams County. Paid internship placements are another distinct channel, connecting students and jobseekers to employer partners such as Stemilt Growers for paid work experience.

How Skillsource Gives

Skillsource’s two largest 2024 grants were $558,763 and $613,682, with a median typical grant size of $586,222 and a p25 to p75 range of $572,493 to $599,952. The grant profile suggests a very concentrated pattern rather than a long tail of small awards. The foundation is place-based and local in scope, with all reported grants going to recipients in Washington State. Its active programs show both direct participant support and administration of public workforce and reinvestment initiatives. Unsolicited applications are accepted for some programs, including the EcSA training scholarships and support services, the small business community reinvestment grant, the RFP portal, and paid internship placements, while Vocational Scholarships are not unsolicited.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$816K

Total Assets

$7M

Total Revenue

$9.1M

Total Expenses

$8.7M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $572K and $600K, with a median of $586K.

25th Percentile

$572K

Median

$586K

75th Percentile

$600K

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

Leadership

LISA ROMINE

Accepts unsolicited proposals

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT	OLYMPIA, WA	$816,025	2025	JOB TRAINING
WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT	OLYMPIA, WA	$613,682	2024	JOB TRAINING
WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT	OLYMPIA, WA	$558,763	2024	JOB TRAINING

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