What WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MEMORIAL FOUNDATION does

The Washington State Department of Transportation Memorial Foundation (WSDOTMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 and headquartered in Olympia, Washington, with approximately five employees. Its mission is to preserve the memory of WSDOT fallen workers and provide financial assistance to WSDOT employees disabled in the line of duty, families of Fallen Workers, and those impacted by catastrophic illness or injury. The Foundation also administers an Educational Grants program for surviving spouses and natural, step, and adopted children of employees who die or become totally disabled in the line of duty. As of 2023, the Foundation's Memorial page lists 58 WSDOT employees who died in work zone incidents dating back to 1950.

The Foundation's revenue model is a four-stream charitable and event-based structure: (1) individual and corporate donations accepted via PayPal, check, and state payroll deduction; (2) event proceeds from the annual 62nd McCutchen Golf Tournament (held September 25, 2026 at Prospector Golf Course at Suncadia), regional Equipment Roadeo competitions, and an online auction scheduled June 9-23, 2026; (3) Associate Membership fees of $750/year and Charter Associate Membership at a $1,000 initial fee plus $750/year; and (4) merchandise sales through a Square-powered Gift Shop. Pricing and access are publicly disclosed on the website.

Distribution and outreach operate through the Foundation's own website, email newsletter, payroll deduction enrollment via DRS forms, sponsorship applications via JotForm, and regional participation in WSDOT events. The Foundation is governed by a board that includes Ex Officio representation from the WSDOT Secretary of Transportation, Washington State Patrol Chief, Traffic Safety Commission Director, and WSDOT Assistant Secretary Regions, plus Elected and Appointed Directors representing transportation industry firms and trade associations including HNTB, IMCO Construction, R2 Contractors, Washington Asphalt Pavement Association, Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association, NECA Spokane, WFSE, and TEC Equipment. It is registered with the Washington Secretary of State (Charity #1130211, UBI #602 985 313), the IRS (EIN #27-1684247), and the Combined Fund Drive (#1480378).

Name

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Legal name

Washington State Department of Transportation Memorial Foundation

Website

https://wsdotmf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Washington State Department of Transportation Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance and educational grants to WSDOT employees disabled in the line of duty, surviving families of fallen workers, and those impacted by catastrophic illness or injury, funded by donations, events, and memberships within the Washington state transportation ecosystem.

Ownership category

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Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit charitable assistance
• Employee memorial foundation
• Financial assistance programs
• Transportation worker support
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Olympia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations are the primary revenue source. Donations are accepted via PayPal, check, and payroll deduction programs for state employees and retirees. All donations are tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status.
2. Event Proceeds: Revenue generated from events including the annual McCutchen Golf Tournament, equipment rodeos, and online auctions. Proceeds remaining after expenses benefit the foundation's assistance programs.
3. Associate Membership Program: Annual membership fees from Associate Members ($750/year) and Charter Associate Members ($1,000 initial + $750/year). Benefits include recognition, newsletter access, website links, and use of foundation logo.
4. Shop Sales: Revenue from the Foundation Gift Shop accessible via wsdotmf.square.site. New members receive a free item upon joining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The WSDOT Memorial Foundation provides tax-deductible financial assistance to WSDOT employees disabled in the line of duty, families of Fallen Workers, and those impacted by catastrophic illness or injury. It also awards educational grants to surviving spouses and children of fallen or totally disabled WSDOT workers. Funding is raised through donations, payroll deductions, corporate sponsorships, the annual McCutchen Golf Tournament, equipment roadeos, online auctions, and an associate membership program.

Product overview

The Washington State Department of Transportation Memorial Foundation (WSDOTMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of support programs and fundraising events for WSDOT employees and their families. The core offering is the Financial Assistance Program, which provides aid to employees disabled in the line of duty, families of Fallen Workers, and those impacted by catastrophic illness or injury. The Foundation also operates an Educational Grants program for qualified family members. Fundraising activities include the annual McCutchen Golf Tournament (62nd annual in 2026), Equipment Roadeo competitions, and Online Auctions. The Foundation maintains an Associate Membership program for businesses and conducts Monthly Memorial Tributes honoring fallen WSDOT workers. Programs are funded through donations, events, employee payroll deductions, and corporate sponsorships.

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Products and services

• Financial Assistance Program Provides tax-deductible financial assistance to WSDOT employees disabled in the line of duty, families of Fallen Workers, and those impacted by catastrophic illness or injury. Available to current and retired Washington State Department of Transportation employees and their immediate family members.
• Educational Grants Educational grants awarded to qualified family members (surviving spouses, natural children, step children, and adopted children) of WSDOT employees who die in the line of duty or become totally disabled in the line of duty, supporting trade school or college education.
• 62nd Annual McCutchen Golf Tournament Annual scramble-format golf tournament fundraiser hosted by the South Central Region at Prospector Golf Course, Suncadia, Cle Elum. Open registration at $150 per player (or $600 per team) including greens fee, cart, range balls, dinner, and prizes; all proceeds after expenses benefit the Foundation.
• Online Auction >Annual online fundraising auction used to generate proceeds for the Foundation's charitable programs.
• Equipment Roadeo Participation Sponsorship and recognition participation in regional WSDOT equipment competitions such as the 2026 Eastern Region Equipment Roadeo in Davenport, including challenges like Excavator Bowling and steady-hands navigation, with regional team and individual competitions.
• Associate Membership Program Annual business membership program offering a membership plaque, yearly recognition, newsletter inclusion, website link, use of the Foundation logo, and access to the Foundation Gift Shop. Standard Associate Membership is $750/year; Charter Associate Membership requires a $1,000 initial fee plus $750/year thereafter. New members may select a free Gift Shop item.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• K&K MauiminorOthersPartner organization listed on the WSDOT Memorial Foundation Our Partners page. Nature of partnership appears to be charitable support or sponsorship.
• R2 ContractorsminorOthersTransportation contractor partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: r2contractors.com.
• CGIcoreOthersCGI staff in Washington State voted among several charities to award their annual donation money to the WSDOT Memorial Foundation. CGI Director of Consulting Casey Dunivan met with Foundation President David Sowers and Executive Director Bill Ford. Their donation is greatly appreciated and will help those in need.
• IMCO ConstructionminorOthersConstruction company partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: imcoconstruction.com.
• HNTBminorOthersInfrastructure engineering firm partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: hntb.com.
• Washington Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA)minorOthersIndustry trade association partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: asphaltwa.com.
• TSSCminorOthersPartner organization displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: tssco.com.
• Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)minorOthersLabor union partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: wfse.org.
• TEC EquipmentminorOthersEquipment supplier partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: tecequipment.com.
• VelectricminorOthersPartner organization displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: velectric.com.
• Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association (WACA)minorOthersIndustry trade association partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: washingtonconcrete.org.
• NECA Spokane (National Electrical Contractors Association)minorOthersElectrical contractors association partner displayed as logo on Our Partners page. Website: necaspokane.org.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Transportation Foundation: Charitable foundation serving California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) employees and families — the closest direct analog to WSDOTMF's single-state-DOT employee-assistance model, including educational grants and catastrophic-injury support.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): Provides support to families of fallen law enforcement officers, paralleling WSDOTMF's mission of caring for surviving families of public-safety/transportation workers killed in the line of duty. Same survivor-benefit and family-support operating model.
• International Association of Fire Fighters Foundation (IAFF Fallen Fighter Memorial): Charitable arm supporting families of fallen firefighters and first responders with financial assistance and memorial programs — directly comparable mission to WSDOTMF's line-of-duty death support and memorial education grants.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: Honors fallen U.S. law enforcement officers through memorial recognition and survivor resources — structurally aligned with WSDOTMF's fallen-worker memorialization and monthly tribute programs for WSDOT employees.
• Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA): Federated charity providing financial assistance, scholarships, and disaster relief to U.S. federal employees and their families — a sectoral analog operating at the federal level with the same employee-only beneficiary model.

Broad incumbents

• AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Foundation: National transportation-industry association with foundation programming for the state-DOT community — overlaps with WSDOTMF's transportation-industry network but operates at national/industry level rather than a single agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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