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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$120,400
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $2,923,922
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Tax year 2023
$109,250
- Grants listed
- 14
- Assets, end of year
- $2,632,649
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Tax year 2022
$108,400
- Grants listed
- 14
- Assets, end of year
- $2,395,583
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Tax year 2021
$104,720
- Grants listed
- 13
- Assets, end of year
- $2,271,475
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Tax year 2020
$91,720
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $2,227,705
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Tax year 2019
$88,600
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $2,165,264
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Tax year 2018
$52,000
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $1,593,041
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Chehalis Centralia Railroad & MuseumChehalis, WA
To preserve the railroad heritage of the region
$40,000 -
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CA
Protect constitution and the rights and liberties it guarantees all americans
$22,000 -
Freedom FoundationOlympia, WA
To support the foundations mission to advance individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited, accountable government.
$20,000 -
Centralia College FoundationCentralia, WA
Support four year scholarship program
$10,000 -
Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WA
Maintain trails and connect a new generation to the outdoors.
$10,000 -
United Way of King CountySeattle, WA
Building a strong community safety net
$8,000 -
Ed ChoiceIndianapolis, IN
To advance educational freedom and choice for all as a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society.
$3,000 -
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY
Improve women's health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices
$3,000 -
Student Conservation AssociationArlington, VA
To support sca's mission of building the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
$3,000 -
Nature ConservancySeattle, WA
Protect natural world
$1,000 -
Consumer's CheckbookBig Sandy, TX
Assit in publishing unbiased reviews, undercover price research,and advice on local businesses and healthcare professionals.
$200 -
Key Peninsula NewsVaughn, WA
Support independent, reliable, local news in key peninsula
$200
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $22,00073% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $8,00027% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Washington9 grants $114,200
- Indiana1 grant $3,000
- New York1 grant $3,000
- Texas1 grant $200
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Lawrence M ShawPRESIDENT/TREAS Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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