Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 75-3003371

The Avista Foundation

A private foundation in Spokane, WA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 577 grants and $2.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Kristine Meyer
PO Box 3727
Spokane, WA 992203727
(509) 495-8156
Form and materials
The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156.
Deadlines
Various
Restrictions
The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho portions of Eastern and Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,243,054

    Grants listed
    577
    Assets, end of year
    $10,558,908
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,045,737

    Grants listed
    607
    Assets, end of year
    $11,853,755
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,423,956

    Grants listed
    633
    Assets, end of year
    $12,636,988
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,298,669

    Grants listed
    443
    Assets, end of year
    $10,445,318
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,106,079

    Grants listed
    371
    Assets, end of year
    $14,657,014
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,525,128

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $15,089,738

Grants paid in 2025

577 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Eastern Washington University FoundationCheney, WA

    Catalyst Building

    $350,000
  2. Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development DistrictSpokane Valley, WA

    cooling island at Scale House Market

    $60,000
  3. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    IIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project

    $55,000
  4. Spokane SymphonySpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $55,000
  5. Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationPullman, WA

    Behavioral Health Patient Space in the ER

    $50,000
  6. Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WA

    Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce

    $50,000
  7. Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WA

    Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce

    $50,000
  8. Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WA

    Glen Tana

    $41,666
  9. Friends of KSPSSpokane, WA

    Community Impact Pillars Sponsor

    $40,000
  10. United Human Services of AKJuneau, AK

    Teal Street Center

    $31,250
  11. Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA

    2025 Boulevard Race

    $30,000
  12. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    Power Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support

    $27,150
  13. Providence INW FoundationSpokane, WA

    Medical Supplies & Heart Institute Campaign

    $25,000
  14. Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA

    2024 Boulevard Race

    $25,000
  15. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $25,000
  16. University of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID

    Avista Scholars

    $20,500
  17. Cancer CantSpokane, WA

    capital campaign

    $20,000
  18. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    Opportunity NE Resident Leadership & Workforce Development Program

    $20,000
  19. MobiusSpokane, WA

    BOGO Membership Support & Wattson Maintenance

    $20,000
  20. University of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID

    2025 Jazz Festival

    $20,000
  21. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Advancing Rural and Urban Health & Airlift Northwest

    $16,250
  22. Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA

    Toms Turkey Drive

    $15,490
  23. Hispanic Business Professional Association Dba Nuestras RaicesSpokane, WA

    iSin Miedo al Exito! Success with Confidence

    $15,000
  24. Juneau Community FoundationJuneau, AK

    HOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund

    $13,500
  25. Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA

    Bite2Go 25 26

    $12,750
  26. Spokane Parks FoundationSpokane, WA

    Gabriels Challenge

    $12,750
  27. Spokane Prevention of Abuse and Neglect Council Spo CanSpokane, WA

    HOPE-ful Spokane

    $12,500
  28. 501 Commons DBA Washington State Opportunity ScholarshipSeattle, WA

    Career & Technical Scholarships

    $12,500
  29. 501 Commons DBA Washington State Opportunity ScholarshipSeattle, WA

    Career & Technical Scholarships

    $12,500
  30. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    Avista Scholars

    $12,500
  31. Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationPullman, WA

    General Operating Support

    $12,500
  32. WSU FoundationPullman, WA

    Dennis Vermillion Scholarship

    $12,000
  33. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    Avista Scholars

    $10,500
  34. United Way of Spokane CountySpokane, WA

    Annual Support

    $10,156
  35. College Success FoundationSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  36. Communities in Schools of Spokane CountySpokane, WA

    2 FTE in 2 Valley Middle School for 1 School Yr

    $10,000
  37. Global NeighborhoodSpokane, WA

    Workforce and Sustainability Program

    $10,000
  38. HUB Sports CenterLiberty Lake, WA

    field expansion phase 2B

    $10,000
  39. Inland Northwest Council Scouting AmericaSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  40. Lewiston Clarkston Partners Habitat for HumanityLewiston, ID

    Roof Repair for L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity

    $10,000
  41. Libraries of Stevens County FoundationLoon Lake, WA

    Upgrading Tech and Furnishings for Loon Lake and Chewelah Libraries

    $10,000
  42. Spokane Arts CommissionSpokane, WA

    Zine sponsorship

    $10,000
  43. Tri State Hospital FoundationClarkston, WA

    Clarkston High School Athletic Trainer

    $10,000
  44. YWCA SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Women of Achievement

    $10,000
  45. EWU FoundationCheney, WA

    Avista Scholars

    $10,000
  46. Family Promise of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  47. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    Dave James Scholarship Fund

    $10,000
  48. Innovia FoundationSpokane, WA

    KROC 3rd Grade Swim

    $10,000
  49. Innovia FoundationSpokane, WA

    Launch NW - General Operating Support

    $10,000
  50. Northwest Museum of Arts and CultureSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $10,000
  51. Spokane Community Colleges FoundationSpokane, WA

    Indigenous Healing Environments Across Lifeways IHEAL Centers

    $10,000
  52. Spokane Public RadioSpokane, WA

    Rural Reporting Research

    $10,000
  53. Vanessa Behan Crisis NurserySpokane, WA

    Emergency Respite Care

    $10,000
  54. Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA

    Avista Scholars

    $10,000
  55. YMCA of the Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA

    Early Learning and Child Care Services

    $10,000
  56. Spokane Community Colleges FoundationSpokane, WA

    Tools for Tradespeople

    $9,450
  57. Friends of Lake Spokane ParksNine Mile Falls, WA

    Eagle Bluff Park Playground

    $7,500
  58. La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc Dba La ClinicaMedford, OR

    grief support and education for children and families

    $7,500
  59. Next Generation Hair AcademySpokane, WA

    Next Generation Cohort and Workshop Launch

    $7,500
  60. Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA

    Annual Food Pantry Donation

    $7,500
  61. Spokane Pre Employment Preparation ProgramSpokane, WA

    Pepp Powers the Future

    $7,500
  62. St Vincent de Paul ClarkstonClarkston, WA

    General Operating Support

    $7,500
  63. Manzanita HouseSpokane, WA

    Community Building Groups

    $7,500
  64. MobiusSpokane, WA

    NASA Downlink Event Support

    $7,080
  65. The Zone At Northeast Community CenterSpokane, WA

    Housing Stability Program - software computers

    $7,000
  66. United Way of Jackson CountyMedford, OR

    Annual Support

    $7,000
  67. United Way of North IdahoCoeur D Alene, ID

    Annual Support

    $7,000
  68. Maddies PlaceSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $6,000
  69. Spokane Zero WasteSpokane, WA

    Circular Workforce and Materials Initiative

    $6,000
  70. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Scholarship - Ascend National Cohort 2025

    $6,000
  71. Salvation Army SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Backpack Drive

    $5,970
  72. Library Foundation of Spokane CountySpokane, WA

    Museum and Cultural Passes Program

    $5,500
  73. Lewis Clark State College FoundationLewiston, ID

    Avista Scholars

    $5,500
  74. A Womans WorthSpokane, WA

    Reentry Success

    $5,000
  75. Alaska Development CorporationJuneau, AK

    Start-Up Community Land Trust for Juneau

    $5,000
  76. Camas FoundationUsk, WA

    Celebrating Salish Conference & Kalispel Language and Cultural Alliance

    $5,000
  77. Clearwater Community Complex IncOrofino, ID

    Orofino Community Pool Design

    $5,000
  78. Evergreen Bioscience Innovation ClusterSpokane, WA

    Bioscience Business Incubator

    $5,000
  79. Family Promise of JuneauJuneau, AK

    Day Center Operations

    $5,000
  80. Friends of Parks and Recreation in Asotin CountyClarkston, WA

    Asotin County Community Traffic Garden

    $5,000
  81. Habitat For Humanity of North IdahoCoeur Dalene, ID

    KTEC Partnership

    $5,000
  82. HIP of Spokane County Dba Community Minded EnterprisesSpokane, WA

    Child Care Licensing Support Project

    $5,000
  83. Ice Age Floods InstituteRichland, WA

    Teacher Training & Curriculum Integration

    $5,000
  84. Independent Colleges of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Transfer Pathways Fund

    $5,000
  85. Interlink IncClarkston, WA

    Transportation Voucher Funds

    $5,000
  86. Kin Support Program Haa Yaitxu SaianiJuneau, AK

    Kin Support Database

    $5,000
  87. Klamath Kid CenterKlamath Falls, OR

    Operation Clubhouse

    $5,000
  88. Launchpad Inland Northwest FoundationSpokane, WA

    WE Collective: Powering Economic Growth

    $5,000
  89. MLK Jr Community CenterSpokane, WA

    Happy Watkins Scholarship

    $5,000
  90. National Indian Education AssociationWashington, DC

    NIEA Conference Sponsor

    $5,000
  91. New Health Programs AssociationChewelah, WA

    8 ea battery backups for vaccine storage

    $5,000
  92. Page Ahead Childrens Literacy ProjectSeattle, WA

    Book Up Summer for Stevens Elementary in Spokane

    $5,000
  93. Perseverance Theatre IncDouglas, AK

    Pueblo Revolt performance

    $5,000
  94. Providence NE Washington Hunger CoalitionColville, WA

    No Produce Left Behind program

    $5,000
  95. Ross Ragland TheaterKlamath Falls, OR

    Spring Break Camp: Janets Planet Astro Academy

    $5,000
  96. Smith Barbieri Progressive FundSpokane, WA

    The Center for Healing and Empowerment

    $5,000
  97. Southeast Alaska Independent Living IncJuneau, AK

    Juneaus 6th Graders Challenge Course

    $5,000
  98. Spokane Arts FundSpokane, WA

    Youth Laureate Arts Leadership Program

    $5,000
  99. Spokane Eastside Reunion AssociationSpokane, WA

    Fresh Soul Youth Job Training

    $5,000
  100. Spokane Public Library FoundationSpokane, WA

    StartUp Spokane Placer.ai Support

    $5,000
  101. Terrain ProgramsSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  102. The Literacy Project of North IdahoRathdrum, ID

    Literacy Project of North Idaho

    $5,000
  103. Twin County United WayLewiston, ID

    Annual Support

    $5,000
  104. Volunteers Of America Of Eastern Washington and Northern IdahoSpokane, WA

    Alexandrias House Maternity Group Home and Aston-Bleck Apartments

    $5,000
  105. Whitman County Historical SocietyColfax, WA

    Depots Train Restoration

    $5,000
  106. Women and Childrens Free Restaurant and Community KitchenSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  107. YMCA of MedfordMedford, OR

    YMCA Helping Low-income Families

    $5,000
  108. American Red Cross Inland NW ChapterSpokane, WA

    Sound the Alarm - home fire alarm campaign

    $5,000
  109. Anna Schindler FoundationPost Falls, ID

    Annas Homes Phase 2

    $5,000
  110. EWU FoundationCheney, WA

    Spokane Trends 2025

    $5,000
  111. Kaniksu Land Trust IncSandpoint, ID

    Community Land Trust Model in Bonner County

    $5,000
  112. Northeast Washington Education CouncilSpokane, WA

    Computer Science Curriculum Training for STEM Lending Library

    $5,000
  113. Northwest Museum of Arts and CultureSpokane, WA

    Brick by Brick Exhibit

    $5,000
  114. Northwest Museum of Arts and CultureSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  115. Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland NWSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $5,000
  116. Spokane Parks FoundationSpokane, WA

    Kids in Parks and Pools

    $5,000
  117. Spokane Public RadioSpokane, WA

    Holiday Food Drive Match

    $5,000
  118. The Festival at SandpointSandpoint, ID

    2026 Community Night at the Festival

    $5,000
  119. University of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID

    Engineering Design EXPO

    $5,000
  120. Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA

    2025 Presidents Leadership Forum

    $5,000
  121. Women Helping Women FundSpokane, WA

    Annual Support

    $5,000
  122. TransitionsSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $4,500
  123. Junior Livestock Show of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Youth Support

    $4,112
  124. United Way of Moscow and Latah CountyMoscow, ID

    General Operating Support

    $4,108
  125. Cascade Community Pool CorporationWhite City, OR

    Swim Instruction for Low Income Children

    $4,000
  126. Inland Northwest Farmers Market AssocSpokane, WA

    Kernel 2025

    $4,000
  127. Teen and Kid ClosetSpokane, WA

    Warm Winter Coats

    $4,000
  128. The Way to JusticeSpokane, WA

    Youth Empowerment Program - Back to School Supplies

    $4,000
  129. Ronald McDonald House CharitiesSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  130. The Festival at SandpointSandpoint, ID

    General Operating Support

    $4,000
  131. Spokane Interstate Livestock BoostersSpokane Vly, WA

    Youth Support

    $3,873
  132. Consumer Credit CounselingMedford, OR

    Free Credit Counseling and Financial Education Programs

    $3,500
  133. Idaho Foodbank Warehouse IncLewiston, ID

    Mobile Pantry

    $3,500
  134. Idaho Trails AssociationBoise, ID

    North Idaho Youth Trail Program

    $3,500
  135. Mockingbird SocietySeattle, WA

    Training for 25 Foster Youth Leaders in Spokane

    $3,500
  136. Partners with Families and ChildrenSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $3,500
  137. STIX Diabetes ProgramsSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $3,500
  138. Thrive InternationalSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $3,500
  139. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland NWSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $3,500
  140. Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA

    EECS Excellence Fund for Girls Who Tech Camp

    $3,500
  141. Art SalvageSpokane, WA

    Creative Reuse for Community Impact

    $3,000
  142. Bartlett Regional Hospital FoundationJuneau, AK

    General Operating Support

    $3,000
  143. Friends of the Children Eastern WashingtonSpokane, WA

    Long-Term Mentoring for Pathways to Success

    $3,000
  144. Fulcrum Institute Dispute Resolution ClinicSpokane, WA

    Sexual Exploitation Prevention Program for Youth

    $3,000
  145. Generation AliveSpokane, WA

    Expanding Youth Leadership

    $3,000
  146. GIZMO CDA IncCoeur D Alene, ID

    Pathways to Potentials

    $3,000
  147. Helping Hands Healing HeartsSandpoint, ID

    Financial Assistance for Client Basic Needs not utilities

    $3,000
  148. Innovation High SchoolSpokane, WA

    Start-Up CTE Program in Engineering Robotics and Digital Design

    $3,000
  149. Lilac Services for the BlindSpokane, WA

    Independent Living Program for the Blind

    $3,000
  150. Lumen High SchoolSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $3,000
  151. Odyssey Youth MovementSpokane, WA

    Odyssey Drop-In Pop Ups

    $3,000
  152. Operation Healthy FamilySpokane, WA

    Community Career Prep for All

    $3,000
  153. Project AscentThompson FLS, MT

    General Operating Support

    $3,000
  154. Project Hope Spokane Dba River City Youth OpsSpokane, WA

    Youth Bike Transportation Program

    $3,000
  155. St John Vianney SchoolSpokane, WA

    Boiler Fund

    $3,000
  156. WOW China IncSpokane, WA

    INW Winterfest

    $3,000
  157. International Rescue Committee In SpokaneSpokane, WA

    STEAM Digital Literacy and English Language Skills

    $3,000
  158. KtooJuneau, AK

    Juneau State Government News Coverage

    $3,000
  159. Reimagining Charity IncCoeur D Alene, ID

    Charity Tracker Expansion

    $3,000
  160. Union Gospel Mission Association Of SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Food Support

    $3,000
  161. United Way of Moscow and Latah CountyMoscow, ID

    Annual Support

    $3,000
  162. United Way of Whitman CountyPullman, WA

    Annual Support

    $3,000
  163. Unique Center for Athletes of All NeedsSandpoint, ID

    Adaptive Fitness Therapy and Recreation

    $2,750
  164. WA ID Volunteer CenterLewiston, ID

    2025 Project Warm-UP

    $2,750
  165. APOD Production IncMoscow, ID

    General Operating Support

    $2,500
  166. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue ValleyGrants Pass, OR

    General Operating Support for STEAM Program

    $2,500
  167. CHAS Health FoundationSpokane, WA

    Chazzys Care Closets

    $2,500
  168. Chase Youth FoundationSpokane, WA

    Chase Youth Awards

    $2,500
  169. Family Promise of North IdahoCoeur D Alene, ID

    General Operating Support

    $2,500
  170. Friends of the ParksColfax, WA

    Colfax Skate Park

    $2,500
  171. Golden House TheaterSaint John, WA

    Stage Technology Upgrade

    $2,500
  172. Grants Pass Family YMCAGrants Pass, OR

    Free Summer Swim Lessons

    $2,500
  173. Hills and Rivers Housing TrustMoscow, ID

    HVAC for UIdaho House #4

    $2,500
  174. Human Rights SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Youth Outreach To Support Hate Bias Reporting Tool

    $2,500
  175. InvestEdRenton, WA

    Regional Support of Students

    $2,500
  176. Juneau Housing First CollaborativeJuneau, AK

    General Operating Support for the Glory Hall

    $2,500
  177. Klamath Falls CASAKlamath Falls, OR

    Strengthening Advocacy: Volunteer Expansion Project

    $2,500
  178. Morning Star Boys RanchSpokane, WA

    Foster Parent 6-Week Class and Ongoing Support Group

    $2,500
  179. Multicare Inland NW FoundationSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,500
  180. Music Conservatory of Sandpoint IncSandpoint, ID

    Concert Tickets for Seniors

    $2,500
  181. NAMI Spokane National Alliance On Mental IllnessSpokane, WA

    Advertising for Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Support

    $2,500
  182. North Idaho College FoundationCoeur D Alene, ID

    Avista Scholars

    $2,500
  183. Onward RoseburgRoseburg, OR

    Homeless Outreach and Basic Needs

    $2,500
  184. Project ID IncSpokane, WA

    Wolf Den Evening Program Scholarships

    $2,500
  185. Reliance Ministries IncLewiston, ID

    Reliance House HVAC

    $2,500
  186. Saint Georges SchoolSpokane, WA

    Environmental and Sustainability Center

    $2,500
  187. SpectrumSpokane, WA

    Raise Your Voice: Representation Everywhere

    $2,500
  188. Spokane Hearing Oral ProgramSpokane, WA

    Toddler Group

    $2,500
  189. Spokane Jazz SocietySpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,500
  190. Spokane Lilac Festival Association IncSpokane, WA

    2025 Scholarships

    $2,500
  191. St Vincent De Paul St Francis Of Assisi Moscow ConferenceMoscow, ID

    emergency rental assistance

    $2,500
  192. The Lighthouse For The Blind IncSpokane, WA

    Innovative Computer Training Equipment

    $2,500
  193. Boys and Girls Club of Spokane CountySpokane Vly, WA

    Doors to Dream

    $2,500
  194. CDAideCoeur D Alene, ID

    Supporting Hospitality Workers

    $2,500
  195. Innovia FoundationSpokane, WA

    Gabriels Challenge - General Operating Support

    $2,500
  196. Kaniksu Land Trust IncSandpoint, ID

    Mentoring Educators to Connect Youth with Nature and STEM

    $2,500
  197. Northeast Youth CenterSpokane, WA

    Scholarships for Summer Camp and Year-Round Child Care Programs

    $2,500
  198. Spark CentralSpokane, WA

    STAR After School

    $2,500
  199. United Way of Whitman CountyPullman, WA

    Dolly Partons Imagination Library

    $2,500
  200. Wishing Star FoundationSpokane, WA

    Essential Support for Vulnerable Populations

    $2,500
  201. Stevens County Cattlemen AssociationChewelah, WA

    Youth Support

    $2,131
  202. Apic SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Asian American Heritage Month

    $2,000
  203. Arts Alliance IncSandpoint, ID

    AmeriCorps STEAM Instructor at Creations

    $2,000
  204. Chabad of Spokane CountySpokane, WA

    2025 Holocaust Speaker event featuring Helga Melmed

    $2,000
  205. Chewelah Faith Resources GroupChewelah, WA

    TASTY Kids Summer Food Program

    $2,000
  206. Circles Of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation IncPullman, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  207. Community Action Partnership LewistonLewiston, ID

    Annual Food Pantry Donation

    $2,000
  208. Compass House IncMedford, OR

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  209. Eagle Crest FoundationJuneau, AK

    Youth Outreach Program

    $2,000
  210. Embrace WashingtonSpokane, WA

    Tutoring for Foster Children

    $2,000
  211. Family Impact NetworkSpokane, WA

    Connecting Families Initiative

    $2,000
  212. Food for Our ChildrenSandpoint, ID

    Weekend Food Bag Program

    $2,000
  213. Friends of The Centennial TrailSpokane, WA

    2025 Adopt-A-Mile

    $2,000
  214. Gonzaga PrepSpokane, WA

    Annual Food Pantry Donation

    $2,000
  215. KXLY Community Partners FoundationSpokane, WA

    Cowley Park Lighting Project

    $2,000
  216. Northwest Harvest EmmSpokane, WA

    Spokane Harvest Pantry Program

    $2,000
  217. Spokane Childrens TheatreSpokane, WA

    Live Music Loft

    $2,000
  218. Spokane WordSpokane, WA

    Spokane Word Youth Storytellers

    $2,000
  219. Spokane Youth For ChristSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  220. St Vincent de Paul North IdahoCoeur D Alene, ID

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  221. The Idaho FoodbankLewiston, ID

    Annual Food Pantry Donation

    $2,000
  222. United Way of Klamath BasinKlamath Falls, OR

    Annual Support

    $2,000
  223. United Way of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AK

    Annual Support

    $2,000
  224. ElevationsSpokane Valley, WA

    Therapy Support Fund

    $2,000
  225. Girl Scouts of EWA and NIDSpokane, WA

    Womens Weekend

    $2,000
  226. Leadership SpokaneSpokane, WA

    Service Project Program Support

    $2,000
  227. Manzanita HouseSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  228. Northeast Youth CenterSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  229. United Way of Whitman CountyPullman, WA

    General Operating Support

    $2,000
  230. YMCA of the Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA

    RSVP - Project Warm-Up

    $2,000
  231. Gina Quesenberry FoundationLewiston, ID

    Applicant Support and Advocacy Enhancement Program

    $1,750
  232. Educate Entertain and Get Stuff DoneSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $1,700
  233. Columbia Basin Allied ArtsMoses Lake, WA

    In-School Outreach for Othello Elementary Schools

    $1,600
  234. Assistance League of Klamath BasinKlamath Falls, OR

    Operation School Bell

    $1,500
  235. Big TableSpokane, WA

    Big Table Eats Around the World

    $1,500
  236. Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai CountyCoeur D Alene, ID

    General Operating Support for Summer Program

    $1,500
  237. Christ KitchenSpokane, WA

    General Operating Support

    $1,500
  238. Colville Rotary Charitable FoundationColville, WA

    Tree of Sharing

    $1,500
  239. Eastern Oregon University FoundationLa Grande, OR

    Avista Scholars

    $1,500
  240. Friendly Kitchen Meals on Wheels RoseburgRoseburg, OR

    General Operating Support

    $1,500
  241. Greater Douglas United WayRoseburg, OR

    Annual Support

    $1,500
  242. Gritman Medical Center FoundationMoscow, ID

    Pink Tea Sponsorship

    $1,500
  243. Heroes HomesteadClayton, WA

    General Operating Support

    $1,500
  244. Juneau Jazz and ClassicsJuneau, AK

    General Operating Support

    $1,500
  245. Latah Recovery CenterMoscow, ID

    General Operating Support

    $1,500
  246. Oregon Institute of Technology FoundationKlamath Falls, OR

    Avista Scholars

    $1,500
  247. Palouse CaresMoscow, ID

    Annual Food Pantry Donation

    $1,500
  248. Sandpoint Youth Center IncSandpoint, ID

    Healthy Teens After School

    $1,500
  249. Seattle Economic Development Fund dba Business Impact NWTukwila, WA

    Technical Assistance Services for Underserved Entrepreneurs in Idaho

    $1,500
  250. Selway Bitterroot Frank Churchs FoundationBoise, ID

    Youth Wilderness Program

    $1,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education60 grants $670,52646% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking32 grants $145,34710% of the total
  3. Human services58 grants $134,6709% of the total
  4. Arts and culture42 grants $124,5909% of the total
  5. Community development6 grants $114,2008% of the total
  6. Environment15 grants $61,2114% of the total
  7. 16 other causes115 grants $191,58013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington377 grants $1,854,319
  2. Idaho119 grants $218,259
  3. Alaska19 grants $87,750
  4. Oregon33 grants $68,550
  5. Montana5 grants $6,000
  6. District of Columbia3 grants $5,200
  7. Florida3 grants $425
  8. Maryland1 grant $415
  9. New York3 grants $326
  10. Minnesota2 grants $296

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Latisha HillPresident Hours 4Pay $0
  • Tracy Van OrdenTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristine MeyerExecutive Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alec MesdagDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • David J MeyerDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Steve VincentDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin ChristieDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chris SchlothauerDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Heather RosentraterDirector Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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