3 Rivers Community Foundation
3 Rivers Community Foundation is a public charity based in Kennewick, Washington, serving Benton and Franklin counties. It supports local nonprofits through grants and provides donor and scholarship services.
3 Rivers Community Foundation at a glance
In short: 3 Rivers Community Foundation gave $461K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Washington. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $461,107
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,723
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,272,137
- +17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (15 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 3 Rivers Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible nonprofits apply through the foundation’s grant portal and should review the stated eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, and guidelines.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 annual grant cycle closed September 16, 2026. That cycle’s interview week is scheduled for October 12–16, with award announcements on November 3.
- Deadline
- The 2026 annual grant cycle closed September 16, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7401 W Hood Place 140, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 735-5559
Website: https://3rcf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from 3 Rivers Community Foundation
Annual Grant Cycle
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cocoa Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant
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Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
COVID-19 Response Fund Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who 3 Rivers Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blessed Hope Baptist Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 173 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Benton and Franklin counties in Washington. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to Washington recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is 3 Rivers Community Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 43 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2022) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $461K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hope Baptist Church Benton City, WA | — | $25,000 |
| Grace Clinic Kennewick, WA | Program Support | $24,902 |
| Childrens Dev Center Richland, WA | Program Support | $20,492 |
| Safe Harbor Support Center Kennewick, WA | Program Support | $20,085 |
| Mid-Columbia Childrens Museu Richland, WA | General Support | $17,933 |
| Meals on Wheels Richland, WA | Program Support | $17,706 |
| Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Richland, WA | Program Support | $15,135 |
| Benton Franklin Legal Aid Soc Kennewick, WA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Columbia Basin Veterans Ctr Pasco, WA | Program Support | $14,000 |
| Tri Cities Food Bank Kennewick, WA | Program Support | $12,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,272,137 | $2,167,459 | $981,003 | $461,107 | 43 | $1,014,333 |
| 2023 | $9,616,552 | $2,055,738 | $1,098,810 | $517,809 | 34 | $321,190 |
| 2022 | $7,432,059 | $1,283,738 | $865,635 | $359,928 | 26 | $285,574 |
| 2021 | $8,155,485 | $1,748,349 | $1,604,035 | $1,180,618 | 37 | $400,695 |
| 2020 | $7,378,024 | $1,485,594 | $853,034 | $501,383 | 33 | $-24,190 |
| 2019 | $6,224,137 | $3,783,342 | $856,018 | $534,803 | 19 | $160,277 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for perpetual giving in Benton and Franklin counties to support nonprofits now and in the future. It says its grants support programs and projects across service areas including housing, mental health, food security, the arts, and animal welfare.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Grace Clinic says it provides free healthcare to people in need; Children’s Developmental Center describes its work as early intervention, education, and therapeutic services for children, primarily those from birth to three with developmental delays; and Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery describes its work as youth shelter and trauma intervention. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve in-home support for older adults, end-of-life care, legal assistance for low-income people, housing and services for veterans, and therapeutic riding for people with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $461,107. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $25,000 to Blessed Hope Baptist Church; $24,902 to Grace Clinic for program support; $20,492 to Children’s Developmental Center for program support; $20,085 to Safe Harbor Support Center for program support; and $17,933 to Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum for general support. Other notable awards included $17,706 to Meals on Wheels, $15,135 to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, and $15,000 to Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society.
The foundation’s annual grant cycle is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties. Applications are submitted through its grant portal, and applicants are directed to review eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, and guidelines. The foundation says its board reviews, evaluates, and interviews applicants and makes grant decisions. It also offers scholarship administration in partnership with donors, but the available information does not provide details about individual scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abbey Cameron as CEO; Tara Wiswall as Vice President; Susan Coleman as Secretary; and Don Mark Gerboth as Treasurer. Directors listed are Samson Martinez, Dave Praino, Randy Taylor, Uby Creek, Mike Miller, and Blanche Barajas.
3 Rivers Community Foundation is led by Abbey Cameron, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abbey Cameron
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $82K (2024)
Candice Jones
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samson Martinez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Praino
Director
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Taylor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Miller
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Uby Creek
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blanche Barajas
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Lawrence
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori McCord
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Aust
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Ruggles
Vice President
Treasurer → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Coleman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Wiswall
Vice President
Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Mark Gerboth
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Jay Freeman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Lawrence (2019–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Mike Neitzel (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Hightower (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cara Thomas (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Colleen Lloyd (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Deena Smith (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Ellsworth (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rella Reimann (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Rhodes (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Taylor (2019–2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Pete Toolson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Green (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Erik Pielstick (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Abbey Cameron (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about 3 Rivers Community Foundation
How much does 3 Rivers Community Foundation give each year?
3 Rivers Community Foundation gave $461K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $518K across 34 grants.
What is 3 Rivers Community Foundation's typical grant size?
3 Rivers Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,723, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from 3 Rivers Community Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does 3 Rivers Community Foundation give grants?
3 Rivers Community Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kennewick, WA (17 grants), Richland, WA (13 grants), Pasco, WA (5 grants) and Benton City, WA (2 grants).
Does 3 Rivers Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of 3 Rivers Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (22 grants).
Who are 3 Rivers Community Foundation's largest grantees?
3 Rivers Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blessed Hope Baptist Church ($25,000), Grace Clinic ($24,902) and Childrens Dev Center ($20,492), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 3 Rivers Community Foundation?
3 Rivers Community Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does 3 Rivers Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for perpetual giving in Benton and Franklin counties to support nonprofits now and in the future. It says its grants support programs and projects across service areas including housing, mental health, food security, the arts, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 3 Rivers Community Foundation?
Eligible nonprofits apply through the foundation’s grant portal and should review the stated eligibility requirements, funding restrictions, and guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 3 Rivers Community Foundation's EIN?
3 Rivers Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2049302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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