Ach Scholarship Organization
Ach Scholarship Organization is a private foundation based in Coulee City, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to individuals for education-related purposes, including study at colleges and universities, as well as direct charitable activities.
Ach Scholarship Organization at a glance
In short: Ach Scholarship Organization gave $22K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,150
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,384
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $23,664
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ach Scholarship Organization
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 813, Coulee City, WA 99115-0672
Phone: (509) 681-0240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ach Scholarship Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emma Whitaker ($6K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($4,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 2% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ach Scholarship Organization gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Whitaker Hartline, WA | Washington State University | $5,750 |
| Carter Pitts Coulee City, WA | Washington State University | $2,350 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,400 |
| Jeremy Pinar Almira, WA | Washington State University | $1,750 |
| Paul Stout Almira, WA | Divers Institute of Technology | $1,750 |
| Toby Schmauder Ephrata, WA | University of Idaho | $1,500 |
| Aubrey Rimel Hartline, WA | Washington State University | $1,500 |
| Prairie Parrish Almira, WA | Central Washington University | $1,000 |
| Mariah McWalter Coulee City, WA | Seattle Pacific University | $650 |
| Callie Pinar Almira, WA | Eastern Washington University | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,664 | $21,909 | $22,664 | $22,150 | 16 | $22,150 |
| 2024 | $24,419 | $20,956 | $21,994 | $21,350 | 18 | $21,350 |
| 2023 | $25,457 | $17,023 | $17,702 | $17,350 | 14 | $17,350 |
| 2022 | $26,136 | $22,375 | $22,564 | $19,900 | 16 | $19,900 |
| 2021 | $26,325 | $20,176 | $21,656 | $21,575 | 16 | $21,575 |
| 2020 | $27,804 | $14,204 | $14,500 | $14,500 | 13 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $22,150. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $5,750, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $5,750 for Washington State University, $2,350 for Washington State University, $2,250 for Big Bend Community College, and $1,750 each for Washington State University and Divers Institute of Technology. Other reported purposes included support for the University of Idaho, Walla Walla Community College, Central Washington University, Seattle Pacific University, and Eastern Washington University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katie Walsh as president, Brooke Pitts as treasurer, and Kathy Jordan as secretary.
Ach Scholarship Organization is led by Katie Walsh, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Walsh
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Pitts
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Jordan
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Goldye Moyer (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Kathryn Jordan (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ach Scholarship Organization
How much does Ach Scholarship Organization give each year?
Ach Scholarship Organization gave $22K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 18 grants.
What is Ach Scholarship Organization's typical grant size?
Ach Scholarship Organization's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,384, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ach Scholarship Organization give grants?
Ach Scholarship Organization gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Almira, WA (4 grants), Coulee City, WA (4 grants) and Hartline, WA (2 grants).
Does Ach Scholarship Organization give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Ach Scholarship Organization's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Washington State University" (4 grants).
Who are Ach Scholarship Organization's largest grantees?
Ach Scholarship Organization's largest 2025 grantees include Emma Whitaker ($5,750), Carter Pitts ($2,350) and Jeremy Pinar ($1,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($4,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ach Scholarship Organization?
Ach Scholarship Organization reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
How do I apply for a grant from Ach Scholarship Organization?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ach Scholarship Organization's EIN?
Ach Scholarship Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4342958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ach Scholarship Organization accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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