Boosters for Bears Club
Boosters for Bears Club is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Valley, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K.
Boosters for Bears Club at a glance
In short: Boosters for Bears Club gave $7K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $6,507
- +54.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,169
- +156.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $687
- Total assets
- $9,259
- -15.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Boosters for Bears Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Valley School ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Boosters for Bears Club gives
- Giving grew 376% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $7K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley School Valley, WA | Senior Projects/Trip/Granduation | $5,504 |
| Valley School Valley, WA | After School Events | $687 |
| Students Valley, WA | Lunches | $316 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,259 | $7,445 | $16,888 | $6,507 | 3 | $6,507 |
| 2022 | $10,999 | $8,911 | $5,459 | $4,225 | 5 | $4,225 |
| 2021 | $7,756 | $8,448 | $2,466 | $1,777 | 1 | $4,912 |
| 2020 | $5,174 | $1 | $1,568 | $1,368 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Boosters for Bears Club is led by Nancy Cross, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy Cross
President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Desi Van Doren
Vice President
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Mickenna Moeller
Secratary
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Steven Cross
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allyson Gardner (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Shawn Merryman (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tonya Merryman (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Boosters for Bears Club
How much does Boosters for Bears Club give each year?
Boosters for Bears Club gave $7K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Boosters for Bears Club's typical grant size?
Boosters for Bears Club's median grant in 2023 was $687, and its average grant was $2,169, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Boosters for Bears Club give grants?
Boosters for Bears Club gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valley, WA (3 grants).
Does Boosters for Bears Club give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Boosters for Bears Club's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Boosters for Bears Club?
Boosters for Bears Club reported $9K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Boosters for Bears Club?
Boosters for Bears Club is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Valley, WA. It holds $9K in total assets as of 2023.
What is Boosters for Bears Club's EIN?
Boosters for Bears Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4354449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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