Central Washington University Foundation
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CWU AND OUR DONORS, OUR MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING AND STEWARDING RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE ACCESS, OPPORTUNITY, AND HOPE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$75.3M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+2.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
+2.1% YoY
About Central Washington University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Central Washington University Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in ELLENSBURG, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $3.6M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $75,261,770 | $66,237,190 | $53,960,168 |
| Revenue | $9,784,103 | $12,977,685 | $5,714,302 |
| Expenses | $4,875,880 | $4,675,444 | $5,280,882 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,647,994 | $5,509,060 | $1,863,780 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Central Washington University ($1,807,743).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ELLENSBURG, WA | SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,807,743 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL ELSTONE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 16 | $108,268 |
| WENDY IWASZUK | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JANET BACKUS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN FISHER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HATLESTAD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| AMY HANSON | SECRETARY (THRU 05/2025) | 1 | — |
| BEN REMAK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DONALD GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY NOMURA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JODI DALY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEONARD HILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LETICIA YELLAM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA CONQUERGOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NOREEN REIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PETER BARLOW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT MCCAMMANT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN BRACE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERI BARIQUIT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AARON CHRISTOPHERSEN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| DANIEL NICKLAUS | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/2024) | 1 | — |
| KELLY BENGSTON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/2024) | 1 | — |
| RALPH CONNER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 10/2024) | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Central Washington University Foundation?
As of 2025, Central Washington University Foundation holds $75.3M in total assets with $9.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M in 2025.
Where does Central Washington University Foundation operate?
Central Washington University Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Central Washington University Foundation award?
In 2025, Central Washington University Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $1.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Central Washington University Foundation's EIN?
Central Washington University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7017467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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