Cherish International

Foundation · Grantmaker Snohomish, WA EIN: 85-4348094

Cherish International is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Snohomish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $471K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $27K.

Key facts about Cherish International

EIN: 85-4348094
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $27,015
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $3,002
Median grant: $2,310
Total assets: $471,104
Primary geography: Washington (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Cherish International funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Cherish International's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (71%), New York (15%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, WA (2 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs" (9 grants).

How Cherish International gives

Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$471K

-2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

+2.5% YoY

Grant Count

+125.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-54.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cherish International reported a distributable amount of $127 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Cherish International

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Human Services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $19K (71%)

New York $4K (15%)

Missouri $2K (9%)

Illinois $1K (4%)

Florida $500 (2%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Illinois Missouri North Carolina New York Virginia Washington

Cities

BothellMonroeNew YorkSnohomishConcordiaSouth MillsLincolnLynnwoodOrlandoSeaford State

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$471,104	$485,376	$502,666
Revenue	$43,833	$37,696	$37,789
Expenses	$55,915	$56,181	$51,884
Qualifying Distributions	$27,015	$26,350	$25,800
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$127	—	$26,176

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Snohomish HS Vocal Booster Club ($11,000), The Children's Storefromt ($4,000), Take the Nest Step ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SNOHOMISH HS VOCAL BOOSTER CLUB Snohomish, WA	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$11,000
THE CHILDREN'S STOREFROMT New York, NY	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$4,000
TAKE THE NEST STEP Monroe, WA	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$3,000
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Monroe, WA	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$2,400
HELPING HANDS MINISTRIES INTL Bothell, WA	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$2,310
MISSION FOR CHRIST NETWORK Concordia, MO	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$2,305
KAYLEE'S LEGOCY Lincoln, IL	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$1,000
YOUNG LIFE LYNNWOOD WA Lynnwood, WA	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$500
CRU MINISTRIES Orlando, FL	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Richard D Hanson	Director	—	—
Tori Hanson	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherish International?

Cherish International is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Snohomish, WA. It holds $471K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Cherish International?

As of 2024, Cherish International holds $471K in total assets with $44K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $27K in 2024.

Where does Cherish International operate?

Cherish International has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Cherish International award?

In 2024, Cherish International awarded 9 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Cherish International required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Cherish International reported a distributable amount of $127 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.