Cherish International
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.
Cherish International at a glance
In short: Cherish International gave $27K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,015
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,002
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,310
- Total assets
- $471,104
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cherish International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Snohomish HS Vocal Booster Club ($11K). Together the top 9 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $471,104 | $43,833 | $55,915 | $27,015 | 9 | $27,015 | $127 |
| 2023 | $485,376 | $37,696 | $56,181 | $26,350 | 4 | $26,350 | — |
| 2022 | $502,666 | $37,789 | $51,884 | $25,800 | 8 | $25,800 | $26,176 |
| 2021 | $515,766 | $35,350 | $46,444 | $20,000 | 5 | $24,000 | $123 |
| 2020 | $527,000 | $527,000 | $140 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cherish International's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard D. Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tori Hanson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Cherish International
How much does Cherish International give each year?
Cherish International gave $27K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Cherish International's typical grant size?
Cherish International's median grant in 2024 was $2,310, and its average grant was $3,002, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cherish International give grants?
Cherish International gives mostly in Washington: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, WA (2 grants).
Does Cherish International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Cherish International's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs" (9 grants).
Who are Cherish International's largest grantees?
Cherish International's largest 2024 grantees include Snohomish HS Vocal Booster Club ($11,000), The Children's Storefromt ($4,000) and Take the Nest Step ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cherish International?
Cherish International reported $471K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
What is Cherish International's EIN?
Cherish International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4348094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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