Community Foundation for SW Washington
The foundations mission is to inspire a culture of giving to create a vibrant and engaged community. Since our founding in 1984, we have granted more than $334 million.
Community Foundation for SW Washington at a glance
In short: Community Foundation for SW Washington gave $30.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30.9M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,901,251
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,901,251
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,901,251
- Total assets
- $401,843,003
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Foundation for SW Washington
Open Grants
29 open opportunities from Community Foundation for SW Washington
“I Have A Dream” Scholarship in Honor of Mary and Dick Granger Grant
Community Foundation for SW Washington
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
AAUW - Vancouver Branch Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation for SW Washington
Amount
US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AIASWW Education Scholarship Fund Grant
Community Foundation for SW Washington
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation for SW Washington funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Community Foundation for SW Washington gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20.6M (2023) to $30.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached Vancouver, WA | — | $30,901,251 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,843,003 | $42,748,028 | $34,597,892 | $30,901,251 | 1 | $6,939,346 |
| 2023 | $379,675,532 | $12,440,734 | $24,201,003 | $20,600,773 | 1 | $7,123,481 |
| 2022 | $369,113,662 | $19,967,776 | $27,470,221 | $23,813,300 | 1 | $5,804,556 |
| 2021 | $413,342,244 | $90,924,974 | $28,377,723 | $24,956,529 | 1 | $6,333,820 |
| 2020 | $320,798,451 | $21,245,317 | $28,762,891 | $25,687,636 | 1 | $6,315,035 |
About Community Foundation for SW Washington
Based on IRS filings
Community Foundation for SW Washington is a public charity, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $401.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30.9M. Net investment income was $6.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Foundation for SW Washington is led by Matthew Morton, President on every filing since 2022; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Morton
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$165K (2022) → $262K (2024)
John Deeder
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Middleton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Weaver
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Randall Grove
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristhian Canseco Juarez
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karissa Lowe
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Riffel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lai-Lani Ovalles
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janie Spurgeon
Executive Vice President & CDO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $167K (2024)
Rachon Hanson
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Esra Khalil
Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Kim Capeloto
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Gaston
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Silver
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Pam Cabanatuan (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Charlene Williams (2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Rhoads (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Lisa Lowe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Matthias (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Inna Liu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marty Forsmann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Djergaian (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Hansen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jody Campbell (2020) — Director
- Former: Twyla Barnes (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $262K, to Matthew Morton (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation for SW Washington
How much does Community Foundation for SW Washington give each year?
Community Foundation for SW Washington gave $30.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Community Foundation for SW Washington?
Community Foundation for SW Washington reported $401.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.7M.
Where does Community Foundation for SW Washington operate?
Community Foundation for SW Washington has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Community Foundation for SW Washington's EIN?
Community Foundation for SW Washington's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1246778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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