Community Foundation of Kittitas County
The Community Foundation of Kittitas County is a private foundation based in Ellensburg, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including public safety departments, a humane society, a school district, and universities.
Community Foundation of Kittitas County at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Kittitas County gave $170K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Washington. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,000
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,455
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,104,996
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of Kittitas County
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 222, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: (509) 925-4338
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Foundation of Kittitas County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Vancouver Police Department ($40K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 55 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 24% to recipients in Oregon, and 1% to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Community Foundation of Kittitas County open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $234K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver Police Department Vancouver, WA | K-9 unit | $40,000 |
| City of Vancouver Fire Department Vancouver, WA | Life saving equipment | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of SW WA Vancouver, WA | Support for care and adoption efforts | $40,000 |
| Ranier School District Ranier, OR | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Portland Portland, OR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Mary Bismarck, ND | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,104,996 | $206,020 | $206,987 | $170,000 | 11 | $170,000 | $206,365 | $153,350 |
| 2023 | $2,995,970 | $86,796 | $300,739 | $234,000 | 9 | $234,000 | $88,771 | $147,784 |
| 2022 | $2,872,870 | $149,138 | $65,837 | $22,000 | 3 | $22,000 | $153,038 | $147,044 |
| 2021 | $3,455,848 | $378,104 | $242,535 | $202,365 | 16 | $202,365 | $378,233 | $166,439 |
| 2020 | $3,304,679 | $175,605 | $118,513 | $67,030 | 16 | — | $109,316 | $140,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Community Foundation of Kittitas County reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for public safety equipment and services, animal care and adoption, and scholarships. Among the grantees, Whitworth University describes its mission as providing “an education of mind and heart” through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars. The University of Mary says it exists to serve the religious, academic, and cultural needs of people in its region and beyond.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $170,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. Its larger grants included $40,000 each to the City of Vancouver Police Department for its K-9 unit, the City of Vancouver Fire Department for life-saving equipment, Humane Society of SW WA for care and adoption efforts, and Ranier School District for scholarships. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Central Washington University for a scholarship and $2,000 to Whitworth University for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bob Crowe as CEO; James Pappas as Chairman; William Boyum as Treasurer; and Jesus Baldovinos, Brett Wachsmith, Scott Rollins, Edna Madsen, Catherine Scarlett, Alex Eyre, and Gary Berndt as trustees.
Community Foundation of Kittitas County is led by Bob Crowe, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bob Crowe
CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
James Pappas
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Eyre
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edna Madsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Berndt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rollins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Wachsmith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Scarlett
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jesus Baldovinos
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Boyum
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bill Meyer (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Jones (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to Bob Crowe (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Kittitas County
How much does Community Foundation of Kittitas County give each year?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County gave $170K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 9 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Kittitas County's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $15,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Kittitas County that year got $1K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Kittitas County give grants?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (3 grants) and Bellingham, WA (2 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Kittitas County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Kittitas County's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Kittitas County's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County's largest 2024 grantees include City of Vancouver Police Department ($40,000), City of Vancouver Fire Department ($40,000) and Humane Society of SW WA ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Kittitas County?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Community Foundation of Kittitas County fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for public safety equipment and services, animal care and adoption, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Kittitas County?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Kittitas County's EIN?
Community Foundation of Kittitas County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5622028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Community Foundation of Kittitas County accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of Kittitas County funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-kittitas-county-morg_93278fd5ae0440be96c311124a444540
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