Community Foundation of Ncw
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in Wenatchee, Washington. Incorporated in 1986, the foundation helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout the region. CFNCW operates as a community foundation and public charity, providing oversight and administration for the development, investment, and disbursement of charitable dollars as endowments.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$174.0M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.0M
+57.5% YoY
Grant Count
200
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+65.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities.
The foundation operates in four primary areas:
- Making Grants — Providing financial support to strengthen and support local nonprofit organizations through the Community Grants Program
- Advancing Philanthropy — Supporting giving at all levels, from major donors to individual contributors
- Raising Awareness — Highlighting local charitable needs and giving opportunities across the region's 500+ nonprofit organizations
- Managing Investments — Overseeing a professionally managed, diversified investment portfolio for charitable endowments
Grantmaking
CFNCW administers multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFNCW serves three counties in North Central Washington:
- Chelan County
- Douglas County
- Okanogan County
The foundation's primary office is located in Wenatchee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $173,994,707
- Total Revenues: $22,636,581
- Total Expenses: $22,388,244
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $163,000,000
- Total Revenues: $31,000,000
- Total Expenses: $17,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $73,400,000
The foundation maintains a donor-advised fund and operates with a professional investment portfolio designed for long-term growth.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $173,994,707 | $163,180,722 | $139,199,795 |
| Revenue | $22,636,581 | $30,956,913 | $15,491,190 |
| Expenses | $22,388,244 | $16,998,288 | $15,905,346 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,273,781 | $9,449,956 | $3,934,543 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
94 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Ncw
Alex O Santillanes Scholarship Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Altrusa Club of Wenatchee Scholarship
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
March 1, 2027
Andrew J. Lavagnino Scholarship of Kindness Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF OSTENSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EVAN MCCAULEY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROSARIO NYSTROM | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALEJANDRA GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY LODATO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BETSY CUSHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS GOETZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIA SHIPMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANE BLAKE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DON LINNERTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACLYN BAYLESS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER JORGENSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESUS HERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSH STENDERA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN NICHOLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN RUTHERFORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN WADE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAUREN LOEBSACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESLIE FREYTAG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LESTER COOPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MEGAN COLLYER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAM BRULOTTE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RANDY SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROXANNE BRYANT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RUFUS WOODS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RYLAN WEYTHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE WRIGHT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BETH STIPE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $168,051 |
| CINDY GOODELL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $70,247 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced several recent grant initiatives:
Community Foundation awards $67,400 in Woods Family Music & Arts grants across**Methow Valley Fund Grants (2026)** — $289,000 awarded to support local nonprofits
$289,000 in Methow Valley Fund Grants to Support Local Nonprofits - Community**Woods Family Music & Arts Grants (2025)** — $67,400 distributed across North Central Washington to support music and arts organizations
$289,000 in Methow Valley Fund Grants to Support Local Nonprofits - Community**Youth-Focused Programs** — $31,800 in grants awarded to youth-focused initiatives across the region
Community Foundation awards $67,400 in Woods Family Music & Arts grants acrossThe foundation also manages specialized funds including the Sleepy Hollow Heights Fire Support Fund, established to assist residents affected by local wildfires.
$289,000 in Methow Valley Fund Grants to Support Local Nonprofits - CommunitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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