Community Foundation of NCW
The Community Foundation of NCW is a public charity based in Wenatchee, Washington. Formed in 1986, it administers charitable funds and supports charitable causes in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties through grants, scholarships, and services for donors and nonprofits.
Community Foundation of NCW at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of NCW gave $17.0M across 200 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), mostly in Washington. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,013,133
- +57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 200
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,066
- +65.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,950
- Total assets
- $173,994,707
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (39 of 200, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Community Foundation of NCW
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Altrusa Club of Wenatchee Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 663-7716
Website: https://cfncw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
92 open opportunities from Community Foundation of NCW
Alex O Santillanes Scholarship Grant
Community Foundation of NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Altrusa Club of Wenatchee Scholarship
Community Foundation of NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Andrew J. Lavagnino Scholarship of Kindness Grant
Community Foundation of NCW
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of NCW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wenatchee Valley YMCA ($4.3M). Together the top 10 received $11.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,060 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 868 grants of 1,060 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties in Washington. Its 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 200 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Community Foundation of NCW open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 200 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.3M (2021) to $17.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 200 grants totaling $17.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley YMCA Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $4,309,024 |
| Columbia Valley Community Health Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $2,159,069 |
| Methow Housing Trust Winthrop, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $1,581,308 |
| Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $621,667 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $563,304 |
| Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $542,701 |
| Lake Chelan Community Service Council Manson, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $405,000 |
| Confluence Health Foundation Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $277,547 |
| Wenatchee Valley Humane Society Wenatchee, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $268,049 |
| Methow Valley School District Winthrop, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board | $230,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,994,707 | $22,636,581 | $22,388,244 | $17,013,133 | 200 | $6,273,781 |
| 2024 | $163,180,722 | $30,956,913 | $16,998,288 | $10,799,203 | 210 | $9,449,956 |
| 2023 | $139,199,795 | $15,491,190 | $15,905,346 | $12,531,601 | 235 | $3,934,543 |
| 2022 | $129,475,587 | $18,614,873 | $12,252,915 | $9,281,459 | 223 | $4,964,576 |
| 2021 | $129,563,045 | $19,732,781 | $9,458,394 | $8,316,628 | 192 | $781,217 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities.” Its website describes grantmaking for nonprofits and public agencies in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties, including work in arts and culture, education and youth programs, environmental and animal protection, health and human services, and public and social benefit.
Among its 2025 grantees, an individual recipient Community Health describes its mission as partnering to achieve optimal health and wellness with compassion and respect for all. Methow Housing Trust says it develops and preserves affordable, quality housing for an individual recipient residents. Chelan-Douglas Land Trust describes its work as engaging communities in conserving, caring for, and accessing the natural lands and waters of North Central Washington. Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center says it gathers, engages, and educates people to celebrate and preserve the region’s history, arts, sciences, and diversity. An individual recipient Humane Society describes work that includes education, animal protection, pet adoptions, and care for displaced animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 200 grants totaling $17,013,133. Grants ranged from $5,112 to $4,309,024, with a median of $18,950. The listed purposes for its largest grants were “various purposes as approved by CFNCW Board.”
The largest reported awards included $4,309,024 to an individual recipient YMCA, $2,159,069 to an individual recipient Community Health, $1,581,308 to Methow Housing Trust, $621,667 to Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, and $563,304 to Wenatchee Valley College Foundation. Other notable recipients included Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center ($542,701), Lake Chelan Community Service Council ($405,000), Confluence Health Foundation ($277,547), an individual recipient Humane Society ($268,049), Methow Valley School District ($230,000), Methow Conservancy ($212,116), and Icicle Creek Center for the Arts ($201,199).
The foundation’s website describes several competitive grant opportunities, including place-based Legacy Funds Grants, the NCW Foundation for Youth Grant, and grants for community, arts, music, and other purposes. It says many Community Grants Program opportunities range from $500 to $15,000, depending on the program and potential community or regional impact; it identifies the Regional Impact Grant as its largest grant funding opportunity. The Legacy Funds Grant program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofits by geographic region, with local advisory boards, a trustee, and staff reviewing applications. Applicants participate in a site visit. The website says applications are submitted online and that each program has its own criteria and deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Ostenson as chair, Evan McCauley as vice chair, and Rosario Nystrom as secretary/treasurer. Trustees listed are Alejandra Gonzalez, Ashley Lodato, Betsy Cushman, Chris Goetz, Claudia Shipman, Diane Blake, and Don Linnertz.
Community Foundation of NCW is led by Beth Stipe, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Stipe
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$139K (2021) → $168K (2025)
Jeff Ostenson
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Cushman
Trustee
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Goetz
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Blake
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Hernandez
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Rutherford
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wade
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie LePore Freytag
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Cooper
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wright
Trustee
Cfncw Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Brulotte
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Bryant
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rylan Weythman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Lodato
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Shipman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Jorgensen
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Collyer
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rufus Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandra Gonzalez
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Linnertz
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Bayless
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Stendera
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Loebsack
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Smith
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Goodell
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $70K (2025)
Evan McCauley
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosario Nystrom
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Alan Groff (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Craig Nelson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis Bolz (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Hamilton (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Randall Smith (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Spurgeon (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Canlis (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Valaas (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Deborah Hartl (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Wilson (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Misty Viebrock (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Anne White (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Claudia Derobles (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mike Steele (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ron Skagen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bertha Sanchez (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Danielle Marchant (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
- Former: Deb Hartl (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
- Former: Douglas Wilson (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
- Former: Gil Sparks (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Ostenson (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
- Former: Pamela Brulotte (2021) — Cfncw Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $168K, to Beth Stipe (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of NCW
How much does Community Foundation of NCW give each year?
Community Foundation of NCW gave $17.0M across 200 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.8M across 210 grants.
What is Community Foundation of NCW's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of NCW's median grant in 2025 was $18,950, and its average grant was $85,066, across 200 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of NCW that year got $13K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of NCW give grants?
Community Foundation of NCW gives mostly in Washington: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wenatchee, WA (69 grants), Winthrop, WA (20 grants), Twisp, WA (19 grants) and Leavenworth, WA (16 grants).
Does Community Foundation of NCW give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 200 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of NCW's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Purposes as Approved by CFNCW Board" (200 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of NCW's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of NCW's largest 2025 grantees include Wenatchee Valley YMCA ($4,309,024), Columbia Valley Community Health ($2,159,069) and Methow Housing Trust ($1,581,308), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of NCW?
Community Foundation of NCW reported $174.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.6M.
What does Community Foundation of NCW fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of NCW?
Community Foundation of NCW has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfncw.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of NCW's EIN?
Community Foundation of NCW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1349486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Community Foundation of NCW funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/community-foundation-of-ncw-morg_29fabe8712f34bfd9064048542ffd401
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