Equinox Foundation Inc
Equinox Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Sandpoint, Idaho. In 2024, it gave $670,555 in program support to Innovia Foundation and Kaniksu Land Trust.
Equinox Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Equinox Foundation Inc gave $671K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $224K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $670,555
- +65.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -78.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $223,518
- +673.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $240,000
- Total assets
- $5,073,998
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Equinox Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Grant requests for one-year periods are accepted through Innovia Foundation. The filing states that awards are restricted to entities within Bonner and Boundary counties in Idaho.
- Review Cycle
- By April each year.
- Deadline
- By April each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Innovia Fdn
Mailing address: 618 W Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (509) 624-2606
Website: https://theequinoxfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Equinox Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Innovia Foundation ($431K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $671K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing limits awards to entities within Bonner and Boundary counties in Idaho. In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 36% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Equinox Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 274% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2021) to $671K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $671K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA | Program Support | $413,555 |
| Kaniksu Land Trust Sandpoint, ID | Program Support | $240,000 |
| Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA | Program Support | $17,000 |
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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 | $5,073,998 | $395,117 | $710,932 | $670,555 | 3 | $694,249 | $365,552 | $252,953 |
| 2023 | $5,197,536 | $173,633 | $458,135 | $404,538 | 14 | $420,222 | $133,923 | $245,009 |
| 2022 | $5,039,628 | $62,134 | $409,261 | $346,400 | 47 | $360,386 | $69,248 | $267,845 |
| 2021 | $6,516,923 | $1,523,293 | $378,420 | $333,600 | 49 | $346,167 | $1,487,362 | $290,104 |
| 2020 | $6,051,875 | $211,748 | $419,636 | $380,128 | 50 | — | $185,152 | $276,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Equinox Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $253K 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 for Equinox Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a community foundation and a land trust. Innovia Foundation describes its mission as benefiting communities in its region by addressing regional problems, helping people in need, and responding to opportunities. Kaniksu Land Trust describes its mission as caring for the lands and people of the Kaniksu Region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Equinox Foundation reported three grants totaling $670,555. Grant amounts ranged from $17,000 to $413,555, with a median of $240,000. The largest awards were $413,555 to Innovia Foundation and $240,000 to Kaniksu Land Trust; Innovia Foundation also received a $17,000 grant. All three grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan L. Kubiak as vice president/treasurer, J. Ted Diehl as secretary, Julie R. Meyer as president, and Andrew K. Meyer and Mark S. Kubiak as directors.
Equinox Foundation Inc is led by Julie R. Meyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie R. Meyer
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark S. Kubiak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew K. Meyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Ted Diehl
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Kubiak
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Meyer (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Equinox Foundation Inc
How much does Equinox Foundation Inc give each year?
Equinox Foundation Inc gave $671K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 14 grants.
What is Equinox Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Equinox Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $240,000, and its average grant was $223,518, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Equinox Foundation Inc give grants?
Equinox Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does Equinox Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Equinox Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Equinox Foundation Inc?
Equinox Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $694K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Equinox Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Equinox Foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a community foundation and a land trust. Innovia Foundation describes its mission as benefiting communities in its region by addressing regional problems, helping people in need, and responding to opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Equinox Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Equinox Foundation Inc's EIN?
Equinox Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3751438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Equinox Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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