Everson Lions Club Foundation
The Everson Lions Club Foundation is a private foundation based in Everson, Washington, formed in 2001. It supports local community service projects, provides scholarships for local students, and funds organizations, including fire safety education initiatives.
Everson Lions Club Foundation at a glance
In short: Everson Lions Club Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,268
- -53.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,944
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,337,462
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Everson Lions Club Foundation
- How to Apply
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For scholarships, prepare and submit the foundation’s scholarship application form. The filing does not state an application process for other requests.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship submissions are due by May 1 each year, according to the 2024 filing. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- Scholarship submissions are due by May 1 each year, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Everson Lions Club Foundation
Mailing address: 3452 Breckenbridge Rd, Everson, WA 98247
Phone: (360) 815-7001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Everson Lions Club Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camp Horizon ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($21,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington. The scholarship eligibility described in the 2024 filing is limited to students from Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker high schools.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Everson Lions Club Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Horizon Blaine, WA | To Provide Support for Camps | $3,000 |
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $21,500 |
| Noosack Elementary School Everson, WA | Support Dictionary Purchases | $768 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,337,462 | $66,986 | $40,880 | $25,268 | 13 | $29,497 | $51,852 |
| 2024 | $1,257,575 | $106,578 | $79,555 | $54,386 | 22 | $57,536 | $45,983 |
| 2023 | $1,198,725 | $45,421 | $48,115 | $31,983 | 13 | $35,008 | $28,763 |
| 2022 | $1,152,947 | $66,613 | $73,889 | $55,828 | 17 | $58,578 | $45,150 |
| 2021 | $1,336,548 | $37,713 | $38,066 | $30,504 | 15 | — | $34,947 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support local community service projects, provide scholarships for local students, and fund organizations including fire safety education initiatives. Its 2024 filing describes direct activities as supporting local community service projects and other exempt or government organizations, and awarding scholarships directly to students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $25,268. Grant amounts ranged from $768 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. Listed recipients included Camp Horizon in Blaine, Washington, which received $3,000 to support camps, and individual recipients who received scholarships. An individual recipient also received $1,500 for a roof donation.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarships, it requires its own application form, and only students from Nooksack Valley and Mount Baker high schools may apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Ramstead as president; Ron Bruland as treasurer; and Gary Almy, Terry Bonkema, Art Edge, and Sue Varner as directors.
Everson Lions Club Foundation is led by Amy Ramstead, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Ramstead
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Almy
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Bonkema
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Edge
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Varner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Ron Bruland
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Eric Oettel (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Larry Mades (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patty Clayton (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Virginia Arnason (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Everson Lions Club Foundation
How much does Everson Lions Club Foundation give each year?
Everson Lions Club Foundation gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 22 grants.
What is Everson Lions Club Foundation's typical grant size?
Everson Lions Club Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,944, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Everson Lions Club Foundation give grants?
Everson Lions Club Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Everson Lions Club Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Everson Lions Club Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Award Scholarship" (10 grants).
How large is Everson Lions Club Foundation?
Everson Lions Club Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $67K.
What does Everson Lions Club Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support local community service projects, provide scholarships for local students, and fund organizations including fire safety education initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Everson Lions Club Foundation?
For scholarships, prepare and submit the foundation’s scholarship application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Everson Lions Club Foundation's EIN?
Everson Lions Club Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2074950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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