Evertrust Foundation
Evertrust Foundation is a private foundation based in Everett, Washington. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in areas including education, youth programs, health care, senior services, food assistance, and family support.
Evertrust Foundation at a glance
In short: Evertrust Foundation gave $512K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $511,700
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,793
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,848,569
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Evertrust Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1245, Everett, WA 98206
Phone: (425) 339-1286
Website: https://www.evertrustfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evertrust Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assistance League ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 208 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Washington. The listed grants show support for organizations in Everett and elsewhere in the state, including Lynnwood and Seattle.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Evertrust Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 31 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% 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 $512K (2024) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League Everett, WA | Funding for Operation School Bell | $35,000 |
| Mari's Place Everett, WA | Grant for After School and Summer Programs | $30,000 |
| Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center Everett, WA | Operations Expense and Outreach | $30,000 |
| Domestic Violence Services of Snoh Everett, WA | Basic Operations | $25,000 |
| Everett Public Schools Foundation Everett, WA | Early Learning Program | $25,000 |
| Homage Senior Services Lynnwood, WA | Meals on Wheels Program | $25,000 |
| Project Access Northwest Seattle, WA | Grant for Specialty Medical Care | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington Everett, WA | Grant for March Against Hunger Campaign | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Snohomish County Everett, WA | Homeward House Program | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Everett, WA | Summer Camp Programs | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,848,569 | $790,308 | $723,559 | $511,700 | 40 | $654,366 | $731,372 | $430,432 |
| 2023 | $6,781,982 | $133,517 | $739,114 | $535,700 | 41 | $676,859 | $100,829 | $407,275 |
| 2022 | $7,388,986 | $240,836 | $752,349 | $540,100 | 31 | $677,063 | $167,872 | $431,563 |
| 2021 | $7,898,804 | $1,055,005 | $1,026,732 | $801,320 | 40 | $931,023 | $974,066 | $520,060 |
| 2020 | $7,870,531 | $821,609 | $1,371,515 | $1,169,000 | 56 | — | $752,511 | $483,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Evertrust Foundation reported a distributable amount of $430K 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 the foundation is available in the provided information. Its grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting student success and well-being, providing access to health and behavioral health care, and serving individuals, families, and communities with needs such as food and housing. For example, Everett Public Schools Foundation says it works to ensure students have the programs and resources needed for success and well-being; Project Access Northwest says it connects low-income families with medical, dental, and behavioral health care; and Volunteers of America Western Washington says it serves and empowers individuals, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $511,700. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to Assistance League for Operation School Bell; $30,000 each to Mari’s Place for after-school and summer programs and Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center for operations and outreach; and $25,000 each to Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County for basic operations, Everett Public Schools Foundation for an early learning program, Homage Senior Services for Meals on Wheels, Project Access Northwest for specialty medical care, Volunteers of America Western Washington for its March Against Hunger campaign, and YMCA of Snohomish County for Homeward House.
Other 2024 recipients included Boys and Girls Club ($20,000), Camp Fire of Snohomish County ($20,000), Connect Casino Road ($20,000), Imagine Children’s Museum ($15,000), Compass Health ($10,000), Christmas House ($10,000), and Everett Community College Foundation ($7,200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Kniest as president; Tom Collins and Margaret Bavasi as co-vice-presidents; and Mary B. Sievers as executive director/secretary. Directors listed are Thomas Gaffney, Sarah Duncan, Ross Rettenmier, Bill Rucker, and Amy Allison. Robert W. Bauer is listed as treasurer.
Evertrust Foundation is led by Mary B. Sievers, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary B. Sievers
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Nancy Kniest
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Rucker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Rettenmier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Duncan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gaffney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Allison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Thompson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Bavasi
Co Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Bauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Collins
Co Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathy Atwood (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Larry Hanson (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Mary B Sievers (Executive Director/Secreta).
Frequently asked questions about Evertrust Foundation
How much does Evertrust Foundation give each year?
Evertrust Foundation gave $512K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $536K across 41 grants.
What is Evertrust Foundation's typical grant size?
Evertrust Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,793, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Evertrust Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Evertrust Foundation give grants?
Evertrust Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Everett, WA (36 grants).
Does Evertrust Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Evertrust Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christmas Grant" (6 grants) and "Christmas Gift" (3 grants).
Who are Evertrust Foundation's largest grantees?
Evertrust Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assistance League ($40,000 across 2 grants), Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center ($37,500 across 3 grants) and Domestic Violence Services of Snoh ($30,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Evertrust Foundation?
Evertrust Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $654K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $430K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Evertrust Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evertrust Foundation?
The foundation 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 Evertrust Foundation's EIN?
Evertrust Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1510567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Evertrust Foundation 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Evertrust Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/evertrust-foundation-morg_f1026fbce044451eba3b51a381dc18e5
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