Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation
Protect and preserve the Sammamish Valley in WA State
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation gave $60K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $60K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $60,000
- -48.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -48.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $82,634
- +2514.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Friendsof Sammamish Valley ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $118K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friendsof Sammamish Valley Woodinville, WA | Program assistance | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,634 | $141,854 | $64,458 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $3,161 | $69,617 | $121,099 | $117,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | $54,343 | $138,641 | $96,813 | $91,700 | 1 |
About Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Woodinville, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation is led by Serena S. Glover, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Serena S. Glover
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew Ely
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Tanksley
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine Yoo
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John T. Glover
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation
How much does Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation give each year?
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation gave $60K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $118K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation?
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation reported $83K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation?
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Woodinville, WA. It holds $83K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation operate?
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation's EIN?
Friends of Sammamish Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4295163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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