Friends of Washoe
Friends of Washoe is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ellensburg, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $870K in total assets. In 2024, it made $226K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $56K.
Friends of Washoe at a glance
- Total assets
- $869,938
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $92,518
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $226,455
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $227,002
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $869,938 | $92,518 | $227,002 | $226,455 | $55,907 |
| 2023 | $922,232 | $93,607 | $225,982 | $225,258 | $59,272 |
| 2022 | $1,050,375 | $120,986 | $211,576 | $210,515 | $87,131 |
| 2021 | $1,302,673 | $95,159 | $197,723 | — | $61,847 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Washoe is led by Greg Beach, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Beach
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah H Fouts
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $27K (2024)
Hillary Fouts
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rachel Fouts-Carrico
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Roger S Fouts
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Slothower
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lee Jensvold
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Johnson MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $27K, to Deborah H Fouts (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Washoe
How large is Friends of Washoe?
Friends of Washoe reported $870K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What is Friends of Washoe?
Friends of Washoe is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ellensburg, WA. It holds $870K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Friends of Washoe's EIN?
Friends of Washoe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1164979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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