The Garneau Nicon Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2011 and based in North Bend, Washington. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging and supporting individuals and organizations seeking to improve themselves and enrich the communities they serve. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under Human Services—Multipurpose and Other.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.6M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$696K
+114.6% YoY
Grant Count
59
+25.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+71.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established for the commitment of supporting charitable purposes in the Puget Sound Region of Western Washington. The foundation considers grants for religious, literary, scientific, educational, medical, and artistic purposes, as well as other self-improvement efforts.
The foundation accepts applications from any organization including those with 501(c)(3) designation, as well as from individuals seeking funding for post-graduate work.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects across Washington state, with particular focus on the Greater Puget Sound Area and cities including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $22.1 million
- Annual Revenue: $9.52 million
- Annual Expenses: $1.42 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Expense Ratio: 15.0% of total revenue
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $23.6 million
- Total Giving: $696,485
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,625,879 | $22,128,050 | $14,246,396 |
| Revenue | $3,362,926 | $9,522,528 | $495,757 |
| Expenses | $1,827,083 | $1,424,042 | $442,394 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $891,198 | $624,965 | $112,054 |
| Net Investment Income | $470,160 | $286,302 | $47,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,234,413 | $1,076,402 | $647,343 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Garneau Nicon Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leeanna Shaw – Chairman
- Larry Shaw – President
- Lacey Norman-Starns – Treasurer (highest compensated board member)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEANNA SHAW | CHAIRMAN | 15 | — |
| LARRY SHAW | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ROY SCHIFERL | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| LACEY NORMAN-STARNS | TREASURER | 40 | $25,000 |
| JOYCE SCHIFERL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| CHRIS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NICK AADLAND | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KARLI NORMAN-ALLEMAND | DIRECTOR | 10 | $138,000 |
| BROOK STARNS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CHARLIE KINNUNE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JASON ALLEMAND | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SCOTT NEWTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.garneauniconff.org
- Phone: 206-503-1046
- Address: 249 Main Ave S Ste 107pmb, North Bend, WA 98045-5016
- EIN: 27-5137452
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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