George Washington Foundation
The George Washington Foundation is a private foundation based in Yakima, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $61,858, with listed grant purposes identifying scholarships at colleges and universities.
George Washington Foundation at a glance
In short: George Washington Foundation gave $62K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,858
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -24.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,812
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $1,272,590
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Washington Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4001 Summitview Ave Ste 5 57, Yakima, WA 98908
Phone: (509) 930-6520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Washington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington State University ($14K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The remaining reported shares went to Montana (4%), Arizona (3%), Nebraska (3%), and Ohio (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George Washington Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $63K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $14,175 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $6,300 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA | Scholarships | $5,250 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | Scholarships | $3,850 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Scholarships | $3,150 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA | Scholarships | $3,150 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $3,150 |
| Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA | Scholarships | $2,358 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $5,250 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Scholarships | $2,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,272,590 | $75,819 | $73,463 | $61,858 | 22 | $69,135 | $72,144 | $350 |
| 2024 | $1,188,209 | $52,778 | $76,833 | $63,200 | 29 | $76,099 | $52,778 | $55,989 |
| 2023 | $1,154,284 | $52,643 | $74,003 | $58,625 | 28 | $73,271 | $52,643 | $55,585 |
| 2022 | $1,159,204 | $59,646 | $69,779 | $54,688 | 22 | $68,958 | $59,046 | $61,237 |
| 2021 | $1,289,819 | $36,878 | $77,514 | $62,996 | 20 | — | $36,878 | $59,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Washington Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information identifies scholarships as the purpose of the foundation’s largest 2025 awards, which went to colleges and universities. Examples among its recipients include Whitworth University, which describes its mission as providing “an education of mind and heart” through intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars; Heritage University, which says it works to overcome barriers to higher education through student-centered education; and Seattle Pacific University, which describes itself as a Christian university.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $61,858 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $525 to $14,175, with a median of $2,100. The largest awards included $14,175 to Washington State University, $6,300 to the University of Washington, $5,250 to Wenatchee Valley College, and $3,850 to Eastern Washington University; each was listed for scholarships. Other scholarship recipients included Eastern Washington University, Central Washington University, Columbia Basin College, Whitworth University, and Perry Technical Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Wells as president; John Norling as vice preside; Ellery Kabina as treasurer; Michael Helseth as secretary; and Carl Geho, David Geho, Dennis Galland, and David Douglas as trustees.
George Washington Foundation is led by Brian Wells, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Wells
President
V-Pres → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Carl S Geho
Trustee
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
Treasurer & Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dennis Galland
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Geho
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Douglas
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
John Norling
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ellery Kabina
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Helseth
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: James R. Sharples (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dale Spurlock (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Geho (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Craig Childress (2021) — Trustee
- Former: John V Staffan (2021) — President
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 George Washington Foundation
How much does George Washington Foundation give each year?
George Washington Foundation gave $62K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 29 grants.
What is George Washington Foundation's typical grant size?
George Washington Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,812, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Washington Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does George Washington Foundation give grants?
George Washington Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Spokane, WA (2 grants).
Does George Washington Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on George Washington Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (22 grants).
Who are George Washington Foundation's largest grantees?
George Washington Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Washington State University ($14,175), University of Washington ($6,300) and Wenatchee Valley College ($5,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($5,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Washington Foundation?
George Washington Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $350 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George Washington Foundation fund?
The available grant information identifies scholarships as the purpose of the foundation’s largest 2025 awards, which went to colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Washington Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 George Washington Foundation's EIN?
George Washington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6024141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does George Washington 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). George Washington Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/george-washington-foundation-morg_29779f1c0eac4c96a0f79573938e7ddf
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