Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund
Through principles of "service above self" we stengthen our community by encouranging generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter, paricularly in areas of education, community, vocational and youth.
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund gave $102K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,109
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,018
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,001
- Primary geography
- Washington (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Dollywood Foundation ($33K). Together the top 6 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2024) to $159K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dollywood Foundation Sevierville, TN | Books to Children 0-5 | $33,457 |
| Peninsula NJROTC Gig Harbor, WA | Naval Jrotc Program | $18,963 |
| Great Peninsula Conservancy Bremerton, WA | Landscaping and Escrow | $16,501 |
| Pacific Ballroom Dance Auburn, WA | Dancing Classroom Program | $13,500 |
| Mustard Seed Vaughn, WA | Ada Pathwan | $10,000 |
| Harbor History Museum Gig Harbor, WA | Carpet for Stairs and Stutz Light Pole | $9,688 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $366,613 | $354,870 | $102,109 | 6 | $8,577 |
| 2023 | $372,781 | $230,082 | $264,842 | $159,158 | 9 | $4,727 |
| 2022 | $402,918 | $149,315 | $145,534 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $378,530 | $79,435 | $115,458 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $422,592 | $141,212 | $132,584 | — | — | — |
About Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund is a public charity, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund is led by Robin Callahan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Callahan
President
Vice President → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ryan
President-Nominee
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garreth Schneider
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Pellet
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Watkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Guernsey
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Borgen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Spitzer
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Glein
Secretary
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Paganelli
President - Elect
President - Nominee → President - Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Glein
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Morma Whitaker (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Vanberg (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Brady Buskirk (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee Smith (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Cynthia Kennedy (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Camilla Brocker (2021) — President
- Former: Halleck Hodgins (2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund
How much does Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund give each year?
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund gave $102K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $159K across 9 grants.
What is Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,001, and its average grant was $17,018, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund give grants?
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund gives mostly in Washington: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gig Harbor, WA (2 grants).
Does Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Dollywood Foundation ($33,457), Peninsula NJROTC ($18,963) and Great Peninsula Conservancy ($16,501), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's EIN?
Gig Harbor Rotary Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4482172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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