Gius Foundation
GIUS Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking foundation based in Washington state. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and has been operating since September 1991. The foundation maintains multiple addresses associated with its operations, including locations in Mill Creek and Quincy, Washington.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$455K
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+11.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gius Foundation reported a distributable amount of $405K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking history, GIUS Foundation supports:
- Services for senior citizens
- Social services
- Healthcare institutions
- Roman Catholic churches and Christian agencies
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Human services and food security
The foundation also provides scholarships to graduates of Quincy High School in Washington who meet specified academic criteria and plan to attend two-year community colleges or technical/trade schools within the state.
Grantmaking
Scholarship applicants must be Quincy High School graduates with a GPA of 2.3 or higher and plan to attend a two-year community college or technical/trade school in Washington state. Application deadline: March 15th.
Grant Range
$172 (based on 1,927 total grants in previous year data)
Average Grant
$172 (based on 1,927 total grants in previous year data)
Review Cycle
March 15th.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GIUS Foundation provides grants primarily in Washington state, with particular emphasis on:
- Quincy
- George
- Royal City
The foundation also supports organizations in:
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Ephrata
- Lynnwood
- Moses Lake
- Mountlake Terrace
- Wenatchee
- Yelm
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6,063,281
- Total Revenue: $479,529
- Total Expenses: $530,315
- Net Income: -$50,786
- Total Liabilities: $0
Expense Ratio: 110.6% of total revenue spent on programs (2024)
The foundation's expenses have exceeded revenues in recent years, with the organization drawing on its asset base to support grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,197,565 | $6,063,281 | $6,114,067 |
| Revenue | $622,046 | $479,529 | $370,236 |
| Expenses | $473,147 | $530,315 | $313,335 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $461,952 | $497,404 | $296,163 |
| Net Investment Income | $610,831 | $463,591 | $353,064 |
| Distributable Amount | $405,109 | $373,487 | $383,084 |
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
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Vincent De Paul ($120,000), St Timothy Lutheran Church ($85,000), Columbia Basin Foundation ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL COLUMBIA SENIOR LIVING DBA THE CAMBRIDGE QUINCY, WA | BUILDING MAINTENANCE | $10,000 |
| COLUMBIA BASIN FOUNDATION EPHRATA, WA | TO PROVIDE 2 AG SCHOLARSHIPS | $80,000 |
| GRANT COUNTY ANIMAL OUTREACH MOSES LAKE, WA | ANIMAL SHELTER FOOD AND SUPPLIES | $20,000 |
| PAWS LYNNWOOD, WA | ANIMAL SHELTER FOOD AND SUPPLIES | $10,000 |
| ST TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH EDMONDS, WA | MAINTENANCE | $85,000 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL WENATCHEE, WA | FOOD/SUPPLIES FOR WENATCHEE FOOD BANK | $120,000 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH SAINT MARIES, ID | MAINTENANCE | $10,000 |
| ST PIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH COEUR DALENE, ID | REMODELING FOR ROOF AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE | $80,000 |
| WENATCHEE VALLEY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER WENATCHEE, WA | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| WEST COAST AQUATICS BOTHELL, WA | SUPPLIES | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Douglas Spaulding – Advisory Committee Member (unpaid)
- David Thomsen – Advisory Committee Member (unpaid)
- Leslie A. Gius – Advisory Committee Member (unpaid)
- Marie H. Gius – Trustee (unpaid)
Historical donors include Leslie Ann Gius and Margaret Gius.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS SPAULDING | ADVISORY COMM | 12 | — |
| KEVIN TOMALTY | ADVISORY COMM | 1 | — |
| ROBERT R SIDERIUS JR | ADVISORY COMM | 0.5 | — |
| MARIE H GIUS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation remains actively engaged in grantmaking, with 12 grants awarded in 2024. The organization continues to accept new applicants and maintains an open application process. Recent financial data indicates the foundation is operational and distributing funds to support its identified focus areas across Washington state.
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What does Gius Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking history, GIUS Foundation supports: • Services for senior citizens • Social services • Healthcare institutions • Roman Catholic churches and Christian agencies • Education • Arts and culture • Human services and food security The foundation also provides scholarships to graduates of Quincy High School in Washington who meet specified academic criteria and plan to attend two-year community coll…
How do I apply for a grant from Gius Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $487,830 • Total giving in 2024: $488,000 (approximately) • Number of grants awarded in 2024: 12 • Average grant size: $172 (based on 1,927 total grants in previous year data) **Historical Grant Examples (2007):** • $120,000 to Saint Josephs Catholic School, Wenatchee, WA • $50,000 to Quincy Valley Historical Society and Museum, Quincy, WA • $48,000 to Quincy Valley Hospital Foundation, Quincy, WA • $10,000 to American Red Cross, Longview, WA • $9,000…
Where does Gius Foundation make grants?
GIUS Foundation provides grants primarily in Washington state, with particular emphasis on: • Quincy • George • Royal City The foundation also supports organizations in: • Bothell • Edmonds • Ephrata • Lynnwood • Moses Lake • Mountlake Terrace • Wenatchee • Yelm
What size grants does Gius Foundation award?
In 2024, Gius Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $455K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gius Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gius Foundation reported a distributable amount of $405K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gius Foundation's EIN?
Gius Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1511475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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