Goosefoot Community Fund
Goosefoot works together with the south whidbey community to create essential solutions. We address community needs, fund local nonprofits, help local businesses grow, preserve great places and connect neighbors.
Goosefoot Community Fund at a glance
In short: Goosefoot Community Fund gave $3.5M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $577K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,463,061
- +3080.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $577,177
- +2020.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $14,880,397
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Goosefoot Community Fund
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goosefoot Community Fund
Who Goosefoot Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Island Roots Housing ($3.3M). Together the top 6 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Goosefoot Community Fund gives
- Giving grew 1783% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Island Roots Housing Langley, WA | Payroll and Other General Support | $3,331,565 |
| Whidbey Community Foundation Coupeville, WA | General Support | $31,496 |
| South Whideby at Home Langley, WA | Genearal Support | $30,000 |
| Whidbey Island Nourishes Langley, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Whidbey Watershed Stewards Langley, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Blackseed Farm Everett, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,880,397 | $2,838,063 | $5,334,620 | $3,463,061 | 6 | — | $31,042 |
| 2023 | $17,038,734 | $3,336,827 | $1,929,590 | $108,885 | 4 | — | $-72,948 |
| 2022 | $15,903,897 | $2,651,046 | $1,710,028 | $110,082 | 4 | — | $4,361 |
| 2021 | $15,049,797 | $1,759,976 | $1,762,002 | $183,891 | 15 | $378,388 | — |
| 2020 | $14,868,747 | $2,174,000 | $1,558,438 | $168,581 | 11 | — | — |
About Goosefoot Community Fund
Based on IRS filings
Goosefoot Community Fund is a public charity, based in Langley, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goosefoot Community Fund is led by Elise Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elise Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Leigh Bloom
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Grubbs
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Candace Jordan
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Singer
Director
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Wiley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Ravetz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dunham
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Wright
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abi Tschetter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Whittington-Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista R. Hughes
Finance Executive
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Betsy Hofius
Secretary
Board Member → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Leloup
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Larsen Gordon
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gentz
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Chris Salomone (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Sandra Whiting (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Clyde Shavers (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Kennedy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rose Hughes (2022–2023) — Finance Director
- Former: Besty Hofius (2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Larsen-Gordon (2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Gentz (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Janice O'Mahony (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Engstrom (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Gappa (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patty Imes (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Elise Miller (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Goosefoot Community Fund
How much does Goosefoot Community Fund give each year?
Goosefoot Community Fund gave $3.5M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $109K across 4 grants.
What is Goosefoot Community Fund's typical grant size?
Goosefoot Community Fund's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $577,177, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Goosefoot Community Fund give grants?
Goosefoot Community Fund gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Langley, WA (4 grants).
Does Goosefoot Community Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Goosefoot Community Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Goosefoot Community Fund's largest grantees?
Goosefoot Community Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Island Roots Housing ($3,331,565), Whidbey Community Foundation ($31,496) and South Whideby at Home ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goosefoot Community Fund?
Goosefoot Community Fund reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Goosefoot Community Fund's EIN?
Goosefoot Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1960139. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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