POWERED BY A NETWORK OF CREDIT UNIONS, WE ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HARNESS AND DELIVER RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OPERATING IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON AND WYOMING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
-40.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$316K
-22.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-13.7% YoY
About Gowest Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gowest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SEATAC, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $316K. Net investment income was $317K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,792,086 | $19,930,289 | $8,102,504 |
| Revenue | $13,475,445 | $2,178,444 | $1,250,244 |
| Expenses | $12,923,841 | $1,564,516 | $906,456 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $317,288 | $453,885 | $159,974 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Urban League ($136,000), Clarity Credit Union ($45,000), Maps Community Foundation ($37,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CLARITY CREDIT UNION NAMPA, ID | RURAL ACCESS PROGRAM | $45,000 |
| LEAP CHARITIES BOISE, ID | WORKFORCE HOUSING PLAN GRANT | $20,000 |
| MAPS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SALEM, OR | WILDFIRE RELIEF | $37,500 |
| MID OREGON FCU BEND, OR | WORKFORCE HOUSING PLAN GRANT | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | CU AID SUPPORT - HURRICANE HELENE | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| URBAN LEAGUE PORTLAND, OR | URBAN LEAGUE 4 YEAR INITIATIVE | $136,000 |
| VANTAGE WEST TUCSON, AZ | WORKFORCE HOUSING PLAN GRANT | $20,000 |
| WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT UNIONS MADISON, WI | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE PELHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY SCHRADER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NORA CARPENTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE NEMEC | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TODD PEARSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TYLER VALENTINE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NING DUONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY ELLIFRITZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALI MIGAKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARICK WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TRACIE WILCOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TROY STANG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gowest Foundation?
Gowest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SEATAC, WA. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gowest Foundation?
As of 2024, Gowest Foundation holds $11.8M in total assets with $13.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $316K in 2024.
Where does Gowest Foundation operate?
Gowest Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Gowest Foundation award?
In 2024, Gowest Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $316K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gowest Foundation's EIN?
Gowest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1649328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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