Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Grays Harbor Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation based in Hoquiam, Washington. Established in 1994, the foundation serves as a philanthropic intermediary enabling donors to make charitable gifts for the benefit of Grays Harbor County. The foundation manages permanent and temporary endowments, provides donor-advised funds, and administers grants and scholarships to local nonprofits, school districts, and students.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$106.8M
+26.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+14.1% YoY
Grant Count
78
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-3.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the quality of life in all communities throughout Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Vision: To be the leading source directing charitable support to meet current and future community needs.
The foundation's core business is helping people, families, groups, and businesses accomplish their charitable goals through tax-deductible donations. Primary funding areas include:
- Education (all ages)
- Health and wellness
- Arts and culture
- Basic needs
- Human services
- Community development
Grantmaking
The foundation operates multiple annual grant cycles and scholarship programs:
Review Cycle
and scholarship programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grays Harbor County, Washington. The foundation supports organizations in all communities throughout the county and has supported organizations in 12 out of 13 communities in Grays Harbor.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $106,779,070
- Total revenues: $31,899,742
- Total expenses: $4,582,970
- Total giving: $3,914,486
- Number of employees: 4
Historical context: Since 1994, Grays Harbor Community Foundation has invested over $30 million into Grays Harbor nonprofits and students pursuing higher education. The foundation reached over $100 million in assets as of its 30th anniversary in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $106,779,070 | $84,355,567 | $75,486,640 |
| Revenue | $31,899,742 | $1,560,760 | $6,725,793 |
| Expenses | $4,582,970 | $3,997,045 | $3,907,326 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,978,378 | $596,184 | $3,071,411 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Grays Harbor Community Foundation
After School Grants
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Building Grants
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$5,000 - $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Early Learning Grants
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$5,000 - $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eric Potts – Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WES PETERSON | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN SKOLROOD | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE DONOVAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MIKE STONEY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BILL STEWART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR DONALD ARIMA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MOLLY BOLD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR ED BREWSTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID BURNETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDITH DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN GREEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIM MARTIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TOM QUIGG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE SAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK STENSAGER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICH VROMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARYANN WELCH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TODD LINDLEY | EMERITUS MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| STAN PINNICK | EMERITUS MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| RANDY RUST | EMERITUS MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| ERIC POTTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $158,105 |
| JESSICA HOOVER | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $105,077 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grant awards including:
Community Foundation awards $30K to Driftwood Players$509,000 in grants to 24 organizations
Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations | The Daily$303,000 in grants across multiple organizations
Community Foundation awards $509K in grants to 24 organizations | The Daily$26,000 through the Small Grants Program
Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards $26,000 through Small Grants ProgramThe 2026 scholarship application cycle has closed as of the most recent update.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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