ISLAND THRIFT IS A NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING WHIDBEY ISLANDERS THRIVE. THROUGH OUR EFFECIENTLY RUN THRIFT STORE WE OFFER AN AFFORDABLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, A CONVENIENT WAY TO DONATE GENTLY USED ITEMS, AND A GENROUS COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$188K
-17.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
-53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+76.4% YoY
About Island Thrift
Based on IRS filings
Island Thrift is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in OAK HARBOR, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,718,456 | $1,510,978 | $1,313,693 |
| Revenue | $1,326,074 | $1,344,489 | $1,370,857 |
| Expenses | $1,129,259 | $1,158,744 | $1,055,653 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,520 | $22,622 | $1,826 |
| 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
98 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Island Thrift
Island Thrift Community Grants - Full Grant Application
ISLAND THRIFT
Amount
$5,001+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Island Thrift Community Grants - Simple Grant Application
ISLAND THRIFT
Amount
$100 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Island Thrift Jo Balda Scholarship
ISLAND THRIFT
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pby Memorial Foundation ($30,000), Oak Harbor Music Fesival ($20,500), Boys and Girls Club of Oak Harbor ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OAK HARBOR, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE YOUTH PEER MENTORING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN ISLAND COUNTY WA | $7,500 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF OAK HARBOR OAK HARBOR, WA | MATCHING GRANT EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE BIDS FOR KIDS DINNER AUCTION 2024 TO RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES IN OAK HARBOR WA | $20,000 |
| ISLAND SENIOR RESOURCES LANGLEY, WA | MACHING GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT SUPPORTING MEALS ON WHEELS PREPARED MEALS FOR SENIOR AGED PEOPLE ON WHIDBEY ISLAND WA | $20,000 |
| MOTHER MENTORS LANGLEY, WA | SINGLE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT PARENTS INCLUDING IN HOME MENTORING, PLAYSCAPE PANTRY, AND PARENT SUPPORT CIRCLES IN OAK HARBOR WA | $5,000 |
| NW HELP HOUSE OAK HARBOR, WA | MULTI-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT TO PURCHASE NUTRISIOUS FOOD FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE ON NORTH WHIDBEY ISLAND WA | $6,000 |
| OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESIVAL OAK HARBOR, WA | MATCHING GRANT EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL TO PROVIDE A FREE COMMUNITY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN OAK HARBOR WA | $20,500 |
| OAK HARBOR SENIOR CENTER OAK HARBOR, WA | MULTI-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT TO PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAMMING AND A SENIOR CENTER FOR SINIOR AGE PEOPLE IN OAK HARBOR WA | $14,400 |
| PBY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION OAK HARBOR, WA | CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GRANT FOR A NEW MUSEUM BUILDING FOR THE NAVAL AIR MUSEUM IN OAK HARBOR WA AS WELL AS A MATCHING GRANT EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE PBY CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT 2024 TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST NAVEL AIR MUSEUM IN OAK HARBOR WA | $30,000 |
| READINESS TO LEARN LANGLEY, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING FOR LOW INCOME AT-RISK AND STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WITHIN THE SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISRICT. | $5,000 |
| SPIN CAFE OAK HARBOR, WA | SINGLE YEAR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT FOR PROVIDING HOT MEALS TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN OAK HARBOR WA | $9,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEX PFEIFFER | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PEG SHANNON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GARY BERNER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JIM KOTSCHWAR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOE MOSOLINO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BETH MUNNS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JIM SLOWIK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KEN EELKEMA | BOARD MEMBER | 6 | — |
| KYLE RENNINGER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JIM PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LYN BANKOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAN HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RENEE HANKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIE GAMMACHE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Island Thrift?
Island Thrift is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in OAK HARBOR, WA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Island Thrift?
As of 2024, Island Thrift holds $1.7M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $188K in 2024.
Where does Island Thrift operate?
Island Thrift has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Island Thrift award?
In 2024, Island Thrift awarded 14 grants totaling $188K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Island Thrift's EIN?
Island Thrift's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0996800. 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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