Leslie V & Stella Raymond
The Leslie V. & Stella J. Raymond Foundation is a private foundation based in Raymond, Washington. It supports community organizations, events, schools, educational programs, and scholarships, with its website describing a longstanding purpose of benefiting the Raymond community.
Leslie V & Stella Raymond at a glance
In short: Leslie V & Stella Raymond gave $166K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,164
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,745
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,589,035
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leslie V & Stella Raymond
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a written request as the required material. Its website says community-grant applicants can request an application form; school-district grants and senior scholarships are coordinated through the district office and high school staff, respectively. Community-grant awards must be used for the proposed project, and unused funds must be returned.
- Review Cycle
- The website says community-grant applications are due December 31 each year, with awards made in January. School-district grants follow a separate July–June schedule.
- Deadline
- The website says community-grant applications are due December 31 each year, with awards made in January.
- Contact
Application contact: Lv Raymond Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 423, Raymond, WA 98577
Phone: (360) 580-3959
Website: https://lvraymond.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leslie V & Stella Raymond funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Raymond School District ($57K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 82 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies its award restrictions as benefiting youth, public charities, and community services located within the City of Raymond, Washington. In the 2024 grant data, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington; the remaining shares were Michigan (2%), Oregon (1%), Utah (1%), and Arizona (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leslie V & Stella Raymond open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2022) to $203K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond School District Raymond, WA | Educational Development Programs | $57,490 |
| Various Public Organizations Raymond, WA | Community & Educational Development Programs | $53,700 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Educational Scholarships | $13,500 |
| Various Youth Activities Raymond, WA | Community & Educational Development Programs | $9,624 |
| Various Churches Raymond, WA | Community Development Programs | $6,600 |
| Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA | Educational Scholarships | $6,250 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | Educational Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | Educational Scholarships | $2,500 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Educational Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Educational Scholarships | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,589,035 | $117,536 | $210,447 | $166,164 | 19 | $210,447 | $76,242 |
| 2023 | $2,683,727 | $286,738 | $246,261 | $202,859 | 19 | $246,261 | $248,002 |
| 2022 | $2,645,310 | $147,252 | $180,675 | $125,683 | 15 | $180,675 | $91,536 |
| 2021 | $2,680,010 | $303,172 | $209,356 | $158,844 | 15 | $209,356 | $254,721 |
| 2020 | $2,588,756 | $178,770 | $211,170 | $181,944 | 14 | — | $153,350 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says Leslie and Stella Raymond established a trust for local organizations, events, and schools, and describes its continued mission as supporting the community. The foundation reports funding scholarships and educational programs, as well as community development services.
Its grants include support for schools, colleges, youth activities, churches, and public organizations. For example, Cornerstone University describes its own mission as empowering people to serve as influencers for Christ through a student-focused learning community. Willamette University describes its own mission as connecting liberal education to professional practice and preparing graduates for lives of achievement, contribution, and meaning.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $166,164. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $57,490, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest awards included $57,490 to Raymond School District for educational development programs; $53,700 to various public organizations in Raymond for community and educational development programs; $13,500 to Central Washington University for educational scholarships; and $9,624 to various youth activities in Raymond for community and educational development programs.
The foundation’s website describes community grants as annual, non-recurring awards for specific needs, such as equipment purchases or events. It says Raymond School District grants are coordinated through the district office and awarded for the upcoming school year. Raymond High School senior scholarships are coordinated through high school staff and awarded at graduation. The website says alumni scholarships were discontinued starting in 2025, with a replacement program in development.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Nevitt as president, Sue Bale as vice president, and Ian Farrell as secretary/treasurer. It lists Christine Phimmasone, Zoe Sowa, Luke Probasco, and Jim Olson as directors.
Leslie V & Stella Raymond is led by Jeffrey Nevitt, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Nevitt
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Olson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Sowa
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Phimmasone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Probasco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Farrell
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Sue Bale
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Karen Clements (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Ron Brummel (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Richard A Mergens (2020–2021) — V. President
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 $4K, to Ian Farrell (Sec/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Leslie V & Stella Raymond
How much does Leslie V & Stella Raymond give each year?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond gave $166K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 19 grants.
What is Leslie V & Stella Raymond's typical grant size?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,745, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leslie V & Stella Raymond that year got $1K on average.
Where does Leslie V & Stella Raymond give grants?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raymond, WA (4 grants).
Does Leslie V & Stella Raymond give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Leslie V & Stella Raymond's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships" (15 grants).
Who are Leslie V & Stella Raymond's largest grantees?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond's largest 2024 grantees include Raymond School District ($57,490), Central Washington University ($13,500) and Various Youth Activities ($9,624), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie V & Stella Raymond?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $118K.
What does Leslie V & Stella Raymond fund?
The foundation’s website says Leslie and Stella Raymond established a trust for local organizations, events, and schools, and describes its continued mission as supporting the community. The foundation reports funding scholarships and educational programs, as well as community development services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie V & Stella Raymond?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a written request as the required material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leslie V & Stella Raymond's EIN?
Leslie V & Stella Raymond's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6057558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leslie V & Stella Raymond funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leslie-v-and-stella-raymond-morg_01ce7807ae204644b6a8e22ca7e098db
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