Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation is a private foundation, based in Renton, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $126K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $6K.
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation at a glance
In short: Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,500
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,357
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $125,525
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Methodist Church ($3K). Together the top 6 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $7K (2023) to $11K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Church Orting, WA | Church Building Fund | $2,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | Schshp for ZOE Sorensen | $1,000 |
| California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | Schshp for Gannon Green | $1,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | Schshp for Sandia Ling | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Schshp for Hadley Benjamin | $1,000 |
| North Greenville University Greer, SC | Schshp for Heveh Sullenger | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,525 | $27,818 | $10,721 | $9,500 | 7 | $9,500 | $5,999 | $6,082 |
| 2023 | $130,805 | $9,955 | $11,717 | $6,500 | 5 | $10,500 | $346 | $6,918 |
| 2022 | $136,384 | $11,397 | $11,694 | $10,500 | 8 | $10,500 | $10,406 | $7,250 |
| 2021 | $136,681 | $7,899 | $9,847 | $7,500 | 6 | $9,792 | $6,607 | $1,978 |
| 2020 | $138,629 | $10,920 | $8,750 | $7,500 | 6 | — | $9,670 | $7,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation is led by Daniel Potoshnik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Potoshnik
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Hess
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marty Hilton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray B. Craig III
116th Ave Ct E
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Schultz (2020–2023) — Second Vice President
- Former: Shirley Rhengren (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Skip Craig III (2020–2023) — Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation
How much does Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation give each year?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's typical grant size?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation give grants?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and Arkansas (11%).
Does Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's largest grantees?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Methodist Church ($2,500), Eastern Washington University ($1,000) and California Lutheran University ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's EIN?
Lowell L Vanscoyoc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1586880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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