LPM Endowment Foundation
To provide long-term financial support to the lynden pioneer museum through the accumulation, investment and management of funds in order to encourage the preservation and display of the cultures of our community's history.
LPM Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: LPM Endowment Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,712
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,712
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,712
- Total assets
- $2,228,403
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LPM Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lynden Heritage Foundation ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How LPM Endowment Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $42K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynden Heritage Foundation Lynden, WA | To provide long-term financial support to the lynden pioneer museum through the accumulation, investment and management of funds in order to encourage the preservation and display of the cultures of our community's history. | $31,712 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,228,403 | $89,410 | $38,047 | $31,712 | 1 | $61,923 |
| 2023 | $2,055,491 | $66,499 | $44,436 | $35,947 | 1 | $52,523 |
| 2022 | $1,822,798 | $94,107 | $49,120 | $41,521 | 1 | $42,296 |
| 2021 | $2,176,358 | $79,957 | $45,426 | $37,126 | 1 | $36,219 |
| 2020 | $1,986,962 | $333,436 | $45,769 | $30,642 | 1 | $31,561 |
| 2019 | $1,500,731 | $71,960 | $35,029 | $24,971 | 1 | $33,121 |
About LPM Endowment Foundation
Based on IRS filings
LPM Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lynden, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LPM Endowment Foundation is led by Gordon Plotts, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Plotts
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gillies
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Lewis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Thiesen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Reiderich
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Perry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Symonds
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Compton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Eddy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kirby
Vice Chair
Director → Director & Vice Chair at, 2022
Director & Vice Chair at → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brandy Vandekop (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jenny Weeks (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Decima (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Troy Luginbill (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 LPM Endowment Foundation
How much does LPM Endowment Foundation give each year?
LPM Endowment Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is LPM Endowment Foundation?
LPM Endowment Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $89K.
What is LPM Endowment Foundation?
LPM Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lynden, WA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does LPM Endowment Foundation operate?
LPM Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is LPM Endowment Foundation's EIN?
LPM Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2051603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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