Methow Valley Citizens Council
The mission of the Methow Valley Citizens Council is to raise a strong community voice for the protection of the Methow Valleys natural environment and rural character.
Methow Valley Citizens Council at a glance
In short: Methow Valley Citizens Council gave $40K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,000
- +700.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- Average grant
- $13,333
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $411,947
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Methow Valley Citizens Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Winthrop Rink Association ($30K). Together the top 3 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $40K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Rink Association Winthrop, WA | Lighting | $30,000 |
| Klamathsiskiyou Wildlands Center Ashland, OR | NW Forest Plan | $5,000 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy Vancouver, WA | NW Forest Plan | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $411,947 | $607,555 | $570,487 | $40,000 | 3 | $2,763 |
| 2025 | $381,421 | $725,795 | $673,862 | $5,000 | Total only | $3,608 |
| 2024 | $341,219 | $493,024 | $529,528 | — | — | $8,050 |
| 2023 | $380,760 | $137,813 | $165,900 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $409,692 | $582,604 | $695,361 | $20,000 | Total only | $633 |
| 2021 | $530,824 | $581,765 | $480,601 | $30,000 | 2 | $87 |
| 2020 | $437,407 | $414,947 | $380,562 | $13,200 | 2 | $2,621 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Methow Valley Citizens Council
Based on IRS filings
Methow Valley Citizens Council is a public charity, based in Twisp, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Methow Valley Citizens Council is led by Jasmine Minbashian, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jasmine Minbashian
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $75K (2026)
Mary Yglesia
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$51K (2026)
Tom Jones
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Easton Branam
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sirois
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
DOUG MARCONI Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marit Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mira Hirsch
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murray Taylor
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hennings
Vice Chair
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiana Sam
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Julie Palm (2020–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Melanie Rowland (2020–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Bauer (2020–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexa Whipple (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Hillary Ketcham (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Leki Albright (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Maggie Coon (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Olson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Coon (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Steve Kern (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Stella Gitchos (2021) — Board Member
- Former: DeeAnn Kirkpatrick (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lena Nelson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $75K, to Jasmine Minbashian (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Until 1025). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Methow Valley Citizens Council
How much does Methow Valley Citizens Council give each year?
Methow Valley Citizens Council gave $40K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid.
What is Methow Valley Citizens Council's typical grant size?
Methow Valley Citizens Council's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Methow Valley Citizens Council give grants?
Methow Valley Citizens Council gives mostly in Washington: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (13%).
Does Methow Valley Citizens Council give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Methow Valley Citizens Council's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Methow Valley Citizens Council?
Methow Valley Citizens Council reported $412K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $608K.
What is Methow Valley Citizens Council's EIN?
Methow Valley Citizens Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1061350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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