Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers
The Corporation is formed exclusively to receive contributions and pay them over to organizations that are described in section 501c3. Typically sponsoring an an annual fundraiser with the profits designated for four local Arts organizations: Mid-Columbia Ballet Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Mid-Columbia Musical Theater and the Mid-Columbia Symphony. The fundraiser for the 2021-2022 Fiscal year did not occur.
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers at a glance
In short: Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers gave $136K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,500
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,875
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,875
- Total assets
- $25,320
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mid-Columbia Ballet ($34K). Together the top 4 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $154K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Columbia Ballet Richland, WA | MCAF Distribution 2025 | $33,875 |
| Mid-Columbia Mastersingers Richland, WA | MCAF Distribution 2025 | $33,875 |
| Mid-Columbia Musical Theater Richland, WA | MCAF Distribution 2025 | $33,875 |
| Mid-Columbia Symphony Richland, WA | MCAF Distribution 2025 | $33,875 |
Ready to take the next step with Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,320 | $137,769 | $136,547 | $135,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $24,098 | $159,939 | $159,016 | $154,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $23,175 | $123,884 | $108,851 | $100,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $8,142 | $3,000 | $7,062 | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,204 | $89,566 | $92,014 | $80,000 | 4 |
About Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers
Based on IRS filings
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Richland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $136K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers is led by Emilia Keener, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emilia Keener
President
At Large → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie White
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Townsend
At Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Dunn
At Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarissa Fraley
At Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zackery Shaff
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Thomas Wells (2021–2024) — At Large
- Former: Jonathan Dickey (2024) — President
- Former: Boyce Burdick (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joel Rogo (2021–2023) — At Large
- Former: Kerry Lorenzo (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers
How much does Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers give each year?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers gave $136K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 4 grants.
What is Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's typical grant size?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's median grant in 2025 was $33,875, and its average grant was $33,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers give grants?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richland, WA (4 grants).
Does Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "MCAF Distribution 2025" (4 grants).
How large is Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
What is Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Richland, WA. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's EIN?
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2713934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Washington
Artsfund
Seattle, WA
ArtsFund supports Washington arts and cultural organizations, primarily through unrestricted operating grants, with some project and capital support. Its 2025 itemized grants ranged from $5,934 to $860,000, with a median of $17,500; the Annual Allocations program is invitation-only, and the profile does not state whether other programs accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$9.6M
Grants
434
Total Given
$10.8M
3 Rivers Community Foundation
Kennewick, WA
3 Rivers Community Foundation funds programs and projects in areas such as housing, mental health, food security, arts, and animal welfare for nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties, Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications through an annual grant cycle for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Assets
$11.3M
Grants
43
Total Given
$461K
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
1,747
Total Given
$242.7M
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities
Richland, WA
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities supports programs that empower women and children and strengthen families, as well as post-secondary scholarships, in the Benton-Franklin/Tri-Cities area of Washington. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,353 to $15,000, with a median of $12,500. It reviews grant applications and asks potential grantees to present to its board.
Assets
$481K
Grants
16
Total Given
$195K
Seattle Foundation
Seattle, WA
Seattle Foundation supports community-led solutions, racial and economic equity, policy and systems change, and a broad range of community needs through donor-recommended and foundation-directed grants. Its 2024 median grant was $6,000, and its giving primarily serves Greater Seattle and Washington, with some grants made nationally and internationally.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
5,379
Total Given
$177.9M
Gates Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Gates Foundation funds work to reduce disease and poverty, improve health and gender equality in lower-income countries, and support education and economic mobility in the United States, especially Washington State; it works in more than 140 countries. Its 2024 grants had a median of $500,000, with awards ranging from $1 to $350.5 million. It generally does not accept unsolicited proposals, but periodically offers opportunities through published requests for proposals.
Assets
$78.7B
Grants
4,974
Total Given
$6.3B
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Mid-Columbia Arts Fundraisers down — hundreds of funders to go?