Milton-freewater Area Foundation
The Milton-Freewater Area Foundation is a private foundation established in 1962 to create a trust for charitable and educational uses in the Milton-Freewater community. The foundation is located in Walla Walla, Washington and serves the Milton-Freewater, Oregon area and its immediate vicinity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$110K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
28
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides support in the following areas:
- Student Scholarships: Scholarships for area high school seniors and students in financial need
- Community Grants: Grants for the enrichment of inhabitants in the Milton-Freewater area
- Educational Support: Individual educational scholarships
- Arts and Cultural Programs: Support for art and cultural initiatives
- Youth Services: Programs benefiting young people
- Health Services: Support for health-related initiatives in the Milton-Freewater area
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications for both community grants and student scholarships. Applications are available for download on the foundation's website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on the Milton-Freewater, Oregon area and its immediate vicinity.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024
- Total Assets: $2,547,744
- Total Revenue: $122,528
- Total Expenses: $147,626
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024)
- Contributions Received: $25,000+
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,547,744 | $2,574,012 | $2,635,110 |
| Revenue | $122,528 | $75,593 | $283,943 |
| Expenses | $147,626 | $142,050 | $184,662 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $118,366 | $116,265 | $150,830 |
| Net Investment Income | $55,177 | $48,423 | $54,975 |
| Distributable Amount | $129,564 | $123,128 | $126,502 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Milton-freewater Area Foundation
Earl & Lela Frazier Scholarship
MILTON-FREEWATER AREA FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
John O. Hendricks Memorial Scholarship Grant
MILTON-FREEWATER AREA FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Joyce & Duane Plyter Academic Scholarship Grant
MILTON-FREEWATER AREA FOUNDATION
Amount
US $500 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Baker Boyer Bank Wealth Management: Trustee
- Laura Whiting: Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER BOYER BANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTEE | 5 | $24,674 |
| LAURA WHITING | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2,800 |
Contact Information
Milton-Freewater Area Foundation PO Box 274 Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 Phone: (509) 386-3449
Mailing Address (Alternative) PO Box 1796 Walla Walla, WA 99362
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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