Mitch Hecomovich Foundation
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in White Salmon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $379K.
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation at a glance
In short: Mitch Hecomovich Foundation gave $379K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $63K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $379,446
- +249.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $63,241
- -41.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (74% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Mitch Hecomovich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was White Salmon Valley School District ($119K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2021) to $379K (2022). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christy's Art Foundation White Salmon, WA | Art Scholarships | $100,000 |
| White Salmon Valley School District White Salmon, WA | Tractors | $62,000 |
| City of Marble Marble, MN | Ball field | $60,000 |
| W Klickitat Historical Society Bingen, WA | Designatd Use | $60,000 |
| White Salmon Valley School District White Salmon, WA | FFA Support | $57,446 |
| Greenway Public School Coleraine, MN | Athletic support | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $13,380 | $381,539 | $379,446 | 6 | $379,446 | — |
| 2021 | $368,159 | $18,811 | $115,773 | $108,500 | 1 | — | $13,911 |
| 2020 | $418,509 | $18,907 | $7,885 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $411,448 | $6,691 | $10,250 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation is led by Howard Kreps, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Howard Kreps
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Whitson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Lewis
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kreps
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Blades
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Mitch Hecomovich Foundation
How much does Mitch Hecomovich Foundation give each year?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation gave $379K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $109K across 1 grant.
What is Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's typical grant size?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $60,000, and its average grant was $63,241, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mitch Hecomovich Foundation give grants?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (26%).
Does Mitch Hecomovich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's largest grantees?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include White Salmon Valley School District ($119,446 across 2 grants), Christy's Art Foundation ($100,000) and City of Marble ($60,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Mitch Hecomovich Foundation?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in White Salmon, WA.
What is Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's EIN?
Mitch Hecomovich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2085095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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