Myrtle and John Gossett
Myrtle and John Gossett is a private foundation, based in Joyce, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $78K.
Myrtle and John Gossett at a glance
In short: Myrtle and John Gossett gave $47K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $47,000
- +49.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,750
- -25.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $1,372,450
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Myrtle and John Gossett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Peninsula College ($25K). Together the top 4 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Myrtle and John Gossett gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+20%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2025) to $65K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Joyce Museum Port Angeles, WA | Activity Support | $10,000 |
| Joyce Community Education Joyce, WA | Education Support | $7,000 |
| Crescent Coop Preschool Joyce, WA | Education Support | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,372,450 | $77,626 | $47,806 | $47,000 | 4 | $47,806 | $77,626 | $63,853 |
| 2025 | $1,299,582 | — | $52,588 | $31,500 | 2 | $41,500 | $59,132 | $60,741 |
| 2023 | $1,214,668 | $110,451 | $44,154 | $39,284 | 7 | $39,284 | $110,451 | — |
| 2022 | $1,193,377 | $165,675 | $83,275 | $65,020 | 5 | $83,275 | $147,420 | — |
| 2021 | $1,479,741 | $72,244 | $70,909 | $58,636 | 4 | — | $59,971 | $66,442 |
| 2020 | $1,247,622 | $58,866 | $54,912 | $47,285 | 3 | — | $51,239 | $60,036 |
| 2019 | $1,279,950 | $85,842 | $64,008 | $51,500 | 1 | — | $75,890 | $61,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myrtle and John Gossett reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myrtle and John Gossett is led by Kathy Hamilton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathy Hamilton
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles McClain
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mary Pfaff Pierce (2022) — President
- Former: Ray Divacky (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Myrtle and John Gossett
How much does Myrtle and John Gossett give each year?
Myrtle and John Gossett gave $47K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
What is Myrtle and John Gossett's typical grant size?
Myrtle and John Gossett's median grant in 2026 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,750, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myrtle and John Gossett give grants?
Myrtle and John Gossett gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Angeles, WA (2 grants) and Joyce, WA (2 grants).
Does Myrtle and John Gossett give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Myrtle and John Gossett's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Myrtle and John Gossett?
Myrtle and John Gossett reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Myrtle and John Gossett's EIN?
Myrtle and John Gossett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1841995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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