Northwest Washington Fair Foundation
Financially support agricultural education and the enhancement and preservation of the northwest washington fair.
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation at a glance
In short: Northwest Washington Fair Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,791
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,791
- -71.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,791
- Total assets
- $302,867
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Washington Fair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Washington Fair Association ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Northwest Washington Fair Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Washington Fair Association Lynden, WA | Construction of Agricultural Education Center and Exhibits | $22,791 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $302,867 | $193,329 | $144,171 | $22,791 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $255,709 | $146,420 | $113,925 | $79,079 | 1 | $1 |
| 2022 | $223,214 | $236,539 | $102,068 | $92,915 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $344,800 | $1,193,999 | $1,512,203 | $1,345,505 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $645,028 | $89,723 | $188,765 | $171,611 | 1 | — |
About Northwest Washington Fair Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Lynden, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $303K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is led by Phyllis Kramer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phyllis Kramer
President
Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tj Timmermans
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marinn Young
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Kleindel
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pease
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selena Burgess
Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Buys
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Vanbroklin
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Merle Jenson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Fraser (2022) — Director
- Former: Nate Kleindel (2022) — Director
- Former: Billy Vanzanten (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Will Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Baron (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Christopher Pickering (2020) — Manager
- Former: James Baron (2020) — Manager
- Former: Tresie Wiersma (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Northwest Washington Fair Foundation
How much does Northwest Washington Fair Foundation give each year?
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $79K across 1 grant.
How large is Northwest Washington Fair Foundation?
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation reported $303K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is Northwest Washington Fair Foundation?
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Lynden, WA. It holds $303K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northwest Washington Fair Foundation operate?
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Northwest Washington Fair Foundation's EIN?
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4436512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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