Ocosta Foundation
Ocosta Foundation is based in Aberdeen, Washington, and files as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its filings describe scholarship support for present and former students of the Ocosta School District.
Ocosta Foundation at a glance
In short: Ocosta Foundation gave $16K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,700
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,121
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $475,870
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ocosta Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says scholarships are awarded annually in June and applications are generally due in April. The April deadline described in that filing is in the past; it does not establish a current application deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says scholarships are awarded annually in June and applications are generally due in April.
- Contact
Application contact: Ocosta Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1851, Westport, WA 98595
Phone: (360) 533-1153
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ocosta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 7% to California, 5% to Massachusetts, 5% to Wisconsin, and 4% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ocosta Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $21K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $475,870 | $21,296 | $15,876 | $15,700 | 14 | $15,700 | $16,641 |
| 2024 | $450,569 | $18,598 | $20,166 | $20,775 | 15 | $19,775 | $13,608 |
| 2023 | $430,839 | $20,151 | $13,336 | $13,700 | 10 | $13,200 | $11,166 |
| 2022 | $423,694 | $31,956 | $14,379 | $14,600 | 11 | $14,091 | $9,770 |
| 2021 | $440,647 | $62,542 | $13,727 | $13,600 | 8 | — | $9,182 |
| 2020 | $392,032 | $16,840 | $12,897 | $13,500 | 15 | — | $10,330 |
| 2019 | $390,446 | $19,904 | $14,477 | $14,000 | 17 | — | $11,159 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings describe college scholarships as its charitable activity. In its 2024 filing, it reported paying scholarships to 14 students. Scholarship awards are open to present and former students of the Ocosta School District.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $15,700. The grants ranged from $500 to $2,800, with a median of $1,000. The listed grants were college scholarships to individual recipients.
The largest listed awards were $2,800, $2,000, and $1,700, each to an individual recipient in Washington, and $1,100 to an individual recipient in California. Other listed awards ranged from $700 to $1,000 for individual recipients in Washington, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin.
The 2024 filing says applicants must complete an application and that an independent committee makes awards based on academic record, community service, and/or financial need. It directs interested students to contact the foundation for a current scholarship application form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A Barene as treasurer; Debbie Carter-Bowhay as president; Robert P Quinby as vice president; Heather Sweet as secretary; and Carol Saul, Brian Saul, Lesley Hatton, and Margaret Carthum as directors.
Ocosta Foundation is led by Debbie Carter-Bowhay, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debbie Carter-Bowhay
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carol Saul
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Saul
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lesley Hatton
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Margaret Carthum
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robert A. Barene
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert P. Quinby
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Heather Sweet
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Francie Hindman (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Lois Waara (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Philip D. Leavenworth (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Teri Hulbert (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kurt Hilyard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Zach Alton (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ocosta Foundation
How much does Ocosta Foundation give each year?
Ocosta Foundation gave $16K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 15 grants.
What is Ocosta Foundation's typical grant size?
Ocosta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,121, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ocosta Foundation give grants?
Ocosta Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Massachusetts (5%).
Does Ocosta Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ocosta Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (14 grants).
How large is Ocosta Foundation?
Ocosta Foundation reported $476K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What does Ocosta Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings describe college scholarships as its charitable activity. In its 2024 filing, it reported paying scholarships to 14 students. Scholarship awards are open to present and former students of the Ocosta School District. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ocosta Foundation?
Ocosta Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ocosta Foundation's EIN?
Ocosta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1294336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 August 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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