Panhandle Alliance for Education
To promote excellence in education and provide broad-based community support for the Lake Pend Oreille School District. As an independent organization, we will create and sustain an endowment to provide resources in support of effective teaching, learning and school management.
Panhandle Alliance for Education at a glance
In short: Panhandle Alliance for Education gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,788
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,596
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $107,693
- Total assets
- $6,425,690
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Panhandle Alliance for Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lake Pend Oreille School District ($320K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Panhandle Alliance for Education gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2021) to $393K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Pend Oreille School District Sandpoint, ID | Strategic Incentives | $172,095 |
| Lake Pend Oreille School District Sandpoint, ID | Teaacher Grants | $107,693 |
| Lake Pend Oreille School District Sandpoint, ID | Art Grant | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,425,690 | $913,711 | $774,276 | $319,788 | 3 | $28,806 |
| 2024 | $5,738,584 | $864,420 | $685,732 | $221,214 | 3 | $3,706 |
| 2023 | $4,901,369 | $716,806 | $848,129 | $392,650 | 3 | $229 |
| 2022 | $4,964,677 | $808,919 | $692,122 | $227,506 | 2 | $231 |
| 2021 | $5,136,397 | $501,862 | $557,159 | $200,659 | 2 | $184 |
| 2020 | $4,098,130 | $696,396 | $676,020 | $290,902 | 3 | $208 |
About Panhandle Alliance for Education
Based on IRS filings
Panhandle Alliance for Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sandpoint, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Panhandle Alliance for Education's 2025 filing lists 25 officers; none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allison Gilmore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Bowman
Vice Presidentexecutive Committee
Member-At-La → Secretaryexecutive Committee, 2023
Secretaryexecutive Committee → Vice Presidentexecutive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Blanford
Secretaryexecutive Committee
Board Member → Member-At-Largeexecutive Com, 2023
Member-At-Largeexecutive Com → Secretaryexecutive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Groenke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Cvitanich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Reister-Keaton
Board Member
Borad Member → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Prior
Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee
Presidentexecutive Committee → Member-At-Largeexecutive Com, 2024
Member-At-Largeexecutive Com → Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendon Perry
Presidentexecutive Committee
Vice Presidentexecutive Committee → President, 2024
President → Presidentexecutive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Weber-Quinn
Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee
Member-At-La → Member-At-Largeexecutive Com, 2023
Member-At-Largeexecutive Com → Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Gillis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Mire
Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee
Treasurer → Member-At-Largeexecutive Com, 2023
Member-At-Largeexecutive Com → Member-At-Largeexecutive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Staglund
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Read Tuddenham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby McLaughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Albertson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Puckett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Paull
Treasurerexecutive Committee
Board Member → Treasurerexecutive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Vollmer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Bult
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Chasse
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbey Schrage
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Buchanan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clif Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Burnett
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Joe Williams (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stefanie Nostdahl (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Dunn (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Malia Meschko (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Geraldine Lewis (2020–2021) — Past-Preside
- Former: Pierce Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Keough (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Jordan (2020–2021) — Member-At-La
- Former: Erin Roos (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Panhandle Alliance for Education
How much does Panhandle Alliance for Education give each year?
Panhandle Alliance for Education gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $221K across 3 grants.
What is Panhandle Alliance for Education's typical grant size?
Panhandle Alliance for Education's median grant in 2025 was $107,693, and its average grant was $106,596, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Panhandle Alliance for Education give grants?
Panhandle Alliance for Education gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sandpoint, ID (3 grants).
Does Panhandle Alliance for Education give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Panhandle Alliance for Education's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Panhandle Alliance for Education?
Panhandle Alliance for Education reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $914K.
What is Panhandle Alliance for Education?
Panhandle Alliance for Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sandpoint, ID. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Panhandle Alliance for Education's EIN?
Panhandle Alliance for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1416176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Panhandle Alliance for Education funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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