Partners for Schools International
Strengthening communities through mentoring, one relationship at a time.
Partners for Schools International at a glance
In short: Partners for Schools International gave $212K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,633
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,908
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,500
- Total assets
- $301,561
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Partners for Schools International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lynden School District ($125K). Together the top 4 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Partners for Schools International gives
- Giving grew 26% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2022) to $212K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynden School District Lynden, WA | Fund Mentor Coordinators | $125,000 |
| Ferndale School District Ferndale, WA | Fund Mentor Coordinator | $49,000 |
| Nooksack School District Everson, WA | Fund Mentor Coordinator | $28,000 |
| Lynden Christian School Lynden, WA | Fund Mentor Coordinator | $9,633 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,561 | $382,460 | $295,859 | $211,633 | 4 |
| 2023 | $214,960 | $280,031 | $259,265 | $191,544 | 4 |
| 2022 | $194,194 | $261,315 | $201,225 | $141,163 | 2 |
| 2021 | $134,104 | $242,927 | $203,966 | $167,731 | 4 |
About Partners for Schools International
Based on IRS filings
Partners for Schools International is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lynden, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $212K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Partners for Schools International is led by Denny McHarness, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denny McHarness
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Matthews
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy McHarness
Co-Treasurer
Officer → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Fields
Co-Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Vanberkum
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jacob Anderson (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Steven Dahl (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis McHarness (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Partners for Schools International
How much does Partners for Schools International give each year?
Partners for Schools International gave $212K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $192K across 4 grants.
What is Partners for Schools International's typical grant size?
Partners for Schools International's median grant in 2024 was $38,500, and its average grant was $52,908, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Partners for Schools International give grants?
Partners for Schools International gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynden, WA (2 grants).
Does Partners for Schools International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Partners for Schools International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Mentor Coordinator" (3 grants).
How large is Partners for Schools International?
Partners for Schools International reported $302K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What is Partners for Schools International?
Partners for Schools International is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lynden, WA. It holds $302K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Partners for Schools International's EIN?
Partners for Schools International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3867910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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