Peakcu Foundation
Peakcu Foundation is a private foundation based in Olympia, Washington. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and programs involving education, scholarships, food assistance, libraries, and community initiatives.
Peakcu Foundation at a glance
In short: Peakcu Foundation gave $393K across 92 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,567
- +48.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 92
- +70.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,267
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $772,915
- +19.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (49 of 89, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peakcu Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that grants are given to schools, which distribute funds to teachers. Teachers apply or request funds, and the foundation’s board reviews and approves requests. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Kresl
Mailing address: 4501 Intelco Loop Se, Lacey, WA 98503
Phone: (360) 923-4595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peakcu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Onward Eugene ($100K). Together the top 10 received $252K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 228 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 41% to recipients in Washington. The filing also reports shares of 1% each for Idaho, Utah, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peakcu Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 49 of 89 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $600 repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 223% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2022) to $393K (2025). In 2025 it made 92 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onward Eugene Eugene, OR | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Eugene Public Library Foundation Eugene, OR | Library Programs/Initiatives | $50,000 |
| All Kids Win Lacey, WA | Grocery Gift Cards-Holiday Break | $20,000 |
| Beaverton Education Foundation Beaverton, OR | Feed the Body, Feed the Brain Program | $20,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| 4 the Love Foundation East Olympia, WA | Support Programs for Underserved Individuals/Families | $10,000 |
| North Thurston Education Foundation Lacey, WA | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Yelm Yelm, WA | Food Assistance | $10,000 |
| Together Tumwater, WA | Eliminating Educational Disparities | $10,000 |
| The Onalaska Alliance for Sustainable Com Onalaska, WA | Backpack Program | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $772,915 | $552,577 | $427,945 | $392,567 | 92 | $418,818 | $37,611 |
| 2024 | $648,283 | $544,495 | $279,077 | $265,124 | 54 | $272,972 | $27,170 |
| 2023 | $382,865 | $357,476 | $168,676 | $157,641 | 29 | $163,158 | $16,484 |
| 2022 | $194,065 | $307,373 | $135,151 | $121,359 | 53 | $128,255 | $6,596 |
| 2021 | $21,843 | $106,709 | $109,103 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peakcu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its grants show support for schools, educational programs, scholarships, food assistance, and other community efforts. Among its grantees, Onward Eugene describes its vision as “a thriving local economy that leads to inclusive prosperity.” The Eugene Public Library Foundation says it supports the library’s efforts to inspire lifelong learning and enrich the community. Beaverton Education Foundation says it works to ensure equitable opportunities for students, while TOGETHER says its mission is to advance the health and well-being of young people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 92 grants totaling $392,567. Grants ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to Onward Eugene for sponsorship, $50,000 to Eugene Public Library Foundation for library programs and initiatives, and $20,000 each to All Kids Win for grocery gift cards during holiday break and Beaverton Education Foundation for its Feed the Body, Feed the Brain program. Other grants included $12,000 to the University of Washington for a scholarship and $10,000 each to 4 the Love Foundation, North Thurston Education Foundation, Rotary Club of Yelm, and TOGETHER.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie Kresl as chair and Kim Steepy, Janey Hanson, Tina Davis, Devin Boyd, and David Tuyo as directors. Jeffrey Kennedy is listed as a director who left on May 1, 2025.
Peakcu Foundation is led by Laurie Kresl, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Kresl
Chair
Chairperson → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Boyd
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janey Hanson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Steepy
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Kennedy
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tuyo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeff Kennedy (2021) — Director
- Former: Jerrod Keller (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Peakcu Foundation
How much does Peakcu Foundation give each year?
Peakcu Foundation gave $393K across 92 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 54 grants.
What is Peakcu Foundation's typical grant size?
Peakcu Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,267, across 92 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peakcu Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Peakcu Foundation give grants?
Peakcu Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (5 grants), Olympia, WA (4 grants), Yelm, WA (3 grants) and Aberdeen, WA (3 grants).
Does Peakcu Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on Peakcu Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Classroom Cash Grant" (48 grants) and "Scholarship" (31 grants).
Who are Peakcu Foundation's largest grantees?
Peakcu Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Onward Eugene ($100,000), Eugene Public Library Foundation ($50,000) and All Kids Win ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peakcu Foundation?
Peakcu Foundation reported $773K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $419K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peakcu Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. Its grants show support for schools, educational programs, scholarships, food assistance, and other community efforts. Among its grantees, Onward Eugene describes its vision as “a thriving local economy that leads to inclusive prosperity.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peakcu Foundation?
The foundation states that grants are given to schools, which distribute funds to teachers. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peakcu Foundation's EIN?
Peakcu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1768613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peakcu Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peakcu-foundation-morg_1fc229d2c9d84668b223cf2e573db855
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