Providence Southwest Washington Foundation
As expressions of god's healing love, witnessed through the ministry of jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation at a glance
In short: Providence Southwest Washington Foundation gave $4.3M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,331,090
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,165,545
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,165,545
- Total assets
- $43,823,760
- +0.8% 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 Providence Southwest Washington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Providence Health & Services - Washington ($4.3M).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Providence Southwest Washington Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 $2.0M (2022) to $5.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Health & Services - Washington Renton, WA | Operational Support | $4,301,090 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,823,760 | $7,117,470 | $5,521,665 | $4,331,090 | 2 | $4,050,933 |
| 2023 | $43,487,907 | $5,092,527 | $7,096,598 | $5,773,438 | 5 | $1,786,157 |
| 2022 | $44,682,709 | $4,537,088 | $3,409,921 | $2,049,751 | 3 | $1,483,726 |
| 2021 | $49,969,592 | $7,357,966 | $4,829,179 | $3,773,153 | 3 | $3,574,322 |
| 2020 | $41,621,300 | $4,018,277 | $3,277,454 | $2,394,942 | 3 | $1,866,354 |
About Providence Southwest Washington Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation is a public charity, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.3M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation is led by Alex Bunn, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Bunn
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Kapust
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darin Goss
Director
Chief Executive → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Kruidenier MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Scott Smitherman MD
Director -
President → Director, 2022
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Ashline
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Hartman MD
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hurley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Naubert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gibbons MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Rice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Polite MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Common
Director -
Director → Director -, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Merten
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Fields
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Pepper MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Waggoner MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Kershisnik MD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kammy Minor
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quint Newell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Landes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Foley
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brennan
Chief Philanthropy Officer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gareth Waugh
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Annie Iriye MD (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Christophe Allen (2020–2023) — Vice President -
- Former: Marcia Fromhold (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Navneet Singha MD (2020–2023) — Director -
- Former: Mercy Mvundura (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Drew Phillips (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Jennifer Burtner MD (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: John Alexander (2021–2022) — Director -
- Former: Kelly Stanley (2021–2022) — Director -
- Former: Mark Westley (2021–2022) — Director -
- Former: Kevin Schreiner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Wagner MD (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Mick Phillips (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Caroline Manger (2020) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Ellwanger (2020) — Director
- Former: Medrice Coluccio (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Rants (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Wilkinson (2020) — Interim Chief Executive
- Former: Scott Tibbits MD (2020) — Director
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 Providence Southwest Washington Foundation
How much does Providence Southwest Washington Foundation give each year?
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation gave $4.3M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 5 grants.
How large is Providence Southwest Washington Foundation?
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation reported $43.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
Where does Providence Southwest Washington Foundation operate?
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Providence Southwest Washington Foundation's EIN?
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1097056. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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