Spokane Agricultural Exposition
Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum is a multi-day event that takes place in Spokane, WA and brings together Agriculture professionals from across the Northwest. It's a place where they meet to collaborate, connect, and create new relationships. A variety of seminars are presented by industry professionals on industry changes, technology, and resources. The exposition is a platform for the next generation of agriculture professionals to grow through exposure to industry pathways.
Spokane Agricultural Exposition at a glance
In short: Spokane Agricultural Exposition gave $176K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,379
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $176,379
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $176,379
- Total assets
- $367,241
- +36.8% 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.
How to apply to Spokane Agricultural Exposition
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Spokane Ag Show Scholarships)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spokane Agricultural Exposition
Who Spokane Agricultural Exposition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce dba Greater Spokane Incorporated ($176K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2023) to $176K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce dba Greater Spokane Incorporated Spokane, WA | To support GSI operations. | $176,379 |
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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 | $367,241 | $484,362 | $477,400 | $176,379 | 1 | $4,367 |
| 2023 | $268,408 | $396,107 | $412,815 | $155,253 | 1 | $2,589 |
| 2022 | $401,396 | $289,191 | $289,191 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $559,093 | $45,360 | $44,288 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $386,238 | $523,719 | $512,598 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $830,235 | $467,157 | $460,554 | — | — | — |
About Spokane Agricultural Exposition
Based on IRS filings
Spokane Agricultural Exposition is a public charity, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $176K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spokane Agricultural Exposition is led by Melissa Paul, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Paul
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Harrison
President
1st Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Dunham
Director
Past President → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Ryan
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hoyt
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brent Mathison
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Jeske
Director
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Bogart
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Riddle
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Allert
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vuletich
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Bergstrom
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Cobb
Director
Past President → Trustee, 2020
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Palmer Sullivan
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bartels
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisha Benson
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Clausen
Past President
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Johnston
2nd Vice President
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Young
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Rowe
1st Vice President
Trustee → 1st Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christie Harrison (2019–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Kevin Paulson (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kelly Selby (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Todd Mielke (2019) — Executive Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Spokane Agricultural Exposition
How much does Spokane Agricultural Exposition give each year?
Spokane Agricultural Exposition gave $176K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 1 grant.
How large is Spokane Agricultural Exposition?
Spokane Agricultural Exposition reported $367K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $484K.
Where does Spokane Agricultural Exposition operate?
Spokane Agricultural Exposition has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Spokane Agricultural Exposition's EIN?
Spokane Agricultural Exposition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0998656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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