Spokane Business Association
To promote the development and improvement of business districts, neighborhoods and other affected communities in and around spokane, washington, and to support common business interest in independent local advocacy.
Spokane Business Association at a glance
In short: Spokane Business Association gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $16,667
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $371,657
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Spokane Business Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Martin Luther King Jr Family Outreach Center ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Family Outreach Center Spokane, WA | Annual Dinner Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| East Spokane Business Association Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Spokane Good Government Alliance Spokane, WA | Legal expenses for prop 1 at the washington supreme court | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,657 | $723,373 | $654,854 | $50,000 | 3 |
About Spokane Business Association
Based on IRS filings
Spokane Business Association is a public charity, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $372K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spokane Business Association is led by Brad Barnett, CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Barnett
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Stone
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Cooley
Director of Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$44K (2025)
Danny Beard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Heathe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Batten
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Horton
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Simpson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $44K, to Gavin Cooley (Director of Strategic Initiatives).
Frequently asked questions about Spokane Business Association
How much does Spokane Business Association give each year?
Spokane Business Association gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Spokane Business Association's typical grant size?
Spokane Business Association's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spokane Business Association give grants?
Spokane Business Association gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (3 grants).
Does Spokane Business Association give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Spokane Business Association's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Spokane Business Association?
Spokane Business Association reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $723K.
What is Spokane Business Association's EIN?
Spokane Business Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-3376545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
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