Spokane Parks Foundation
The Spokane Parks Foundation cultivates the health, growth, and continued enjoyment of our communities by inspiring giving and passion for our parks.
Spokane Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Spokane Parks Foundation gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,505
- +202.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,584
- +202.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $2,278,566
- +9.0% 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 Parks Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spokane Parks Foundation
Who Spokane Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Spokane ($123K). Together the top 6 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 30 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Spokane Parks Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $663K (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Spokane Spokane, WA | Cash Grants: To support Make a Splash scholarships and drowning prevention, Riverfront Moves, and the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Noncash assistance: To improve the Riverfront Park greenspace and support the future dog park and outdoor classroom for the benefit of the community. | $122,505 |
| Spokane County Parks Recreation and Golf Spokane Valley, WA | $10,000 Make a Splash grant award for swim lesson scholarships and free community open swim opportunities, plus $4000 grant award for Fish Lake half court basketball court. | $14,000 |
| YMCA of the Inland Northwest Spokane, WA | Make a Splash grant award for swim lesson scholarships. | $10,000 |
| City of Medical Lake Parks & Rec Medical Lake, WA | Community grant award for Summer Explorer's Camp. | $7,000 |
| Northeast Youth Center Spokane, WA | Community grant award for outdoor park field trips. | $6,000 |
| City of Airway Heights Police Department Airway Heights, WA | Community grant award for Police Adventure League summer outreach program. | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,278,566 | $530,410 | $391,535 | $165,505 | 6 | $184,428 |
| 2023 | $2,089,732 | $557,539 | $292,207 | $54,655 | 6 | $15,452 |
| 2022 | $1,619,333 | $489,435 | $336,827 | $142,173 | 6 | $35,107 |
| 2021 | $1,661,727 | $913,693 | $562,530 | $341,321 | 6 | $93,315 |
| 2020 | $1,222,445 | $1,032,239 | $829,039 | $609,445 | 6 | $8,557 |
| 2019 | $1,008,661 | $638,825 | $965,197 | $662,801 | 5 | $-23,453 |
About Spokane Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Spokane Parks Foundation is a public charity, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $184K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spokane Parks Foundation is led by Yvonne Trudeau, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yvonne Trudeau
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$59K (2022) → $80K (2024)
Wade Schertenlieb
President
Member at Large → Vice President & President Elect, 2023
Vice President & President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Richey
Spokane Park Board Trustee
Park Board Liason → Park Board Liaison, 2022
Park Board Liaison → Spokane Park Board Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lutz
Member at Large
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Anderson
Secretary
Member at Large → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Harbaugh
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hennessey
Immediate Past President
Member at Large → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted McGregor
Member at Large
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mel Fowler
Spokane County Park Board
Park Board Liaison → Spokane County Park Board Trustee, 2023
Spokane County Park Board Trustee → Spokane County Park Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Blake-Burke
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Massoud Emani
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Chase
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Bender
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gene Fitzpatrick
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kevin Eddy (2019–2023) — Member at Large
- Former: Marta Tosic Defenbach (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jill Nellenbach (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Marilyn Thordarson (2019–2021) — Member at Large
- Former: Terri Fortner (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Ginny Bott (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Gerry Sperling (2020) — Park Board Liason
- Former: Craig Crowley (2019) — Member at Large
- Former: David Schaub (2019) — Park Liason
- Former: Kathy Kiehl (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Maehl (2019) — Member at Large
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Yvonne Trudeau (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Spokane Parks Foundation
How much does Spokane Parks Foundation give each year?
Spokane Parks Foundation gave $166K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 6 grants.
What is Spokane Parks Foundation's typical grant size?
Spokane Parks Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $27,584, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spokane Parks Foundation give grants?
Spokane Parks Foundation 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 Spokane, WA (3 grants).
Does Spokane Parks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Spokane Parks Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Spokane Parks Foundation's largest grantees?
Spokane Parks Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Spokane ($122,505), Spokane County Parks Recreation and Golf ($14,000) and YMCA of the Inland Northwest ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spokane Parks Foundation?
Spokane Parks Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $530K.
What is Spokane Parks Foundation's EIN?
Spokane Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6033504. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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