The Chehalis Foundation
To promote the interests of the chehalis community through support for education, public works, and cultural and charitable pursuits.
The Chehalis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chehalis Foundation gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $782K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,126,005
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $781,501
- Median grant
- $778,206
- Total assets
- $10,696,008
- -1.4% 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 The Chehalis Foundation
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Who The Chehalis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chehalis School District ($3.1M across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chehalis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 380% 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 $651K (2021) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA | Sports Facilities Improvements/Renovations | $1,563,311 |
| Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA | Educational Excellence, STEM, and Career and Technical Education | $1,546,102 |
| City of Chehalis Chehalis, WA | City Projects/Parks and Sports Facilities | $10,309 |
| Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA | School Supplies for Students | $6,283 |
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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 | $10,696,008 | $2,775,623 | $3,662,038 | $3,126,005 | 4 | $586,640 |
| 2023 | $10,843,227 | $3,346,541 | $1,328,379 | — | — | $572,064 |
| 2022 | $8,361,574 | $4,260,269 | $1,194,926 | $681,286 | 5 | $124,880 |
| 2021 | $6,005,749 | $5,878,453 | $1,093,993 | $651,090 | 4 | $457,575 |
| 2020 | $972,887 | $955,994 | $1,365,507 | $1,169,603 | 2 | $19,595 |
| 2019 | $1,399,093 | $1,859,185 | $2,044,629 | $1,749,723 | 5 | $7,133 |
About The Chehalis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Chehalis Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chehalis, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $587K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chehalis Foundation is led by Chuck Emerick, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chuck Emerick
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hillier
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Vander Stoep
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby White
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hojem
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Magnuson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler McCallum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Hubbert
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Sorenson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Noren
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sayler
Past President
President → Past President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Unzelman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pehl
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Homyack
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jennifer Collins (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: John Rothlin (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Amanda Hubbert (2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Hubbert Smith (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Isaac Pope (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 9/2030
- Former: Mary Lou Bissett (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Ward (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 7/2030
- Former: Connie Bode (2019) — Director
- Former: Denny Daniels (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Ed Rothlin (2019) — Director
- Former: Gail Van der Hoeff (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda K Smith (2019) — Director
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 The Chehalis Foundation
How much does The Chehalis Foundation give each year?
The Chehalis Foundation gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Chehalis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chehalis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $778,206, and its average grant was $781,501, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Chehalis Foundation give grants?
The Chehalis 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 Chehalis, WA (4 grants).
Does The Chehalis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Chehalis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Chehalis Foundation?
The Chehalis Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is The Chehalis Foundation?
The Chehalis Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chehalis, WA. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Chehalis Foundation's EIN?
The Chehalis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-1148560. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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