THE FOUNDATION SECURES PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE A TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION, STRENGTHEN EVERGREEN'S PUBLIC SERVICE, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY OF GRADUATES WHO EXEMPLIFY CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, EMPATHY, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.9M
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+15.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+180.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$228K
-58.7% YoY
About The Evergreen State College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Evergreen State College Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OLYMPIA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $3.2M. Net investment income was $843K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,916,033 | $26,865,112 | $27,095,552 |
| Revenue | $7,200,480 | $3,854,997 | $3,044,298 |
| Expenses | $5,570,218 | $4,630,147 | $3,263,478 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $843,430 | $708,292 | $594,726 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Evergreen State College ($2,826,348), University of Alaska Foundation ($50,000), Board of Regents of the University ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE OLYMPIA, WA | PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE COLLEGE | $2,826,348 |
| HERITAGE UNIVERSITY TOPPENISH, WA | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS, MT | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SALEM, OR | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY MILWAUKEE, WI | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FOUNDATION ANCHORAGE, AK | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $50,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA JUNEAU, AK | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE, OR | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PENDLETON, OR | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SANTA FE, NM | SUPPORT NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MEYERS | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ADAM SACHS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVE KOHLER | TREASURER / EX OFFICIO GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| BETSY DONNELLY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BEN ANDERSON | CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| MADELEINE BEATTY-LAGERBERG | CO-CHAIR COMMITTEE ON GOVERNORS | 1 | — |
| QUENTIN KING | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY HOLZ | CHAIR FIN & INVMT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| AMANDA SCOTT-THOMAS | CHAIR DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI & FRIENDS COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| ABBY KELSO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ EX-OFFICIO GOVERNOR | 20 | — |
| JOHN CARMICHAEL | EX-OFFICIO GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ED ZUCKERMAN | EX-OFFICIO GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DEXTER GORDON | EX-OFFICO GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| KORBETT MOSESLY | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE OWEN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| LEAH FORD | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| NINA CARTER | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| ERWIN VIDALLON | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA BECKMANN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| DOLLY ENGLAND | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
| GREG MULLINS | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| EMILY PIEPER | STAFF REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| KANDI BAUMAN | GOVERNOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Evergreen State College Foundation?
The Evergreen State College Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in OLYMPIA, WA. It holds $29.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Evergreen State College Foundation?
As of 2024, The Evergreen State College Foundation holds $29.9M in total assets with $7.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $3.2M in 2024.
Where does The Evergreen State College Foundation operate?
The Evergreen State College Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Evergreen State College Foundation award?
In 2024, The Evergreen State College Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $228K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Evergreen State College Foundation's EIN?
The Evergreen State College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0981488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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