The Industrial Commission
The Industrial Commission is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chehalis, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $983K. Net investment income was $254K.
The Industrial Commission at a glance
In short: The Industrial Commission gave $983K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $123K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $983,002
- +111.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $122,875
- +58.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,957,985
- -4.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Industrial Commission funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Port of Chehalis ($569K). Together the top 8 received $983K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Industrial Commission gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $983K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $983K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Chehalis Chehalis, WA | Donation will allow port to develope land for additional jobs in the chehalis industrial park to serve new businesses. | $569,002 |
| Chehalis Foundation Chehalis, WA | To cover operating expenses for one year. The organization invests in the chehalis community by contributing to meaningful change, supporting projects that enhance education, infrastructure, and community development. | $200,000 |
| Industrial Park at Transalta Centralia, WA | To assist with job creation and community development to serve the unmet need for large acreage, large volume, water, electricity and rail access customers | $80,000 |
| Centralia College Foundation Centralia, WA | Provide funds to purchase equipment for the college's farm education program | $50,000 |
| Lewis County Work Opportunities Chehalis, WA | For operating expenses. Assists adults with disabilities secure training or work in the private sector. Those who are unable to meet the standards of private employers may be employed by the organization. | $30,000 |
| Economic Alliance of Lewis County Chehalis, WA | To assist with costs of contacting and recruiting industrial firms. To provide funding to provide education for small business owners to learn responsibilities for tax reporting, business licensing, financial management and other issues they face. | $29,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County Chehalis, WA | To assist the organization in funding its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $15,000 |
| Kiddin Around Centralia, WA | To provide washington business week educational program to high school juniors | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,957,985 | $380,191 | $1,193,343 | $983,002 | 8 | $1,162,310 | $253,589 | $770,059 |
| 2025 | $6,251,510 | $331,017 | $674,124 | $465,000 | 6 | $638,401 | $299,456 | $696,975 |
| 2024 | $6,594,673 | $364,282 | $245,063 | $53,000 | 3 | $213,320 | $337,217 | $677,134 |
| 2023 | $6,477,355 | $1,470,806 | $698,192 | $475,721 | 4 | $629,956 | $1,391,138 | $501,785 |
| 2022 | $5,331,620 | $1,950,608 | $319,278 | $29,000 | 1 | $217,137 | $1,874,523 | $435,641 |
| 2021 | $3,980,448 | $392,995 | $340,831 | $29,000 | 1 | — | $272,679 | $480,542 |
| 2020 | $3,825,137 | $189,931 | $729,198 | $426,779 | 4 | — | $123,548 | $490,507 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Industrial Commission reported a distributable amount of $770K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Industrial Commission is led by Brian Tornow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brian Tornow
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Bradley
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Devaul
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Lund
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ken Frazier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Walker
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Ericson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Sayler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dwayne Aberle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Larry Petersen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kirk Vigre
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andy Alexander
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Dolly Tardiff
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: John Alexander (2020–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Ca Buck Hubbert (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Del Ames (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Cummings (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Industrial Commission
How much does The Industrial Commission give each year?
The Industrial Commission gave $983K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $465K across 6 grants.
What is The Industrial Commission's typical grant size?
The Industrial Commission's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $122,875, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Industrial Commission give grants?
The Industrial Commission gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chehalis, WA (5 grants) and Centralia, WA (3 grants).
Does The Industrial Commission give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Industrial Commission's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Industrial Commission's largest grantees?
The Industrial Commission's largest 2026 grantees include Port of Chehalis ($569,002), Chehalis Foundation ($200,000) and Industrial Park at Transalta ($80,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Industrial Commission?
The Industrial Commission reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $770K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Industrial Commission?
The Industrial Commission is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chehalis, WA. It holds $6.0M in total assets as of 2026.
What is The Industrial Commission's EIN?
The Industrial Commission's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1985089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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