The Lochland Foundation
The Lochland Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $975K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
The Lochland Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lochland Foundation gave $975K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $975,000
- +89.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +57.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $15,142,715
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lochland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bellevue Lifespring ($650K). Together the top 6 received $975K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 33 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lochland Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $515K (2024) to $6.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $975K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Lifespring Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $650,000 |
| Rainier Athletes Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Ben's Fund Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Recovery Cafe Seattle, WA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Mercer Island Schools Foundation Mercer Island, WA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Alexander's Hope Snohomish, WA | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,142,715 | $6,073,274 | $1,034,677 | $975,000 | 6 | $980,123 | $1,042,236 | $907,795 |
| 2024 | $13,259,493 | $471,065 | $565,782 | $515,000 | 5 | $527,029 | $435,363 | $830,809 |
| 2023 | $13,355,357 | $153,574 | $568,118 | $525,000 | 5 | $531,716 | $310,100 | $742,073 |
| 2022 | $13,774,683 | $411,403 | $884,345 | $863,035 | 7 | $722,681 | $375,156 | $751,762 |
| 2021 | $14,280,291 | $2,747,863 | $4,969,288 | $6,294,481 | 10 | $3,499,153 | $605,205 | $1,089,131 |
| 2020 | $16,698,335 | $282,608 | $904,688 | $855,000 | 15 | — | $313,919 | $916,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lochland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $908K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lochland Foundation is led by Katherine Binder, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Binder
President & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
President, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Binder
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Lindsey (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Phyllis Lindsey (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lochland Foundation
How much does The Lochland Foundation give each year?
The Lochland Foundation gave $975K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $515K across 5 grants.
What is The Lochland Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lochland Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $162,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lochland Foundation give grants?
The Lochland Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (3 grants).
Does The Lochland Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lochland Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lochland Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lochland Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bellevue Lifespring ($650,000), Rainier Athletes ($125,000) and Ben's Fund ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lochland Foundation?
The Lochland Foundation reported $15.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $980K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $908K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lochland Foundation's EIN?
The Lochland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0420961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lochland Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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