The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
The mission of the parks foundation of Clark county is to improve the quality of life in Clark county by supporting parks, trails, and recreational programs.
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County at a glance
In short: The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +88.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +465.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $1,636,008
- +11.2% 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 Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
- Next open deadline
- March 16, 2027 (Florence B. Wager Awards)
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
Battle Ground Veterans Memorial
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
Amount
$250 per brick
Deadline
Deadline not published
Camas Parks & Recreation: Youth & Senior Scholarships + Free Summer Pop-Up Classes
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Florence B. Wager Awards
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Who The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Vancouver ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County gives
- Giving grew 32% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2023) to $189K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver Seattle, WA | Renaissance Point and Summer Playground | $125,000 |
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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 | $1,636,008 | $218,586 | $213,211 | $125,000 | 1 | $7,791 |
| 2023 | $1,470,944 | $284,761 | $276,276 | $66,307 | 3 | $9,199 |
| 2022 | $1,468,170 | $307,148 | $321,237 | $189,135 | 3 | $1,661 |
| 2021 | $1,537,920 | $216,079 | $234,783 | $94,500 | 5 | $938 |
| 2020 | $1,425,083 | $183,388 | $208,142 | $71,500 | 2 | $2,932 |
About The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
Based on IRS filings
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County is led by Megan Schoendfelder, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Schoendfelder
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Leavitt
Chair
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Reeves
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cyndi Holloway
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Higgings
Past Chair
President → Past President, 2021
Past President → Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Gratzer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audri Bomar
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim West
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Fairchild
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Debra Bauman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stu Blighton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Sawyer (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dellan Redjou (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Eric Petracca (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Larry Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Bisturis (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Miller (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Syble Crow (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Doriot (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Vic Marcus (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Beck (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Marianne Barrus (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Mattson (2020) — Administrator Assistant
- Former: Renee Bartocci (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County
How much does The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County give each year?
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $66K across 3 grants.
How large is The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County?
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $219K.
What is The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County?
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Gig Harbor, WA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County operate?
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County's EIN?
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1986747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- 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 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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