The Thetis Foundation
To support the purposes of North America Indian Mission Inc. a non-profit religious and educational corporation of the state of Washington. The Thetis Foundation supplies grant funding for specific activities and projects.
The Thetis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thetis Foundation gave $133K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,800
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,800
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $132,800
- Total assets
- $3,346,725
- +11.0% 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.
Who The Thetis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North America Indian MIssion Inc ($133K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 Thetis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 137% 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 $56K (2021) to $133K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North America Indian MIssion Inc Sumas, WA | Ministry Operation | $132,800 |
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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 | $3,346,725 | $494,537 | $163,407 | $132,800 | 1 | $494,537 |
| 2023 | $3,015,595 | $438,427 | $136,706 | $110,000 | 1 | $438,427 |
| 2022 | $2,713,874 | $-311,179 | $137,074 | $110,150 | 1 | $-311,179 |
| 2021 | $3,162,462 | $555,018 | $82,149 | $56,000 | 1 | $555,018 |
| 2020 | $2,689,576 | $107,098 | $104,174 | $81,350 | 1 | $107,098 |
About The Thetis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Thetis Foundation is a public charity focused on Indigenous peoples, based in Sumas, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $133K. Net investment income was $495K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thetis Foundation is led by Kent Lottis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent Lottis
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Streck
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cowan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Crumbo
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McFarland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Edward Clibbon (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Neil Powell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Hepting (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ronald Hiller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas Greene (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Teeter (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dave Crumbo (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: James Michals (2020) — Director
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 Thetis Foundation
How much does The Thetis Foundation give each year?
The Thetis Foundation gave $133K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 1 grant.
How large is The Thetis Foundation?
The Thetis Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $495K.
What is The Thetis Foundation?
The Thetis Foundation is a public charity focused on Indigenous peoples, based in Sumas, WA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Thetis Foundation operate?
The Thetis Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Thetis Foundation's EIN?
The Thetis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1126137. 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 July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- 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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