Vancouver Methodist Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$297K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
10
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-35.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vancouver Methodist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to provide study grants, individual scholarship awards, and other charitable grants and programs. It contributes investment earnings to continue stable funding for scholarships, study grants, and support of other 501(c)(3) organizations and their programs benefiting the community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation prioritizes study grants, individual scholarship awards, and charitable grants supporting 501(c)(3) organizations and their community programs.
Grant Range
$203–$113,875
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $2,809,828
- Total giving: $297,470
- Total revenues: $244,419
- Total expenses: $328,202
Revenue Sources:
- Grants and contributions: $81,190
- Investment income and dividends: $48,800+
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,809,828 | $2,757,644 | $2,595,139 |
| Revenue | $244,419 | $243,288 | $341,062 |
| Expenses | $328,202 | $305,716 | $285,693 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $297,470 | $275,471 | $253,720 |
| Net Investment Income | $132,497 | $104,927 | $145,077 |
| Distributable Amount | $135,139 | $130,295 | $143,707 |
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
166 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B ($93,650), Vancouver First United Methodist Ch ($71,236), Scholoarships paid under 5000 each ($40,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B Vancouver, WA | Study Grant | $93,650 |
| Clark College Foundation Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Ocean Park Retreat Ctr Vancouver, WA | Other Grant | $7,200 |
| Vancouver Schools Foundation Vancouver, WA | Other Grants | $7,000 |
| Student - Washington State Universi Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Vancouver First United Methodist Ch Vancouver, WA | Other Grants | $71,236 |
| Scholoarships paid under 5000 each Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $40,500 |
| Other grants paid under 5000 each Vancouver, WA | Other grants | $35,694 |
| Scholoarships - Kate Wickstrom Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Columbia Gardens Vancouver, WA | Other grants | $8,190 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Lookingbill | President | 3 | — |
| Kent Landerholm | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Cindy Kraft | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Evan Hull | Secretary | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vancouver Methodist Foundation fund?
The foundation's purpose is to provide study grants, individual scholarship awards, and other charitable grants and programs. It contributes investment earnings to continue stable funding for scholarships, study grants, and support of other 501(c)(3) organizations and their programs benefiting the community. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Vancouver Methodist Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 59 grants in the most recent year • Typical grant range: $203–$113,875 • Recent documented grant: $9,000 scholarship to Clark College Foundation (2024) **Focus:** The foundation prioritizes study grants, individual scholarship awards, and charitable grants supporting 501(c)(3) organizations and their community programs.
Where does Vancouver Methodist Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington state.
What size grants does Vancouver Methodist Foundation award?
In 2024, Vancouver Methodist Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $297K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Vancouver Methodist Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Vancouver Methodist Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vancouver Methodist Foundation's EIN?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0850194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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