Vancouver Methodist Foundation
Vancouver Methodist Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants for study, scholarships, and other charitable purposes, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Washington.
Vancouver Methodist Foundation at a glance
In short: Vancouver Methodist Foundation gave $297K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,470
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,747
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $2,809,828
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vancouver Methodist Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says to contact the foundation for relevant forms. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and lists award restrictions as Clark County for some awards, seminary, charitable, and educational.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 1 for Clark County awards and says other awards are open. The April 1 deadline is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 1 for Clark County awards and says other awards are open.
- Contact
Application contact: Ray Johnson
Mailing address: 401 E 33Rd Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone: (360) 546-5591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vancouver Methodist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B ($94K). Together the top 10 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 191 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vancouver Methodist Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2022) to $303K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B Vancouver, WA | Study Grant | $93,650 |
| 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 |
| Student - Washington State Universi Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Clark College Foundation Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Columbia Gardens Vancouver, WA | Other grants | $8,190 |
| Ocean Park Retreat Ctr Vancouver, WA | Other Grant | $7,200 |
| Vancouver Schools Foundation Vancouver, WA | Other Grants | $7,000 |
| Scholoarships - Kate Wickstrom Vancouver, WA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,809,828 | $244,419 | $328,202 | $297,470 | 10 | $297,470 | $132,497 | $135,139 |
| 2023 | $2,757,644 | $243,288 | $305,716 | $275,471 | 6 | $275,471 | $104,927 | $130,295 |
| 2022 | $2,595,139 | $341,062 | $285,693 | $253,720 | 66 | $253,720 | $145,077 | $143,707 |
| 2021 | $3,322,574 | $690,878 | $335,876 | $302,743 | 50 | $302,743 | $444,300 | $148,460 |
| 2020 | $2,957,072 | $671,775 | $287,789 | $259,148 | 59 | — | $118,171 | $103,475 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $297,470. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $93,650, with a median of $14,500. The largest reported grants included $93,650 for a study grant to S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B; $71,236 to Vancouver First United Methodist Ch for other grants; and $40,500 for scholarships paid under $5,000 each. Other reported awards included $20,000 for a scholarship to a student at Washington State University and $9,000 for a scholarship to Clark College Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dean Lookingbill as president, Kent Landerholm as vice president, Cindy Kraft as treasurer, and Evan Hull as secretary.
Vancouver Methodist Foundation is led by Dean Lookingbill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Lookingbill
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Kraft
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Hull
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Landerholm
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Vancouver Methodist Foundation
How much does Vancouver Methodist Foundation give each year?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation gave $297K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 6 grants.
What is Vancouver Methodist Foundation's typical grant size?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,500, and its average grant was $29,747, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vancouver Methodist Foundation give grants?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (10 grants).
Does Vancouver Methodist Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vancouver Methodist Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Other Grants" (4 grants).
Who are Vancouver Methodist Foundation's largest grantees?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include S Congo Diocese co Trust Merchant B ($93,650), Vancouver First United Methodist Ch ($71,236) and Scholoarships paid under 5000 each ($40,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vancouver Methodist Foundation?
Vancouver Methodist Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Vancouver Methodist Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says to contact the foundation for relevant forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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