Vashon Island Coffee Foundation
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vashon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $316K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $27K.
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation at a glance
In short: Vashon Island Coffee Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,570
- +127.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,393
- +70.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,535
- Total assets
- $316,221
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vashon Island Coffee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Town of Santa Elena ($16K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Vashon Island Coffee Foundation gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2K (2022) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Santa Elena | Provided funds for purchase of an eco-friendly coffee-drying furnace to reduce carbon emissions in community | $16,000 |
| Colombia Housing Project | Assisted with Housing Project | $6,070 |
| Rio Colorado Water and Sewer Projec | Provided funds for 40 450-liter Rototec water tanks and accessories to supply drinking water for community | $5,000 |
| Health Medical Mission | Assisted with funding a health medical mission in the Esterillos community | $2,500 |
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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 | $316,221 | $30,057 | $32,434 | $29,570 | 4 | $29,570 | $27,193 | $53,061 |
| 2023 | $318,598 | $18,455 | $14,440 | $13,014 | 3 | $13,014 | $17,029 | $37,680 |
| 2022 | $314,583 | $45,490 | $3,027 | $2,042 | 2 | $2,042 | $33,389 | $34,496 |
| 2021 | $272,120 | $6,092 | $14,570 | $12,610 | 3 | $12,610 | $4,132 | $1,703 |
| 2020 | $280,598 | $13,469 | $22,949 | $21,298 | 4 | — | $9,978 | $2,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vashon Island Coffee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation is led by James Stewart, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Stewart
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Vashon Island Coffee Foundation
How much does Vashon Island Coffee Foundation give each year?
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 3 grants.
What is Vashon Island Coffee Foundation's typical grant size?
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,535, and its average grant was $7,393, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Vashon Island Coffee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Vashon Island Coffee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Vashon Island Coffee Foundation?
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Vashon Island Coffee Foundation operate?
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Vashon Island Coffee Foundation's EIN?
Vashon Island Coffee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1704071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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