Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation
The Foundation's primary purpose is to raise the funds necessary to sustain the excellence of Vashon Island School District's educational programs.
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation gave $115K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,031
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $115,031
- Median grant
- $115,031
- Total assets
- $397,919
- -10.6% 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 Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation
Who Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $115,031 |
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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 | $397,919 | $228,572 | $153,137 | $115,031 | 1 | $7,008 |
| 2023 | $444,980 | $157,680 | $229,721 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $542,102 | $272,825 | $62,559 | — | — | $3,515 |
| 2021 | $443,869 | $248,002 | $36,327 | — | — | $12 |
| 2020 | $232,037 | $225,117 | $24,033 | — | — | $517 |
About Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vashon, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $398K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $115K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation is led by Jordan Karr, Co-President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan Karr
Co-President
Director → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kennedy Leavens
Co-President
Director → Co-President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Guerry
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Klinkham
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Donnelly Martin
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Dempsey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Gleb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Allen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Newman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsty Hobson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunny Knight
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
India Alarcon
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Richter
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Mary Margaret Briggs (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Slade McSheehy (2020–2023) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Erika Strandberg (2023) — Director
- Former: Halbe Doughtery Woods (2023) — Co-President
- Former: Jenny Wegley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rheagan Sparks (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Halbe (2022) — Doughtery Woods
- Former: Leigh Anne McKeen (2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Hazzard (2022) — Director
- Former: Amy Broomhall (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Ruthann Howell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Lindsay (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 Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation
How much does Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation give each year?
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation gave $115K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation?
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation reported $398K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $229K.
What is Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation?
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vashon, WA. It holds $398K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation operate?
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Vashon Island Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3544096. 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
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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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