Washington County Riverboat
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation is a 501(c)(4) civic league and nonprofit organization based in Washington, Iowa. Founded in 2004, it serves as the nonprofit license holder for Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. The organization distributes grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments throughout Washington County and surrounding areas to support community development and improvement projects.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-28.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.5M
+66.9% YoY
Grant Count
63
+57.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$103K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Washington County Riverboat Foundation provides significant financial resources to nonprofit organizations and local governments to complete projects that make Washington County Iowa a better place to live and work.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Community Development and Beautification
- Economic Development
- Education and Arts
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation operates two primary grant programs:
Average Grant
amount: $848–$1,115,483
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Washington County, Iowa, with some funding extending to surrounding areas including Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $4,014,705
- Total Revenue: $5,106,067
- Total Expenses: $6,750,783
- Net Income: -$1,644,716
- Total Liabilities: $1,200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,014,705 | $5,588,911 | $4,408,667 |
| Revenue | $5,106,067 | $5,172,098 | $5,022,916 |
| Expenses | $6,750,783 | $4,049,675 | $2,372,024 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $174,940 | $150,145 | $35,798 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
170 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Washington County Riverboat
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Wellman ($511,154), Community Foundation of Johnson County ($500,000), City of Kalona ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADAPTIVE SPORTS IOWA AMES, IA | 2023 FALL GRANT: ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT | $20,564 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 2022 SPRING GRANT: RED CROSS ERV | $49,407 |
| CITY OF CRAWFORDSVILLE WASHINGTON, IA | 2023 SPRING GRANT: BALLFIELD UPGRADE | $15,905 |
| CITY OF KALONA KALONA, IA | 2023 SPRING GRANT: STUDENT BUILT HOUSE | $50,000 |
| CITY OF KALONA KALONA, IA | 2023 SPRING GRANT: KALONA SOUTHTOWN PARK | $300,000 |
| CITY OF LONE TREE LONE TREE, IA | 2023 FALL GRANT: PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT & SURFACE | $32,340 |
| CITY OF MARTINSBURG MARTINSBURG, IA | 2023 SPRING GRANT: NEW CITY HALL | $15,979 |
| CITY OF MARTINSBURG MARTINSBURG, IA | 2023 SPRING GRANT: NEW MARTINSBURG TOWN HALL | $8,641 |
| CITY OF WELLMAN WELLMAN, IA | FALL 2022 GRANT: PUBLIC LIBRARY | $511,154 |
| COMMUNITY CRISIS SERVICES&FOOD BANK IOWA CITY, IA | 2023 FALL GRANT: HVAC & SEPTIC | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Patty Koller – Executive Director
- Tim Putney – Founding President
- Karen Hobbs – Founding Secretary
- Mark Kendall – Founding Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEXTON STEPHANIE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| VINCENT MICHAEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KNUPP MARY ANN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HOFFMAN DAVID | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| COBB MARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNLER KAREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ENGLE JAKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAMILTON BRANDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAUTH JIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HAWORTH ZACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATTERSON TODD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| READ JON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICH BECKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROWE ANDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KOLLER PATTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $59,517 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced 2025 Spring Grant Awards totaling $4,306,524 in May 2025. Recent recipients include organizations focused on healthcare infrastructure, education facilities, community recreation, and emergency services. The foundation continues to accept applications on a seasonal basis, with spring and fall grant cycles.
Washington County Riverboat FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Washington County Riverboat fund?
**Mission:** The Washington County Riverboat Foundation provides significant financial resources to nonprofit organizations and local governments to complete projects that make Washington County Iowa a better place to live and work. **Primary Funding Areas:** • Community Development and Beautification • Economic Development • Education and Arts • Human Services • Philanthropy and Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Washington County Riverboat?
The foundation operates two primary grant programs: **Competitive Fund Grants:** Open to nonprofit organizations for various community projects and initiatives. **Municipal Fund Grants:** Dedicated funding for municipalities within Washington County. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2024): $6,573,865 • Average grant amount: $848–$1,115,483 • Spring 2025 grant awards: $4,306,524 • Since 2006, the foundation has awarded thousands of grants totaling over $74 million **Recent Grant Examples (202…
Where does Washington County Riverboat make grants?
Washington County, Iowa, with some funding extending to surrounding areas including Nebraska.
What size grants does Washington County Riverboat award?
In 2024, Washington County Riverboat awarded 63 grants totaling $6.5M — an average of about $103K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Washington County Riverboat's EIN?
Washington County Riverboat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1730015. 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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