Washington Friends of Farms and Forests
Provide information and education to members, the public, private organizations, and institutions on current environmental management issues. Serve as a resource and advocate for pest management and plant health issues by using the latest science as well as fund scientific research projects.
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests at a glance
In short: Washington Friends of Farms and Forests gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,500
- +126.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,300
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $896,477
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Washington Friends of Farms and Forests funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ARCS Foundation ($15K). Together the top 5 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Washington Friends of Farms and Forests gives
- Giving grew 166% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCS Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| All Donees 5k or Under | General Support | $11,500 |
| WA Potato Commission Moses Lake, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| WRRA Lacey, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pacific Education Institute Olympia, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $896,477 | $226,678 | $209,497 | $46,500 | 5 | $24,977 |
| 2024 | $879,296 | $228,214 | $206,142 | $20,500 | 2 | $30,114 |
| 2023 | $856,792 | $196,345 | $170,991 | $12,000 | 1 | $24,945 |
| 2022 | $831,438 | $215,169 | $171,828 | $17,500 | 2 | $4,019 |
| 2021 | $787,691 | $172,140 | $194,895 | $18,000 | 2 | $6,140 |
| 2020 | $810,446 | $229,857 | $206,885 | $19,500 | 3 | $9,723 |
About Washington Friends of Farms and Forests
Based on IRS filings
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests is a public charity, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $896K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $25K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests is led by Ben Buchholz, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ben Buchholz
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $114K (2025)
Chris Rasor
President
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Sacher
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Carbaugh
Board Member
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Voigt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Whitson
Board Member
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Blackner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ranie Haas
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Passmore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Walters
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernalyn Mcgaughey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Druffel
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Olesen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody LaRiviere
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Talley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Hayden
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: James Curry (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Moore (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Silveira (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Hansen (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Phil Madden (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Boyd (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kent Pittard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Dahlman (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $114K, to Ben Buchholz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Washington Friends of Farms and Forests
How much does Washington Friends of Farms and Forests give each year?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
What is Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's typical grant size?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,300, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington Friends of Farms and Forests give grants?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Washington Friends of Farms and Forests give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's largest grantees?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's largest 2025 grantees include ARCS Foundation ($15,000), All Donees 5k or Under ($11,500) and WA Potato Commission ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Washington Friends of Farms and Forests?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests reported $896K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's EIN?
Washington Friends of Farms and Forests's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1453960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
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