Washington State Fair Foundation
The misson of the Washington State Fair Foundation is to financially support the scholarship and educational programs of the washington state fair and to help preserve and improve the washington state fair for future generations.
Washington State Fair Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington State Fair Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,121
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,121
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,121
- Total assets
- $4,790,020
- +13.5% 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.
Who Washington State Fair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Washington Fair Association ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Washington State Fair Foundation gives
- Giving grew 267% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $748K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Fair Association Puyallup, WA | To promote the foundation's mission through fair related activities. | $250,121 |
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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 | $4,790,020 | $853,492 | $637,515 | $250,121 | 1 | $206,077 |
| 2023 | $4,219,235 | $849,384 | $674,780 | $303,630 | 1 | $229,328 |
| 2022 | $4,002,176 | $1,298,430 | $1,271,424 | $748,213 | 1 | $246,019 |
| 2021 | $4,707,280 | $791,318 | $483,971 | $68,067 | 1 | $211,261 |
| 2020 | $4,198,111 | $470,404 | $519,199 | $143,920 | 1 | $154,104 |
About Washington State Fair Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington State Fair Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Puyallup, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $206K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State Fair Foundation is led by Jerry Larson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Larson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Sexton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Absher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Chambers
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff McVicker
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lin Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Baker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Nelson
Director
Director & Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee McClain
Director & Secretary
Director & Treasurer → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Larson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolene Jones
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Egan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Shjerven
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Allums
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kati O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanja Bishop
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Briner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Cole
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Waterstraat
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tabatha Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hojem
Former Director & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Former Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Yun
Former Director & Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Former Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Jeff Hogan (2022–2023) — Former Director
- Former: Josh Metcalf (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Curt Gimmestad (2023) — Director
- Former: John Wolfe (2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Marsh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Hogenson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Adriance Sasaki (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Tartagkua (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Jewett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kristina Stambaugh-Coons (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Tartaglia (2021) — Director
- Former: Dale Mitchell (2020) — Director
- Former: Daniel McClung (2020) — Director & Wwfa Fair President
- Former: Lisa Gimmestad (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 Washington State Fair Foundation
How much does Washington State Fair Foundation give each year?
Washington State Fair Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $304K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington State Fair Foundation?
Washington State Fair Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $853K.
What is Washington State Fair Foundation?
Washington State Fair Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Puyallup, WA. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Washington State Fair Foundation operate?
Washington State Fair Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Washington State Fair Foundation's EIN?
Washington State Fair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1250496. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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