Yakima Arboretum Foundation
Received funds and managed assets for the sole benefit of the yakima area arboretum, a washington nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization.
Yakima Arboretum Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,175,534
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $146,870
- -476.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $146,870
- -350.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $13,587
- -74.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Yakima Arboretum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $75K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima Area Arboretum & Botanical Garden Yakima, WA | Assist the Yakima Area Arboretum with Overhead Expenses. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,175,534 | $146,870 | $13,587 | — | — | $146,870 |
| 2023 | $2,009,702 | $-39,044 | $53,930 | $40,000 | 1 | $-58,555 |
| 2022 | $1,918,161 | $126,785 | $91,704 | $74,837 | 1 | $45,640 |
| 2021 | $2,049,847 | $2,157,546 | $13,331 | — | — | $232,631 |
About Yakima Arboretum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Yakima Arboretum Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Yakima, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $147K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Yakima Arboretum Foundation is led by Stuart Simmons, President since 2021 (on filings since 2018); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stuart Simmons
President
Board Member → Chair, 2020
Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Gallion
President
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave McDonnell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Whitmore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Widmyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Sinclair
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Graf
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Siri J. Strom (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Busson Engle (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Siri Storm (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Lewis (2018–2019) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Wahl (2018–2019) — Chair
- Former: Michael Libbee (2018–2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Yakima Arboretum Foundation
How large is Yakima Arboretum Foundation?
Yakima Arboretum Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $147K.
What is Yakima Arboretum Foundation?
Yakima Arboretum Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Yakima, WA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Yakima Arboretum Foundation operate?
Yakima Arboretum Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Yakima Arboretum Foundation's EIN?
Yakima Arboretum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3577366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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