Yakima Valley Community Foundation
Yakima Valley Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation serving Central Washington and the Yakima Valley. Founded in 2003 and tax-exempt since December 2004, the organization brings together resources, people, and ideas to strengthen the region. The foundation provides technical assistance, fiscal sponsorship, and grants to nonprofits while managing a substantial investment portfolio for charitable benefit.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$87.5M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+4.9% YoY
Grant Count
43
-52.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+121.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on equity in education, health, and civic engagement. The organization addresses complex conditions and systems while providing opportunities for those who have been historically and frequently overlooked and left behind.
Three primary areas of focus:
- Quality Education — Supporting equitable access to educational opportunities
- Health & Well-being — Addressing community health needs
- Civic Vitality — Strengthening civic engagement and community participation
The foundation emphasizes that equity is the primary consideration in all its work and believes people in the valley should have equitable access to opportunities.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers Agency Funds to help organizations manage endowments and accept complex gifts. Both Endowed and Non-Endowed Agency Funds can be opened with a minimum investment of $10,000 and can be added to at any time. The foundation provides administrative support including accounting, reporting, compliance assistance, and access to expertise on investments, tax regulations, and legal compliance.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Central Washington and the Yakima Valley, a rural region in the heart of Central Washington rich in natural resources and diverse cultures with strong reliance on agriculture, protected forests, and tribal lands—ancestral land of the Yakama Nation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of December 2023):
- Total assets: $87,535,978 (FY2024); $81,406,633 (2023)
- Total revenues: $7,382,386 (2023)
- Total expenses: $7,612,711 (2023)
- Total liabilities: $7,190,000 (2023)
Investment Management:
The foundation's Investment Committee implements and supervises its Investment Policy Statement with assistance from Graystone Consulting, a Morgan Stanley subsidiary specializing in foundations and endowments. Pooled investment assets of nearly $90 million (including the foundation's assets, other charitable agencies, trusts, and Donor Advised Funds) provide opportunities for high-quality investments and lower fees.
Auditing:
An independent audit is conducted annually by Clark Nuber, an audit firm with depth of experience in the particular accounting requirements of community foundations. Audited Financial Statements are made available to stakeholders.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $87,464,491 | $81,406,633 | $74,629,187 |
| Revenue | $10,471,905 | $7,382,386 | $3,114,851 |
| Expenses | $7,369,953 | $7,612,711 | $5,272,805 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,794,067 | $2,459,357 | $-1,393,416 |
| 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
243 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Yakima Valley Community Foundation
Community Reinvestment Plan (CRP) Grants
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$20,000 - $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Yakima Valley Sponsorship Grants
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Youth Leadership Council (YLC) Grant Program
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$100,000 annually (distributed as $20,000 per organization)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yakima Rotary Trust ($997,577), Yakima County Development Association ($311,000), The Memorial Foundation ($172,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YAKIMA ROTARY TRUST YAKIMA, WA | EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $997,577 |
| YAKIMA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION YAKIMA, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $311,000 |
| THE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION YAKIMA, WA | CHILDCARE INVEST. INITIATIVE | $172,550 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION YAKIMA, WA | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $150,400 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | GRANT TO UW RESEARCHER | $150,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVING CENTRAL YAKIMA, WA | SCW CHILDCARE | $100,000 |
| UW FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS SCHOL. | $100,000 |
| KITTITAS COUNTY HEALTH NETWORK ELLENSBURG, WA | CHILDCARE INVEST. INITIATIVE | $80,000 |
| ST JOSEPHMARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL YAKIMA, WA | NEW CURRICULUM | $65,378 |
| LATINX LLC YAKIMA, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Shelly Valdez — Board Member
- Lindsay Boswell — Chief Program Officer
The foundation employs 7 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA CAMPBELL-JOHN | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| IGNACIO MARQUEZ | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOSHUA BECK | BOARD TREASURER | 3 | — |
| PAUL NAGLE-MCNAUGHTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRAGG GILBERT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA JUAREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSE RIVERA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WENDY AGUILAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CORINNE MURPHY-HINES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GWEN CHAPLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ESTHER MAGASIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANITA QUINTANA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID SEVERN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIHO SUGASAWA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GIOVANNI SERVERINO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAGALY SOLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHELLY VALDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN KERSHAW-SNAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON MIRACLE | CEO/BOARD SECRETARY | 50 | $223,074 |
| LISA FRESCO | CFO | 55 | $131,896 |
| LINDSAY BOSWELL | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $120,050 |
| HEIDI PELLETIER | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $116,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yakima Valley Community Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on equity in education, health, and civic engagement. The organization addresses complex conditions and systems while providing opportunities for those who have been historically and frequently overlooked and left behind. **Three primary areas of focus:** • **Quality Education** — Supporting equitable access to educational opportunities • **Health & Well-being** — Addressing community health needs • **Civic Vitality** — Strengthening civic engagement and communi…
How do I apply for a grant from Yakima Valley Community Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $3,093,468 • Program support provided: $2,933,831 (for early childhood development, higher education, nonprofit training, and other initiatives) • Typical award range: $200–$997,577 **Recent Notable Grants (2023):** • Yakima Rotary Trust: $990,844 (2023 Annual Distribution for MMD Scholarship) • Tri-Cities Prep a Catholic High School: $500,000 (Phase Four Expansion support) • The Memorial Foundation: $100,000 (Annual Recurring Grant for Champs Campaig…
Where does Yakima Valley Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation serves Central Washington and the Yakima Valley, a rural region in the heart of Central Washington rich in natural resources and diverse cultures with strong reliance on agriculture, protected forests, and tribal lands—ancestral land of the Yakama Nation.
What size grants does Yakima Valley Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Yakima Valley Community Foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Yakima Valley Community Foundation's EIN?
Yakima Valley Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0697012. 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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