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Bob and Nita Paine Scholarship

Community Foundation of NCW

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating senior of Wenatchee or Eastmont High School
  • Demonstrates involvement in school and community activities

Other requirements

  • Will be a full-time student at Washington State University
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrates financial need

Overview

Established: 2012

Background:
This scholarship was established by the Paine Family to support graduating seniors from Wenatchee or Eastmont High Schools who plan to attend Washington State University.

Purpose:
The ideal candidate is an engaging individual with capable communication skills who has been, and continues to be, involved in school activities and the community, and who demonstrates financial need.

Geographic Scope: Wenatchee and Eastmont High Schools, WA

Eligible Applicants:

  • Graduating senior of Wenatchee or Eastmont High School
  • Will be a full-time student at Washington State University
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Demonstrates involvement in school and community activities

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (509) 663-7716
  • Email: info@cfncw.org
  • Address: 9 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
  • Federal Tax ID: 91-1349486

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Timeline:

  • Opens: January 1
  • Deadline: March 1

How to Apply:

  • Click "APPLY NOW" button on scholarship page
  • Application portal accessible through website

What Community Foundation of NCW actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
200
Total given
$17.01M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,112–$4.31M
  • By dollars: Washington >99%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Wenatchee, WA; Winthrop, WA; Twisp, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $4.31M

  • Columbia Valley Community Health · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $2.16M

  • Methow Housing Trust · Winthrop, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $1.58M

  • Chelan-Douglas Land Trust · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $622K

  • Wenatchee Valley College Foundation · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $563K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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