Private foundation · EIN 45-5622028 · Ellensburg, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Community Foundation of Kittitas County

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $170K total, median $2,000. 73% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$170K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in WA
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 3 of 11 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Vancouver Police DepartmentVancouver, WAK-9 unit$40K
City of Vancouver Fire DepartmentVancouver, WALife saving equipment$40K
Humane Society of Sw WaVancouver, WASupport for care and adoption efforts$40K

By state: Washington 8 · Oregon 2 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Community Foundation of Kittitas County is a private grantmaking foundation in Ellensburg, Washington, administered in care of Bob Crowe, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Community Foundation of Kittitas County accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Community Foundation of Kittitas County give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $170K across 11 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Community Foundation of Kittitas County give?

Washington (8 grants), Oregon (2 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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