How to apply
The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156. Contact: Kristine Meyer, Po Box 3727, Spokane, Wa, 5094958156 Deadlines: Various Restrictions: The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho portions of Eastern and Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 577 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University FoundationCheney, WA | Catalyst Building | $350K |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development DistrictSpokane Valley, WA | cooling island at Scale House Market | $60K |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | IIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project | $55K |
| Spokane SymphonySpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $55K |
| Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationPullman, WA | Behavioral Health Patient Space in the ER | $50K |
| Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | $50K |
| Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | $50K |
| Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WA | Glen Tana | $42K |
| Friends of KspsSpokane, WA | Community Impact Pillars Sponsor | $40K |
| United Human Services of AkJuneau, AK | Teal Street Center | $31K |
| Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA | 2025 Boulevard Race | $30K |
| Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA | Power Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support | $27K |
| Providence Inw FoundationSpokane, WA | Medical Supplies & Heart Institute Campaign | $25K |
| Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA | 2024 Boulevard Race | $25K |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $25K |
| University of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID | Avista Scholars | $21K |
| Cancer CantSpokane, WA | capital campaign | $20K |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | Opportunity NE Resident Leadership & Workforce Development Program | $20K |
| MobiusSpokane, WA | BOGO Membership Support & Wattson Maintenance | $20K |
| University of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID | 2025 Jazz Festival | $20K |
| University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA | Advancing Rural and Urban Health & Airlift Northwest | $16K |
| Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA | Toms Turkey Drive | $15K |
| Hispanic Business Professional Association Dba Nuestras RaicesSpokane, WA | iSin Miedo al Exito! Success with Confidence | $15K |
| Juneau Community FoundationJuneau, AK | HOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund | $14K |
| Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA | Bite2Go 25 26 | $13K |
| Spokane Parks FoundationSpokane, WA | Gabriels Challenge | $13K |
| Spokane Prevention of Abuse and Neglect Council Spo CanSpokane, WA | HOPE-ful Spokane | $13K |
| 501 Commons Dba Washington State Opportunity ScholarshipSeattle, WA | Career & Technical Scholarships | $13K |
| 501 Commons Dba Washington State Opportunity ScholarshipSeattle, WA | Career & Technical Scholarships | $13K |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | Avista Scholars | $13K |
| Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationPullman, WA | General Operating Support | $13K |
| Wsu FoundationPullman, WA | Dennis Vermillion Scholarship | $12K |
| Washington State University FoundationPullman, WA | Avista Scholars | $11K |
| United Way of Spokane CountySpokane, WA | Annual Support | $10K |
| College Success FoundationSpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Communities in Schools of Spokane CountySpokane, WA | 2 FTE in 2 Valley Middle School for 1 School Yr | $10K |
| Global NeighborhoodSpokane, WA | Workforce and Sustainability Program | $10K |
| Hub Sports CenterLiberty Lake, WA | field expansion phase 2B | $10K |
| Inland Northwest Council Scouting AmericaSpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Lewiston Clarkston Partners Habitat for HumanityLewiston, ID | Roof Repair for L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity | $10K |
| Libraries of Stevens County FoundationLoon Lake, WA | Upgrading Tech and Furnishings for Loon Lake and Chewelah Libraries | $10K |
| Spokane Arts CommissionSpokane, WA | Zine sponsorship | $10K |
| Tri State Hospital FoundationClarkston, WA | Clarkston High School Athletic Trainer | $10K |
| YWCA SpokaneSpokane, WA | Women of Achievement | $10K |
| Ewu FoundationCheney, WA | Avista Scholars | $10K |
| Family Promise of SpokaneSpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | Dave James Scholarship Fund | $10K |
| Innovia FoundationSpokane, WA | KROC 3rd Grade Swim | $10K |
| Innovia FoundationSpokane, WA | Launch NW - General Operating Support | $10K |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and CultureSpokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10K |
| Spokane Community Colleges FoundationSpokane, WA | Indigenous Healing Environments Across Lifeways IHEAL Centers | $10K |
| Spokane Public RadioSpokane, WA | Rural Reporting Research | $10K |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis NurserySpokane, WA | Emergency Respite Care | $10K |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | Avista Scholars | $10K |
| YMCA of the Inland NorthwestSpokane, WA | Early Learning and Child Care Services | $10K |
| Spokane Community Colleges FoundationSpokane, WA | Tools for Tradespeople | $9,450 |
| Friends of Lake Spokane ParksNine Mile Falls, WA | Eagle Bluff Park Playground | $7,500 |
| La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc Dba la ClinicaMedford, OR | grief support and education for children and families | $7,500 |
| Next Generation Hair AcademySpokane, WA | Next Generation Cohort and Workshop Launch | $7,500 |
| Northwest HarvestSeattle, WA | Annual Food Pantry Donation | $7,500 |
By state: Washington 377 · Idaho 119 · Alaska 19 · Oregon 33 · Montana 5 · District of Columbia 3
About this foundation
The@avista Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spokane, Washington, administered in care of Latisha Hill, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The@avista Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156. Deadlines: Various.
How much does The@avista Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $2.2M across 577 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does The@avista Foundation give?
Washington (377 grants), Idaho (119 grants), Alaska (19 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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