Private foundation · EIN 85-3538325 · Lynden, Washington · Human services

Echo Valley Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $50K. 83% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$3.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$89M

Grants paid in 2025

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whatcom Community FoundationBellingham, WATo provide funding for various charitable project funds$865K
Bellingham Technical College FoundationBellingham, WAScholarships$507K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCTo support providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises$500K
Whatcom Foodbank NetworkBellingham, WATo support programs providing food to low income families in whatcom county$250K
Cascade Public MediaSeattle, WATo support the mission to inform and inspire our community to make it a better, more educated place by providing quality television, truste…$100K
Grace ConnectionPasco, WATo support programs to foster skills and create jobs for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, homelessness, and poverty$100K
Jansen Arts CenterLynden, WATo support the center's mission of providing opportunities for the community to engage with the arts$100K
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WATo support the compass 2 campus program to increase access to higher education for low-income, black, indigenous, and students of color$100K
Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKFunding designated for the alaska flood relief$100K
Whatcom Land TrustBellingham, WATo fund the mission to preserve and protect wildlife habitat, scenic, agricultural, and open space lands in whatcom county$100K
Mt Baker Rotary FoundationLynden, WATo provide funds for lynden city parks$50K
Partners for Schools Dba Be the OneLynden, WADesignated funding for mentor coordinator position$50K
Technic Training CenterLynden, WAFunds designated for training machinery$50K
Foothills Food BankMaple Falls, WATo support programs providing food to low income families greater whatcom county, wa$25K
Seattle Children's TheatreSeattle, WATo support the mission of providing children of all ages access to professional theatre with a focus on new works and theatre education$25K
Grace Harvest ChurchMoses Lake, WATo support the mission of supporting the community$20K
Kindred MattersSalem, ORTo support a camp focused on strengthening sibling relationships$10K
Lighthouse MissionBellingham, WATo support the mission of healing homelessness$10K
Beacon for LifeLynden, WATo support the mission of helping individuals with addiction and mental illness find hope for recovery$10K
Hospital de LA Familia FoundationBerkely, CATo support the mission of providing life-changing care in rural guatemala$10K
YMCA of Snohomish CountyEverett, WATo fund the camp casey project to further the purpose of the ymca to support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility$10K
Camp RootedSpokane Valley, WATo support a camp focused on strengthening sibling relationships$5,000
Growing VeteransLynden, WATo support the mission of empowering veterans to cultivate purpose and belonging by growing food, community, and each other$5,000

By state: Washington 19 · District of Columbia 1 · Alaska 1 · Oregon 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Echo Valley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lynden, Washington, administered in care of Jenny Weeks Cpa, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Echo Valley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Echo Valley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.0M across 23 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Echo Valley Foundation give?

Washington (19 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Alaska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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