Foundations that fund organizations in Colfax, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Colfax nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $55K to Colfax organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Colfax around $2,500. 1 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Colfax
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in WA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Colfax organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation | Coeur Dalene, ID | 5 | $38K | $10K | Yes | St. john food pantry ctritical improvement fund; Ada accessible upgrades; Furnace replacement funding for food dist building |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 3 | $8,300 | $2,500 | Yes | Annual Food Pantry Donation; Colfax Skate Park; Depots Train Restoration |
| Helen and Will Webster Foundation | Arcadia, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Historical society |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,200 | $1,600 | Yes | General Operating Support; Volunteer Day Project |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Colfax, Washington?
Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation, The Avista Foundation, Helen and Will Webster Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Colfax organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Colfax. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.