Community foundation · EIN 91-1349486
Community Foundation of Ncw
Wenatchee, WA
Community Foundation of Ncw is a community foundation based in Wenatchee, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $20.7M in grants paid across 571 grants, with $174M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Wenatchee Valley YMCA, Columbia Valley Community Health and Methow Housing Trust.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Ncw's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants made from donor advised funds are recommended by donors and reviewed by staff for ethical, legal, or irs compliance issues. a letter is sent to the recommended grantee organization informing that a grant had been recommended by the fund and the grantee is required to confirm in writing that no pledge is being fulfilled and no personal benefit is provided to said donor. once received, the board of trustees reviews grants and approves or denies. grants made from cfncw unrestricted funds are competitive and open to any 501(c)3 charity, school, or government organization in chelan, douglas, and okanogan counties, washington. all interested organizations submit a standard application, are reviewed for irs compliance standing, receive a site visit from staff and trustees, and are ranked based on a standard evaluation. a full board review is conducted, and grant awards are allocated. grant agreement contracts are sent to grant awardees outlining the use of grant funds, are signed by grantees and returned to the foundation. grants to designated beneficiaries of funds at the foundation are reviewed each year for irs compliance and are approved by the board after review. all grantees are required to return a formal grant usage report within a specified amount of time from receiving a grant. all grants are approved by the board of trustees during regular board meetings and are recorded in the minutes.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Grant-making to qualified nonprofit organizations in chelan, douglas, and okanogan counties. award college scholarships to qualifying applicants in chelan, douglas, and okanogan counties. cfncw solicits, manages, and distributes permanent charitable endowments established by private citizens.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley YMCA | Wenatchee, WA | — | $4,309,024 |
| Columbia Valley Community Health | Wenatchee, WA | — | $2,159,069 |
| Methow Housing Trust | Winthrop, WA | — | $1,581,308 |
| Chelan-Douglas Land Trust | Wenatchee, WA | — | $621,667 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Foundation | Wenatchee, WA | — | $563,304 |
| Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Wenatchee, WA | — | $542,701 |
| Lake Chelan Community Service Council | Manson, WA | — | $405,000 |
| Confluence Health Foundation | Wenatchee, WA | — | $277,547 |
| Wenatchee Valley Humane Society | Wenatchee, WA | — | $268,049 |
| Methow Valley School District | Winthrop, WA | — | $230,000 |
| Methow Conservancy | Winthrop, WA | — | $212,116 |
| Icicle Creek Center for the Arts | Leavenworth, WA | — | $201,199 |
| Sustainable Ncw | Wenatchee, WA | — | $194,939 |
| Wenatchee Outdoors | Wenatchee, WA | — | $150,000 |
| Wenatchee River Institute | Leavenworth, WA | — | $148,370 |
| Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council | Wenatchee, WA | — | $141,994 |
| The Brave Warrior Project | Wenatchee, WA | — | $134,986 |
| Chief Seattle Council - Boy Scouts of America | Seattle, WA | — | $134,680 |
| Jamie's Place | Winthrop, WA | — | $130,630 |
| Garden Terrace Senior Living | Wenatchee, WA | — | $112,843 |
| Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival | Twisp, WA | — | $109,645 |
| Washington State Grange Foundation | Olympia, WA | — | $109,200 |
| Public School Funding Alliance | Winthrop, WA | — | $101,990 |
| Washington Apple Education Foundation | Wenatchee, WA | — | $100,000 |
| Upper Valley Mend | Leavenworth, WA | — | $97,192 |
The 25 largest of 571 grants listed on the return. 371 grants to individuals ($700K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Ncw accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Ncw's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Ncw give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $20,708,888 in grants paid (571 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Ncw funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Wenatchee Valley YMCA (WA), $4.31M, Columbia Valley Community Health (WA), $2.16M, Methow Housing Trust (WA), $1.58M, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (WA), $622K and Wenatchee Valley College Foundation (WA), $563K.