Gowest Foundation
- Assets
- $8.1m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $6.2m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Seatac, WA
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-1649328
Organization Overview
Gowest Foundation is located in Seatac, WA. The organization was established in 1997. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gowest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Gowest Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $906.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Gowest Foundation has awarded 93 individual grants totaling $2,072,866. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POWERED BY A NETWORK OF CREDIT UNIONS, WE ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HARNESS AND DELIVER RESOURCES THAT STRENGTHEN THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OPERATING IN ARIZONA, COLORADO, IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON AND WYOMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GRANTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDS TO CREDIT UNIONS AND THEIR STAFF FOR PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL LIVES OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gene Pelham Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelli Millhuff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Schrader Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Berquist Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nora Carpenter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Hoonjan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,090,270 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,090,270 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $159,974 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,250,244 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $465,178 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $212,506 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,263 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,265 |
| Office expenses | $4,901 |
| Information technology | $2,201 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,435 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $401 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,883 |
| Total functional expenses | $906,456 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,778,546 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,253 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,199,704 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,102,504 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,996 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $53,996 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,264,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $784,428 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,102,504 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Gowest Foundation has awarded $145,500 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EAST IDAHO CREDIT UNION CHAR FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RURAL ACCESS PROJECT GRANT | $50,000 |
FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS OREGON PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS WASHINGTON PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
SPOKANE LOW INCOME HOUSING CONSORTIUM PURPOSE: FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENTS FOR LAND ACQUISITION | $20,000 |
MAPS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DISASTER RESILIENCE GRANT | $10,000 |
WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT UNIONS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |