Columbia Basin Foundation
- Assets
- $15.5m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Ephrata, WA
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1733104
Organization Overview
Columbia Basin Foundation is located in Ephrata, WA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Columbia Basin Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia Basin 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 12/2023, Columbia Basin Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Columbia Basin Foundation has awarded 177 individual grants totaling $4,170,862. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLUMBIA BASIN FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WITH A COLLECTION OF PERMANENT CHARITABLE FUNDS SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGE OF DONORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CITIZENS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO: ASSIST DONORS TO CREATE CHARITABLE FUNDS AND TO DISTRIBUTE PROCEEDS THEREFROM IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR'S INTENTS, BE A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD OF THOSE RESOURCES, USE DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS WISELY TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND BE A CONSTRUCTIVE CATALYST IN THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND TO SHAPE EFFECTIVE RESPONSES TO THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, 257 GRANTS AND/OR SPONSORSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED, TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR WORK DIRECTLY BENEFITING RESIDENTS OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN. GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PLACE A PRIORITY ON PROJECTS THATHELP BUILD THE COMMUNITY AND HELP STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND BENEFIT A BROAD SEGMENT OF THE LOCAL POPULATION.
IN 2023, 158 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN BASED ON MERIT, SCHOOL PARTICIPATION, GRADE POINT AVERAGE, AND/OR NEED. THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE USED TO AID THE INDIVIDUAL IN OBTAINING A HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Reagan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Thomsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harald Dilling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean Frazier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Mickelsen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Shank Board Member | 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 | $1,569,030 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,569,030 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $356,411 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $146,886 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,072,327 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,366,285 |
| 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. | $175,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,566 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $58,749 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $562 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,226 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,290 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $90,476 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,909 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,641 |
| Office expenses | $19,926 |
| Information technology | $23,677 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,546 |
| Travel | $6,750 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,966 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,905 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,929,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,090 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,488,737 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $14,002,153 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,507,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,911 |
| Grants payable | $13,800 |
| 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 | $19,711 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,485,592 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,002,677 |
| 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 | $15,507,980 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Columbia Basin Foundation has awarded $692,335 in support to 33 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALMIRA SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $145,260 |
MOSES LAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $51,701 |
NCW TECH ALLIANCE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $64,000 |
THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $38,500 |
UNITED WAY FOX CITIES PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |