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Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr

Preselected recipients only Spokane, Washington · EIN 916252781

Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,950 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,671 and the largest $3,267. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,384 the year before.

17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,5106$159,581
2024$6,3845$167,083
2025$9,9506$172,152

How to apply

Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$7,444
Florida1$1,671
California1$835

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Spokesman Review - Christmas Fund
Spokane, WA
General$3,267
Shriners Hospital
Tampa, FL
Program support$1,671
NW Museum of Arts & Culture (Mac)
Spokane, WA
Program support$1,671
Fowler Methodist Church of Spokane
Spokane, WA
Program support$1,671
Volunteers of America of Spokane
Spokane, WA
Program support$835
The Salvation Army Estates Manager
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Program support$835

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr give?

$9,950 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,671.

Who runs Clarence Colby Memorial Fund Irr Tr?

Its 2025 filing lists Washington Trust Bank (Trustee).

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