Columbia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Columbia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Moses Lake, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$216,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $189,500 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $189,500 | 21 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $216,500 | 20 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Columbia Family Foundation 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.
What Columbia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $134,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $40,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $27,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Athletics & Activities | Youth athletics fund | $50,000 |
| Educate Bwindi | Food, mattresses & windows | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Basin | General fund & campaign for kids | $25,000 |
| Columbia Basin Allied Arts | Lucy loves desi show | $15,000 |
| Big Sky Youth Empowerment | Mentoring youth | $12,000 |
| Angelman Syndrome Foundation | Advance awareness of angelman syndrome | $10,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Foundation | Emergency scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture | Artistic & cultural exhibits | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation | Healing garden | $10,000 |
| City of Moses Lake | Paths & trails | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount | Recreational opportunites | $5,000 |
| Matthew Campbell Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Moses Lake Food Bank | Food for families | $5,000 |
| Moses Lake Sister City Exchange | Imrpovements to park | $5,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Woodland | Bleacher & covered area | $5,000 |
| Warm Springs Preserve | Park restoration | $5,000 |
| Fire Fighters for Kids Foundation | Helping children in need | $2,500 |
| Central Basin Community Concert Association | Live music to the community | $1,000 |
| University of Pugent Sound | Women's soccer | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald H McGraw Jr
- Doreen S McGraw
- Elizabeth R McGraw
- Donald S McGraw
- James G McGraw
Questions people ask
Does Columbia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Columbia Family Foundation give?
$216,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Columbia Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald H McGraw Jr (President), Doreen S McGraw (Vice-President/Secretary), Elizabeth R McGraw (Treasurer) and Donald S McGraw (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Columbia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.