Vista Hermosa Foundation
Accepts applications
Vista Hermosa Foundation is a private foundation in Pasco, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $54,084 and the largest $317,595. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$54,084
- Largest grant$317,595
- Assets$178 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.7 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.7 million | 92 | $167 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 86 | $178 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Akure 3713 East A Street, Pasco, WA 99301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 546-5999 |
| What to submit | The request should contain information requested by the foundation and deemed pertinent by the applicant. |
| Deadlines | There are currently five grant cycles per year, with submission deadlines of 2/1, 4/1, 8/1 and 10/1. |
| Restrictions | Funds will only be used for the purposes allowed by the IRS and other government agencies related to the grants from private foundations. In particular, no funds will be used for lobbying purposes or aid in the election of public officials. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vista Hermosa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $953,942 in 18 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $1.3 million |
| California | 12 | $791,178 |
| Washington | 17 | $459,725 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $447,596 |
| Michigan | 5 | $425,357 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $382,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $349,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $297,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $210,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $130,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Crs haiti grant | $317,595 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Suraksha grant | $313,867 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Pcmed grant | $310,873 |
| Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc | Sao new grant | $206,317 |
| Beyond Borders Inc | Haiti new project grant | $200,000 |
| Capable | Capable grant | $200,000 |
| Kupenda for the Children | Kupenda grant | $200,000 |
| National Immigration Forum | Nif final grant | $200,000 |
| World Vision | East africa grant | $200,000 |
| Opportunity International Inc | Oi grant | $197,000 |
| Asociacion Mexicana de Transformacion Rural Y Urbana | Chiapas grant | $153,474 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | Kajiado grant | $150,735 |
| Gravis USA | Gravis grant | $149,000 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | Haiti grant | $133,649 |
| Nomi Network | Nomi grant | $125,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Mp3k grant | $110,000 |
| Floresta USA Inc | Mision integral new grant | $105,000 |
| Frontier Behavioral Health | Shelton award | $100,000 |
| Head First Development | Christmas donation | $100,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | General op grant | $100,000 |
| Faith in Action Network | Opodne grant | $100,000 |
| Sustainable Action International | Sai grant | $100,000 |
| Shivi Development Society | Shivi grant | $95,000 |
| Floresta USA Inc | Haiti grant | $90,000 |
| Prosper Mama Africa Inc | Pma grant | $90,000 |
| World Renew | Sahibganj grant | $86,656 |
| Oasis India | Oasis grant | $85,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Opagma grant | $82,500 |
| Communities Organizing for Haitian Engagement and Development (Cofhed) | Cofhed grant | $80,000 |
| Spark Microgrants | Spark grant | $75,000 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | Turkana grant | $72,413 |
| New Roots Haiti | New roots grant | $70,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Tierra nativa grant | $70,000 |
| Xilotl Asociacin Para El Desarrollo Social Ac | Sasa! New grant | $70,000 |
| Mennonite Central Committee US | Turkana grant | $69,429 |
| Groundswell International Inc | Guatemala grant | $65,000 |
| World Renew | Katilu grant | $62,000 |
| Mwanzo | Mwanzo grant | $60,000 |
| Asociacion Mexicana de Transformacion Rural Y Urbana | Sasa! Grant | $60,000 |
| Africa Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries | Alarm grant | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Broetje
- Ralph Broetje
- Suzanne Broetje
- Roger Bairstow
- Shaun Broetje
- Tyler Broetje
- Callie Sims
- Omar Escalera
Questions people ask
Does Vista Hermosa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are currently five grant cycles per year, with submission deadlines of 2/1, 4/1, 8/1 and 10/1..
How much does Vista Hermosa Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $54,084.
Who runs Vista Hermosa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheryl Broetje (President), Ralph Broetje (Treasurer), Suzanne Broetje (Chair) and Roger Bairstow (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Vista Hermosa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and faith communities.