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The Avista Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 75-3003371 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $4.3M
- Grants reported
- 1,184
- Median grant
- $750
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 577 | $2.2M |
| 2024 | 607 | $2M |
Where The Avista Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | Catalyst Building 5 of 10 | 2024 | $350K |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Catalyst Building | 2025 | $350K |
| United Way of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | Annual Support | 2024 | $97K |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 8 EA Terminals for EE Power Lab | 2024 | $72K |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District | Spokane Valley, WA | cooling island at Scale House Market | 2025 | $60K |
| Spokane Symphony | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | 2025 | $55K |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | IIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project | 2025 | $55K |
| Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation | Pullman, WA | Behavioral Health Patient Space in the ER | 2025 | $50K |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inland NW | Spokane, WA | Capital Pledge | 2024 | $50K |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation | Spokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | 2025 | $50K |
| Panhandle Affordable Housing Alliance | Hayden, ID | Miracles on Britton | 2024 | $50K |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation | Spokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | 2025 | $50K |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Glen Tana | 2025 | $41.7K |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Glen Tana Property | 2024 | $41.7K |
| Friends of KSPS | Spokane, WA | Community Impact Pillars Sponsor | 2025 | $40K |
| United Human Services of AK | Juneau, AK | Teal Street Center | 2024 | $31.3K |
| United Human Services of AK | Juneau, AK | Teal Street Center | 2025 | $31.3K |
| Spokane Symphony Society | Spokane, WA | General Support | 2024 | $30K |
| Friends of KSPS | Spokane, WA | Community Impact Pillars Support | 2024 | $30K |
| Community Cancer Fund | Spokane, WA | 2025 Boulevard Race | 2025 | $30K |
| Inland NW Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | Harold Balaz | 2024 | $30K |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | Power Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support | 2025 | $27.2K |
| Community Cancer Fund | Spokane, WA | 2024 Boulevard Race | 2025 | $25K |
| Career Path Services | Spokane, WA | Dignified Workday | 2024 | $25K |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners SNAP | Spokane, WA | Homeless Services Centralized Diversion Fund | 2024 | $25K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Kristine Meyer
- Address
- PO Box 3727 Spokane, WA, 992203727
- Phone
- 5094958156
- Deadlines
- Various
- Application materials
- The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156.
- Restrictions
- The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho portions of Eastern and Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Avista Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.