Private foundation · Spokane, WA
The Avista Foundation
Typical grant size
$200 – $500 – $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
278
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesVarious
ContactKristine Meyer · 5094958156
MaterialsThe required application is online at www.avistafoundation.org or call 509 495-8156.
RestrictionsThe 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 Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Eletric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Latisha Hill
President
Tracy Van Orden
Treasurer
Kristine Meyer
Executive Director
Alec Mesdag
Director
David J Meyer
Director
Steve Vincent
Director
Kevin Christie
Director
Chris Schlothauer
Director
Dennis Vermillion
Vice President
Heather Rosentrater
Director
Connie Hulbert
Director
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
17.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
2,055
Total grants awarded
$10.4M
Total amount
$5K
Average grant
$2.5M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.