The Avista Foundation
Private foundation · Spokane, WA · EIN 75-3003371 · reported 2025
577grants reported
$1,000median award
$200lower quartile
$20smallest grant
$2.2Mtotal paid
18states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 26 of its 577 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $17K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University Foundation Catalyst Building | Cheney, WA | $350,000 |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District Cooling island at Scale House Market | Spokane Valley, WA | $60,000 |
| Gonzaga University IIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project | Spokane, WA | $55,000 |
| Spokane Symphony | Spokane, WA | $55,000 |
| Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Behavioral Health Patient Space in the ER | Pullman, WA | $50,000 |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | Spokane, WA | $50,000 |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | Spokane, WA | $50,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Glen Tana | Spokane, WA | $41,666 |
| Friends of Ksps Community Impact Pillars Sponsor | Spokane, WA | $40,000 |
| United Human Services of AK Teal Street Center | Juneau, AK | $31,250 |
| Community Cancer Fund 2025 Boulevard Race | Spokane, WA | $30,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation Power Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support | Pullman, WA | $27,150 |
| Providence Inw Foundation Medical Supplies & Heart Institute Campaign | Spokane, WA | $25,000 |
| Community Cancer Fund 2024 Boulevard Race | Spokane, WA | $25,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | $25,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Avista Scholars | Moscow, ID | $20,500 |
| Cancer Cant Capital campaign | Spokane, WA | $20,000 |
| Gonzaga University Opportunity NE Resident Leadership & Workforce Development Program | Spokane, WA | $20,000 |
| Mobius BOGO Membership Support & Wattson Maintenance | Spokane, WA | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation 2025 Jazz Festival | Moscow, ID | $20,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Advancing Rural and Urban Health & Airlift Northwest | Seattle, WA | $16,250 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest Toms Turkey Drive | Spokane, WA | $15,490 |
| Hispanic Business Professional Association Dba Nuestras Raices ISin Miedo al Exito! Success with Confidence | Spokane, WA | $15,000 |
| Juneau Community Foundation HOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund | Juneau, AK | $13,500 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest Bite2Go 25 26 | Spokane, WA | $12,750 |
| Spokane Parks Foundation Gabriels Challenge | Spokane, WA | $12,750 |
| Spokane Prevention of Abuse and Neglect Council Spo Can HOPE-ful Spokane | Spokane, WA | $12,500 |
| 501 Commons Dba Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Career & Technical Scholarships | Seattle, WA | $12,500 |
| 501 Commons Dba Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Career & Technical Scholarships | Seattle, WA | $12,500 |
| Gonzaga University Avista Scholars | Spokane, WA | $12,500 |
| Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation | Pullman, WA | $12,500 |
| Wsu Foundation Dennis Vermillion Scholarship | Pullman, WA | $12,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation Avista Scholars | Pullman, WA | $10,500 |
| United Way of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | $10,156 |
| College Success Foundation | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Spokane County 2 FTE in 2 Valley Middle School for 1 School Yr | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Global Neighborhood Workforce and Sustainability Program | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Hub Sports Center Field expansion phase 2B | Liberty Lake, WA | $10,000 |
| Inland Northwest Council Scouting America | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Lewiston Clarkston Partners Habitat for Humanity Roof Repair for L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity | Lewiston, ID | $10,000 |
| Libraries of Stevens County Foundation Upgrading Tech and Furnishings for Loon Lake and Chewelah Libraries | Loon Lake, WA | $10,000 |
| Spokane Arts Commission Zine sponsorship | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Tri State Hospital Foundation Clarkston High School Athletic Trainer | Clarkston, WA | $10,000 |
| YWCA Spokane Women of Achievement | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Ewu Foundation Avista Scholars | Cheney, WA | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Gonzaga University Dave James Scholarship Fund | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Innovia Foundation KROC 3rd Grade Swim | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Innovia Foundation Launch NW - General Operating Support | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Spokane Community Colleges Foundation Indigenous Healing Environments Across Lifeways IHEAL Centers | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio Rural Reporting Research | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery Emergency Respite Care | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Whitworth University Avista Scholars | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Inland Northwest Early Learning and Child Care Services | Spokane, WA | $10,000 |
| Spokane Community Colleges Foundation Tools for Tradespeople | Spokane, WA | $9,450 |
| Friends of Lake Spokane Parks Eagle Bluff Park Playground | Nine Mile Falls, WA | $7,500 |
| LA Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center INC Dba LA Clinica Grief support and education for children and families | Medford, OR | $7,500 |
| Next Generation Hair Academy Next Generation Cohort and Workshop Launch | Spokane, WA | $7,500 |
| Northwest Harvest Annual Food Pantry Donation | Seattle, WA | $7,500 |
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