Community Foundation of Kittitas County
Invitation OnlyEllensburg, Washington · EIN 45-5622028 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver Police Department | Vancouver, WA | K-9 unit | $40,000 |
| City of Vancouver Fire Department | Vancouver, WA | Life saving equipment | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of SW WA | Vancouver, WA | Support for care and adoption efforts | $40,000 |
| Ranier School District | Ranier, OR | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $234,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533369349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5622028
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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