The Avista Foundation
Historical FunderSpokane, Washington · EIN 75-3003371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded577
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Kristine Meyer |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 3727, Spokane WA 992203727 |
| Phone | 5094958156 |
| Form and materials | The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156. |
| Deadlines | Various |
| 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington University Foundation | Cheney, WA | Catalyst Building | $350,000 |
| Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development District | Spokane Valley, WA | cooling island at Scale House Market | $60,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | IIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project | $55,000 |
| Spokane Symphony | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation | Pullman, WA | Behavioral Health Patient Space in the ER | $50,000 |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation | Spokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | $50,000 |
| Spokane Area Business Foundation | Spokane, WA | Support the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce | $50,000 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | Glen Tana | $41,666 |
| Friends of KSPS | Spokane, WA | Community Impact Pillars Sponsor | $40,000 |
| United Human Services of AK | Juneau, AK | Teal Street Center | $31,250 |
| Community Cancer Fund | Spokane, WA | 2025 Boulevard Race | $30,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | Power Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support | $27,150 |
| Providence INW Foundation | Spokane, WA | Medical Supplies & Heart Institute Campaign | $25,000 |
| Community Cancer Fund | Spokane, WA | 2024 Boulevard Race | $25,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Moscow, ID | Avista Scholars | $20,500 |
| Cancer Cant | Spokane, WA | capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Opportunity NE Resident Leadership & Workforce Development Program | $20,000 |
| Mobius | Spokane, WA | BOGO Membership Support & Wattson Maintenance | $20,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Moscow, ID | 2025 Jazz Festival | $20,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Advancing Rural and Urban Health & Airlift Northwest | $16,250 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Toms Turkey Drive | $15,490 |
| Hispanic Business Professional Association Dba Nuestras Raices | Spokane, WA | iSin Miedo al Exito! Success with Confidence | $15,000 |
| Juneau Community Foundation | Juneau, AK | HOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund | $13,500 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Bite2Go 25 26 | $12,750 |
| Spokane Parks Foundation | Spokane, WA | Gabriels Challenge | $12,750 |
| Spokane Prevention of Abuse and Neglect Council Spo Can | Spokane, WA | HOPE-ful Spokane | $12,500 |
| 501 Commons DBA Washington State Opportunity Scholarship | Seattle, WA | Career & Technical Scholarships | $12,500 |
| 501 Commons DBA Washington State Opportunity Scholarship | Seattle, WA | Career & Technical Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Avista Scholars | $12,500 |
| Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation | Pullman, WA | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| WSU Foundation | Pullman, WA | Dennis Vermillion Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation | Pullman, WA | Avista Scholars | $10,500 |
| United Way of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | Annual Support | $10,156 |
| College Success Foundation | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | 2 FTE in 2 Valley Middle School for 1 School Yr | $10,000 |
| Global Neighborhood | Spokane, WA | Workforce and Sustainability Program | $10,000 |
| HUB Sports Center | Liberty Lake, WA | field expansion phase 2B | $10,000 |
| Inland Northwest Council Scouting America | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Lewiston Clarkston Partners Habitat for Humanity | Lewiston, ID | Roof Repair for L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity | $10,000 |
| Libraries of Stevens County Foundation | Loon Lake, WA | Upgrading Tech and Furnishings for Loon Lake and Chewelah Libraries | $10,000 |
| Spokane Arts Commission | Spokane, WA | Zine sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Tri State Hospital Foundation | Clarkston, WA | Clarkston High School Athletic Trainer | $10,000 |
| YWCA Spokane | Spokane, WA | Women of Achievement | $10,000 |
| EWU Foundation | Cheney, WA | Avista Scholars | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Spokane | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Dave James Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Innovia Foundation | Spokane, WA | KROC 3rd Grade Swim | $10,000 |
| Innovia Foundation | Spokane, WA | Launch NW - General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture | Spokane, WA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Spokane Community Colleges Foundation | Spokane, WA | Indigenous Healing Environments Across Lifeways IHEAL Centers | $10,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio | Spokane, WA | Rural Reporting Research | $10,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery | Spokane, WA | Emergency Respite Care | $10,000 |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Avista Scholars | $10,000 |
| YMCA of the Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | Early Learning and Child Care Services | $10,000 |
| Spokane Community Colleges Foundation | Spokane, WA | Tools for Tradespeople | $9,450 |
| Friends of Lake Spokane Parks | Nine Mile Falls, WA | Eagle Bluff Park Playground | $7,500 |
| La Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc Dba La Clinica | Medford, OR | grief support and education for children and families | $7,500 |
| Next Generation Hair Academy | Spokane, WA | Next Generation Cohort and Workshop Launch | $7,500 |
| Northwest Harvest | Seattle, WA | Annual Food Pantry Donation | $7,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 577 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,243,054 | 577 |
| 2024 | $2,045,737 | 607 |
| 2023 | $2,423,956 | 633 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104595
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3003371
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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