Community Foundation For Southwest Washington
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Community Foundation For Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vancouver, Washington, registered in 1984, with $42,748,028 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
610 Esther St Ste 201, Vancouver, WA, 98660 EIN 91-1246778 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$42.7M
▲ 243.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.6M
Net assets
$392.5M
Employees
15
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Community Foundation For Southwest Washington: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating136 mo reserves · +19% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Foundation For Southwest Washington: 136 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Community Foundation For Southwest Washington: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Foundation For Southwest Washington: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The foundation is a charitable granting organization whose mission is to inspire a culture of giving to create a vibrant and engaged community.
Contact & location
- Address
- 610 Esther St Ste 201, Vancouver, WA, 98660
- City
- Vancouver
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19.1M (FY2013) to $42.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9.3MNet assets $392.5M
Operating margin
19.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$401.8M
Total liabilities
$9.3M
Net assets
$392.5M
Salaries & benefits
$1.7M
5% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,748,028▲244% | $34,597,892▲43.0% | $392,548,790▲6.0% | $401,843,003▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $12,440,734▼37.7% | $24,201,003▼11.9% | $370,470,728▲2.8% | $379,675,532▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,967,776▼78.0% | $27,470,221▼3.2% | $360,293,797▼11.2% | $369,113,662▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $90,924,974▲328% | $28,377,723▼1.3% | $405,772,181▲27.4% | $413,342,244▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,245,317▼16.8% | $28,762,891▲78.9% | $318,446,696▲2.5% | $320,798,451▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,533,433▲2.7% | $16,073,427▼9.5% | $310,575,526▲15.8% | $312,970,135▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,868,679▼77.8% | $17,751,085▼16.6% | $268,278,542▼4.5% | $271,078,884▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,131,937▲33.0% | $21,297,007▲135% | $280,879,682▲57.1% | $283,267,945▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $84,308,651▲168% | $9,073,916▼2.2% | $178,834,680▲78.4% | $181,372,576▲76.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,399,973▲200% | $9,277,957▲0.9% | $100,252,417▲24.1% | $102,940,316▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,474,080▼45.1% | $9,194,173▲12.8% | $80,797,573▲4.8% | $83,614,999▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $19,075,973 | $8,149,698▲16.0% | $77,089,505▲30.6% | $80,166,552▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,026,153▼19.5% | $59,029,359▲7.8% | $62,321,268▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,724,211▼23.4% | $54,763,802▼5.4% | $57,827,280▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $11,384,187 | $57,904,642 | $60,827,236 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Matthew Morton — $261,523 (0.76% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Morton | President | 40 | $261,523 |
| Janie Spurgeon | Exec Vp and Cdo | 40 | $167,474 |
| Rachon Hanson | Cfo | 40 | $111,490 |
| Esra Khalil | Program Officer | 40 | $101,985 |
| Andy Silver | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Brian Riffel | Director | 2 | — |
| Cristhian Canseco Juarez | Director | 2 | — |
| George Middleton | Director | 2 | — |
| John Deeder | Chair | 2 | — |
| Karissa Lowe | Director | 2 | — |
| Kim Capeloto | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Kristy Weaver | Director | 2 | — |
| Lai-lani Ovalles | Director | 2 | — |
| T Randall Grove | Director | 2 | — |
| Vanessa Gaston | Secretary | 2 | — |
Grants received · $5.6M total
66 grants to Community Foundation For Southwest Washington totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $43,750 |
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2023 | $102,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $17,821 |
| Peacehealth | Community benefit | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,870 |
| Inatai Foundation | Project or program support | 2022 | $500,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Civic engagement | 2022 | $425,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $90,300 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Peacehealth | Housing assistance | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $13,773 |
Grants made · $30.9M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $30.9M in FY2024. All grants made by Community Foundation For Southwest Washington →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached | — | $30,901,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Foundation For Southwest Washington a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Foundation For Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1246778, based in Vancouver, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Foundation For Southwest Washington's EIN?
- Community Foundation For Southwest Washington's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1246778.
- How much revenue does Community Foundation For Southwest Washington report?
- Community Foundation For Southwest Washington reported $42,748,028 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Community Foundation For Southwest Washington's spending goes to programs?
- Community Foundation For Southwest Washington spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Community Foundation For Southwest Washington have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Foundation For Southwest Washington A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Community Foundation For Southwest Washington's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Community Foundation For Southwest Washington's latest Form 990 is $261,523, paid to Matthew Morton (President).
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Data for Community Foundation For Southwest Washington (EIN 91-1246778) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.