Private foundation · EIN 75-3003371

The Avista Foundation

Accepts applications Matching-gift program Most grants match employee donations; usually not open to applications.

Spokane, WA

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202601349349104595
Total assets (EOY)$10,558,908
Grants paid$2,243,054
Typical (median) grant$1,000
Grants listed577
Giving in home state (WA)83%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K456
$5K–$25K106
$25K–$100K14
$100K+1

Smallest $20 · Largest $350,000

Geographic focus

WA
83%
ID
10%
AK
4%
OR
3%
MT
0%
DC
0%
FL
0%
MD
0%

Common purposes

matchinggiftsfooddollarsdoerspantrydonationyouthavistascholarsprojectspokanecommunityschoolsponsorship

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,423,956$12,636,988633
2024$2,045,737$11,853,755607
2025$2,243,054$10,558,908577

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactKristine Meyer
AddressPO Box 3727, Spokane, WA, 992203727
Phone5094958156
Form & materialsThe required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156.
DeadlinesVarious
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 Eastern and Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Eastern Washington University FoundationCheney, WACatalyst Building$350,000
Upper Columbia Resource Conservation And Development DistrictSpokane Valley, WAcooling island at Scale House Market$60,000
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAIIAT Units Energy Meter for Generative AI Usage Project$55,000
Spokane SymphonySpokane, WAGeneral Operating Support$55,000
Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationPullman, WABehavioral Health Patient Space in the ER$50,000
Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WASupport the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce$50,000
Spokane Area Business FoundationSpokane, WASupport the Safe & Healthy Spokane Taskforce$50,000
Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WAGlen Tana$41,666
Friends Of KspsSpokane, WACommunity Impact Pillars Sponsor$40,000
United Human Services Of AkJuneau, AKTeal Street Center$31,250
Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA2025 Boulevard Race$30,000
Washington State University FoundationPullman, WAPower Systems Engineering Program & 4H Science Day Kits & Rural Clubs Support$27,150
Providence Inw FoundationSpokane, WAMedical Supplies & Heart Institute Campaign$25,000
Community Cancer FundSpokane, WA2024 Boulevard Race$25,000
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAGeneral Operating Support$25,000
University Of Idaho FoundationMoscow, IDAvista Scholars$20,500
Cancer CantSpokane, WAcapital campaign$20,000
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAOpportunity NE Resident Leadership & Workforce Development Program$20,000
MobiusSpokane, WABOGO Membership Support & Wattson Maintenance$20,000
University Of Idaho FoundationMoscow, ID2025 Jazz Festival$20,000
University Of Washington FoundationSeattle, WAAdvancing Rural and Urban Health & Airlift Northwest$16,250
Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WAToms Turkey Drive$15,490
Hispanic Business Professional Association Dba Nuestras RaicesSpokane, WAiSin Miedo al Exito! Success with Confidence$15,000
Juneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKHOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund$13,500
Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WABite2Go 25 26$12,750
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