THE AVISTA FOUNDATION
https://www.avistafoundation.org
$12.6M
Total Assets (2023)
$2.1M
Total Giving (2023)
526
Grants on File (2023–2023)
$4K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Latisha Hill
Phone
5094958750
Deadlines
Various
How to Apply
The required application is online at www.avistafoundation.org or call 509 495-2045.
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 Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $20
Median: $500
Avg: $4K
Max: $350K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Latisha Hill | President | — |
| Tracy Van Orden | Treasurer | — |
| Kristine Meyer | Executive Director | — |
| Alec Mesdag | Director | — |
| David J Meyer | Director | — |
| Steve Vincent | Director | — |
| Kevin Christie | Director | — |
| Chris Schlothauer | Director | — |
| Dennis Vermillion | Vice President | — |
Grants Awarded (526 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWU Foundation | Cheney, WA | $350,000 | EWU Catalyst Building | 2023 |
| United Way of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | $98,000 | Annual Support | 2023 |
| Volunteers of America | Spokane, WA | $50,000 | Crosswalk Youth Shelter | 2023 |
| United Human Services of AK | Juneau, AK | $31,250 | Teal Street Center | 2023 |
| Maddie's Place | Spokane, WA | $30,000 | Phase 2 Operations | 2023 |
| Spokane Symphony Society | Spokane, WA | $30,000 | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Volunteers of America | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Crosswalk Youth Shelter 2.0 | 2023 |
| AWB Institute | Olympia, WA | $25,000 | Remote Worker Certification program | 2023 |
| Providence INW Foundation | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Heart Institute support | 2023 |
| Innovia Foundation | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Homelessness R&R Diversion Fund | 2023 |
| Boys Girls Club of Spokane County | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Northtown Campus Replacement | 2023 |
| Cheney Depot Society | Cheney, WA | $25,000 | Cheney Depot Rehabilitation Project - Phase 3 | 2023 |
| Spokane Guilds School | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Capital Campaign support | 2023 |
| Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Glen Tana Property campaign | 2023 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Operational Costs & Capital support | 2023 |
| HBPA dba Nuestras Raices | Spokane, WA | $25,000 | Small Business Start-Up Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Southern Oregon Historical Society | Medford, OR | $20,000 | Public Event Center support | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | $20,000 | bulk food acquisition + transport | 2023 |
| Communities in Schools | Spokane, WA | $20,000 | Addressing Trauma in Students | 2023 |
| Carl Maxey Center | Spokane, WA | $20,000 | Capital Campaign support | 2023 |
| Mid-City Concerns | Spokane, WA | $20,000 | Kitchen expansion - new tilt skillet | 2023 |
| KSPS Public Television | Spokane, WA | $20,000 | Community Impact Pillars support | 2023 |
| La Clinica Del Valle | Medford, OR | $20,000 | Acute Care Clinic Expansion | 2023 |
| University of Idaho Foundation | Moscow, ID | $17,500 | 2023 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival support | 2023 |
| Spokane Civic Theatre | Spokane, WA | $15,000 | Replace Stage lighting and Sound Equipment | 2023 |