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Towne Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLINGHAM, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Barbara T Brown Pres. It holds total assets of $690K. Annual income is reported at $43K. Total assets have decreased from $916K in 2011 to $690K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Utah and Arizona. According to available records, Towne Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $137K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $22K in 2020 to $29K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $54K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Arizona and Utah. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Towne Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, AZ, UT.
Towne Foundation has distributed a total of $137K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
Towne Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Towne Foundation is headquartered in BELLINGHAM, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Brown Sankey | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Brown Hawken | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Sankey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joel Sankey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Hawken | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Hawken | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$690K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$690K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$137K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Land TrustLAND AND CRITICAL AREAS PROTECTION | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Skagit Land TrustLAND AND CRITICAL AREAS PROTECTION | Mount Vernon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ballard Food BankFEED THE HUNGRY | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Anacortes Family CenterPROVIDE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILI | Anacortes, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Food BankFEED THE HUNGRY | Bellingham, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Grand Canyon YouthUNIQUE & EDUCATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | Flagstaff, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Navajohopi ReliefPROVIDE FOR FAMILIES IN QUARANTINE | Salt Lake City, UT | $4K | 2021 |
| Backpack BrigadeTO FEED CHILDREN OVER THE WEEKENDS | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2021 |
| Anacortes Food BankFEED THE HUNGRY | Anacortes, WA | $4K | 2020 |