Thank you for joining us in celebrating 50 transformational years of community impact across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. As your community foundation, we proudly sponsored over 40 events in every county of our region to celebrate our past, present and future together.
We are hosting a downtown Longest Table gathering as the kickoff event for Pomeroy’s America 250 celebrations! The event will bring residents together for a shared meal, community activities, and an evening movie experience. This event is organized by a community partner; details are subject to change. Please check back closer to the event for […]
We will host a Fourth of July community BBQ and potluck in downtown Lewiston, creating a space for neighbors to gather, share a meal, and celebrate together! The event will include music, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This event is organized by a community partner; details are subject to change. Please check back closer to the […]
We will host a free community meal at Q’emiln Park in Post Falls, bringing together immigrant and refugee families, local residents, volunteers, and visitors to share food, stories, and cultural traditions. The event will feature dishes prepared by Feast World Kitchen chefs and attendees, as well as outdoor activities designed to foster cross-cultural connection, belonging, […]
Serving a 20-county region and six Native American tribes, we are the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
1974-2023
The groundwork for the Foundation was laid in 1974 as Spokane was preparing to host the World’s Fair. A group of concerned citizens inspired by the change that was mobilized by the World’s Fair, united around the need for a foundation that could focus on continued community revitalization. That year, the Junior League of Spokane founded the Greater Spokane Community Foundation, a new entity that replaced the original Spokane Foundation, which had been established in 1915 with a single trust.
In the 1970s and 1980s, the Foundation’s understanding of “community” grew, and began to reach beyond the Spokane area. Recognizing that people with common interests and concerns know best how to meet local needs, the Foundation’s service region expanded to include 10 counties in Eastern Washington, 10 counties in North Idaho and 6 tribal communities.
In 2018, the Foundation rebranded from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation (INWCF) to Innovia Foundation to reflect the innovative impact that the Foundation creates by building connections with donors, communities, volunteers and partners across the region.
