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With the generosity of our donors, we strengthen communities across Eastern Washington, North Idaho, and beyond.

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Rich Hadley Memorial Fund

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Jim & Georgia Hedley Fund

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Douglas Family Fund

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Julia Klaue Preston Fund

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George Soetje Charitable Fund

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Richard A. Vandervert Landscaping and Environmental Fund

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Elsa C. Distelhorst and Elisabeth A. Daehlin Charitable Fund

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Oakesdale Community Endowed Fund

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The Dale Dean Martin “Built Different” Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Sparking Nonprofit Synergy in North Idaho

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The Exchange Club of Spokane

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VOA Crosswalk Shelter Serves Spokane’s Most Vulnerable Youth

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David L. and Francis G. Ray Scholarship Fund

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Power Family Fund

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Art & Tiia Brown Fund for Safe Passage

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Oakesdale Community Fund and Hearts in Harrington Fund

Empowering Refugee Women in Spokane: Faith Hayflich launches the Spokane Community Refugee Fund.

Empowering Refugee Women in Spokane: Faith Hayflich launches the Spokane Community Refugee Fund

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The Wolff Family

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Making Waves with Just 5%

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Activating Compassion: Generation Alive

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Leaving a Legacy: Robert & Nancy Benson Fund

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Professional Advisor Spotlight: Michael Altringer

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Meet PJ Watters Hawley. She is passionate about the work she does at Innovia.

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Helping Young Families Flourish: Roger and Mona Crawford Fund supports Lumen High School

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Establishing a Safety Net for Elderly Residents: Waterford Residents Fund

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Michael Conley Fund: Committing to Social Justice

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Carrying Forward a Family Legacy of Community Activism

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Lincoln County Economic Development Council: Buoying Small Businesses During the Pandemic

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“If you love your community, you need to invest in your community.”

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Professional Advisor Spotlight: Diane J. Kiepe, Douglas Eden

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Local scholarship helps EWU student achieve in the classroom and on the field

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Coalition develops fund to address domestic violence rates in Spokane County

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Family of active volunteer institutes fund to continue familial investment in Pullman community

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Art scholarship developed with hopes of inspiring the next generation of artists

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Helping Spokane one smile at a time: Local dental society establishes scholarship in honor of beloved oral surgeon

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Washington Trust Bank Endowment Fund provides $200,000 to Ronald McDonald House

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Supporting literacy, public education and the future of news in the Inland Northwest

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Scholarship benefits Freeman high school in memory of Spokane County woman

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Couple establishes fund to benefit Coeur d’Alene area

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“I’m committed to being of service to others and to the community in which I work and live.”

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Spokane Indians Baseball Club establishes fund to benefit Spokane River

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“I think the most important gift you can give anyone is the opportunity to get an education.”

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Spokane resident’s generosity lives on through memorial fund in honor of his sister

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Couple creates scholarship fund for high-achieving students with financial need

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Newport-Priest River Rotary funds benefit education

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Scholarship honors late educator by supporting Cheney High School seniors

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Couple establishes fund to benefit North Idaho charities, including camp for young cancer survivors

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“Pullman has been a very good, supportive community. I want to help it stay that way.”

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Shelter feeds and houses Spokane’s homeless youth

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The Women’s Hearth provides haven for homeless women

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Retired cattle rancher establishes second career as philanthropist

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Philanthropic couple establishes seed fund at Innovia Foundation

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North Idaho dentists establish scholarship for dentistry education

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Sadir Khan Grotto establishes $1 million endowment at Innovia Foundation

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“Ritzville is a really nice town and a great place to live. We want to help keep it going strong for years to come.”

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Colfax farmer’s fund fulfills late wife’s philanthropic dreams

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Creating an agency endowment was a SNAP

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Mayor supports Spokane through civic benefit fund

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“We’ve sort of risen from the ashes. We’re calling it Spokane Art School V.2.”

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Beloved cat inspires new fund to support Kootenai Humane Society

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College Spark Foundation honors education advocate with fund for low-income families

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Couple establishes charitable remainder trust to leave an altruistic legacy

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Parents establish fund to support Mead schools in memory of their daughter

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“We are so blessed. It is a privilege to be able to give back to the community.”

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Pilot’s memorial fund provides scholarships for women studying math or science

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“We wanted a tangible way to carry on Eric’s legacy of love and service.”

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Pullman family supports outdoor camp programs for children

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Dowling Bros. Scholarship Fund will benefit rural students for years to come

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“It is an investment in our most valuable resource – our youth.”

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Family teaches philanthropy to grandchildren

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