As we reflect on another year of impact in our communities, we are deeply grateful for the generosity and leadership of people in our region, investing in our communities to transform lives and seize the opportunity we have to make our world a better place. Through your trusted partnership, we supported our most vulnerable neighbors and inspired others to do the same. We preserved the beauty of our parks and natural spaces. We helped refugees find compassionate connections and local students pursue their passion. This is Who we are.

Together, we invested over $10 million in grants and scholarships in Eastern Washington and North Idaho during FY22. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our donors, communities across our region are stronger, including diverse populations from small farming communities to large city centers.

It is through partnership with our expanding network of engaged nonprofit, business, education and government leaders that we generate transformational impact. This is Who brings broadband access to our most rural communities, provides uplifting resources for our neighbors experiencing homelessness and empowers victims of violent crimes to take back their lives.

It is through the commitment of over 300 volunteers and Leadership Council members that we reach every mile of our 20-county region across Eastern Washington and North Idaho, better understanding the opportunities before us. This is Who brings the voice of our communities to our work, enabling us to strategically confront ever-changing local challenges.

Finally, it is through our shared vision of a better world that we catalyze change with the LaunchNW initiative. This is Who advances opportunity for every child, prosperity for every family and growth for our economy by removing barriers to post-high school achievement and career training.

Creating a more prosperous and vibrant region requires us to be resilient, innovative and collaborative. As your community foundation, we cannot do this on our own. Community philanthropy takes all of us working together to promote the welfare of others.
Every year, every week and every moment are a chance for us to invest in vibrant, sustainable communities that support equity, creativity and learning, which drives lasting impact. We are so grateful for our trusted relationships and the positive change they produce. Together, we will continue to uphold our mission and vision.

Each story told on the following pages is reflective of your generosity and dedication to our region, proving This is Who we are. We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating our wonderful communities, the unwavering values we share and the remarkable future ahead.

Board Officers Fiscal Year 2023

Tyler Lafferty
President

Rick Rasmussen
Vice President

Marcelo Morales
Secretary-Treasurer

Geraldine Lewis
Immediate Past President

Directors Fiscal Year 2023

Helo Hancock

Margo Hill

Scott Hutsell

Bob Larson

Ryan Nipp

Jeff Philipps

Gary Stokes

Patricia Wright