Press Release

Innovia Foundation Awards More Than $314,000 in Scholarships SPOKANE, WA, July 2021 — Innovia Foundation recently awarded more than $314,000 in scholarships to 124 students throughout Eastern Washington and NorthIdaho for the 2021-2022 school year. The Foundation manages over 30 scholarship programs on behalf of donors who have established funds to support access to higher […]

SPOKANE, WA, July 29, 2021 — Innovia Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the second annual photography contest focusing on the theme of “Reimagining Our Communities.” This year has seen many challenges for everyone with the global pandemic. However, one benefit has been making us appreciate the small moments, and here at Innovia,

Spokane, WA. June 11, 2021—Innovia Foundation and Parker Toyota announced a partnership in support of the Coeur d’Alene School District’s #CDAReadsSummer Program to promote reading success for K-5 students. Over 800 pre-identified K-5 students have been invited to attend #CDAReads this summer. Twice a week in June and July, students will be transported by bus

Upper Clearwater Leadership Fund Created to Benefit Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho Counties Spokane, WA. May 19, 2021—Innovia Foundation announces the establishment of the Upper Clearwater Leadership Council Fund to benefit nonprofit organizations serving Lewis, Clearwater and Idaho Counties. This new fund was established in partnership with Innovia’s Upper Clearwater Leadership Council (UCLC) whose members are

Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County Buys Northtown Property from Innovia Foundation SPOKANE, WA, March 12, 2021 — Innovia Foundation announced today that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County has purchased the Northtown Boys & Girls Clubs property that was previously held by the BGC Supporting Organization, a separate 501(c)(3) organization at

COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds for Eastern Washington Accepting Applications through March 8 SPOKANE, WA, February 12, 2021 — Innovia Foundation announces a third round of grant funding available to community-based organizations engaged in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in Eastern Washington. Applications for funding are being accepted through March 8, and grant recipients will

Innovia Foundation accepting applications for Equinox Grant Program beginning Monday SPOKANE, WA, February 11, 2021—Innovia Foundation, in partnership with Equinox Foundation, is accepting applications to provide grants for the benefit of communities in Bonner and Boundary counties of North Idaho beginning on February 15. Applications will be considered from nonprofit organizations addressing a variety of

SPOKANE, WA, February 10, 2021—Innovia Foundation recently received a $150,000 grant aimed at strengthening school-community partnerships and increasing postsecondary success for students in five rural Eastern Washington communities. This grant, from the College Spark Outcomes Acceleration fund launches a two-year pilot project as part of Innovia Foundation’s Say Yes to Education initiative. The first phase

SPOKANE, WA, January 26, 2021—Innovia Foundation announces a $25,000 grant to the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce to help support The Hotspot at Deer Park, a coworking space which opened in November 2020. This grant is made possible with funding from Washington Trust Bank to assist with COVID-19 business recovery efforts. The Chamber of Commerce

SPOKANE, WA, December 15, 2020 — Innovia Foundation is currently accepting applications through its Community Grants and Arts & Culture Grants programs to organizations impacted by COVID-19 and summer wildfires. These two grant programs are open through January 22. Grant recipients will be announced by March 17.  The Community Grants program will prioritize funding requests