2023 Photography Contest Winners
We received over 100 submissions to the fourth annual Innovia Foundation Photo Contest: Together for Good. We are excited to share the winning images.
Civic Engagement
Nuestras Raíces
Nuestras Raíces serves the Hispanic community of the Inland Northwest. Their fund at Innovia, the Hispanic Business Professional Association Endowment, is about investing in the organization’s future.
Operation Fly Together Fund Supports Veterans
At Innovia Foundation, we are committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and active military families who call the Inland Northwest home.
“If you love your community, you need to invest in your community.”
Tri County Community Fund: Putting Local Dollars to Work “If you love your community, you need to invest in your community.” Inspired by this vision, an anonymous local donor established the Northeast Washington Community Fund to meet the greatest needs of Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties for generations to come. By expanding services that …
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KSPS partners with Innovia Foundation for 2020 Census outreach
One main objective of the Census is to accurately count residents of our region, so that federal funding goes to the right places. To encourage participation in the 2020 Census, Innovia Foundation partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington State Office of Financial Management to provide grant funding for organizations in Eastern Washington. Over $254,000 …
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Investing in our rural communities: Harrington Town Square
The town of Harrington, WA is home to a community of generous people who care about their neighbors. In 2007, a grant from Innovia helped renovate the historic Harrington Opera House. In 2019, Innovia awarded a $30,000 challenge grant to Harrington to build a town square. For every $1 the community contributes to the Harrington …
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Nonprofit vitalizes rural communities with leadership training courses
Rural Development Initiatives (RDI) is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting rural communities in today’s challenging economy. One of RDI’s primary methods of vitalizing rural communities is its Rural Community Leadership Program, a highly interactive course that is designed for a varied set of community members. Innovia Foundation, Avista, and Empire Health Foundation are the …
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Community funding partners invest in the education of Spokane’s youth
Along with eight other funders, Innovia Foundation is investing in the education – and thus the future success – of Spokane youth. By supporting at-risk students and helping local non-profits interact with schools, the Community Partners for Middle School Success (CPMSS) fund aims to improve educational attainment for students at Shaw and Garry middle schools. …
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Opening Books, Opening Doors helps kids meet grade level reading goals
Reading proficiency by third grade is a key predictor of whether a student will graduate high school and achieve career success. Seventy-five percent of students who struggle with reading in third grade never catch up, and they are four times as likely to drop out of high school. Opening Books, Opening Doors is a community …
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