Main Menu
Search
Main Menu
Search
Blue Innovia logo.
Main Menu
Menu
Blue Innovia logo.

Donor

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

Stories / By

If you are familiar with Spokane, you have probably seen the art of Harold Balazs. Balazs was responsible for many pieces of art throughout the community, including the “Lantern” sculpture outside the INB Performing Arts Center. He passed away in January of 2018, but his legacy endures through his art and through the many lives […]

Art scholarship developed with hopes of inspiring the next generation of artists Read More »

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

Stories / By

Mark and Diane Paxton met in dental school at the University of Washington and married in 1980. Their lives quickly filled with adventure, as they had two children and joined the Air Force together. They eventually relocated to Spokane, and Mark began to impact the community with his compassion and his skill for oral surgery,

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

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

Stories / By

Innovia Foundation announced a $200,000 donor-advised grant from the Washington Trust Bank Endowment to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest (RMHC). Historically, this is one of Innovia’s largest donor-advised grants. This grant will support the new $14.5 million Ronald McDonald House presently under construction, expected to be finished in January 2020. It

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

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

Stories / By

Supporting literacy, public education and the future of news in the Inland Northwest Established in March 2018 by the generosity of an anonymous donor, the new Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund will support literacy, journalistic integrity, and community discussion and dialogue through several different avenues. Innovia Foundation has partnered with The Spokesman-Review on this

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

Scholarship benefits Freeman high school in memory of Spokane County woman

Stories / By

After Spokane County resident Ellen Hawley passed away on June 13, 2018, her family established a memorial scholarship at Innovia Foundation to benefit students of Freeman High School. Ellen worked for the Freeman School District for 26 years, first as a volunteer and later as assistant to the Superintendent. She served several superintendents during her

Scholarship benefits Freeman high school in memory of Spokane County woman Read More »

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

Stories / By

Formerly a vice president at Whitworth University for 17 years, and now CEO of Spokane Teachers Credit Union since 2011, Tom Johnson understands the positive impact a strong nonprofit organization can have in a community. “I’ve spent my entire career in the nonprofit realm,” Tom said. “Whether it’s through professional or personal activities, I’m committed

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

Spokane Indians Baseball Club establishes fund to benefit Spokane River

Stories / By

The Spokane Indians Baseball Club established the Redband Rally Fund as part of a promotional campaign to connect citizens to the Spokane River. Dubbed the Redband Rally after the native redband trout, the campaign is raising funds to support local organizations devoted to river protection and educating citizens about work to clean up the river.

Spokane Indians Baseball Club establishes fund to benefit Spokane River Read More »

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

Stories / By

Rick Robinson dedicated 28 years of his career to HOTSTART. As the company’s CEO from 1990 until he retired in 2011, Rick helped the Spokane-based manufacturer of industrial engine heating systems grow into an international leader with 180 employees at locations around the world. Now, Rick is expressing his thanks to the people who continue

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

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

Stories / By

Former logger and long-time Spokane resident Raymond Muths, who died in 2015 at the age of 96, spent much of his life giving to community charities. Thanks to a fund at Innovia Foundation, his generosity and impact will live on. Upon his passing, Raymond left $2.35 million from his estate to establish the Madeleine Muths

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

Scroll to Top