Donor Stories - Innovia Foundation

Donor Stories

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

Rich Hadley Memorial Fund

Jim & Georgia Hedley Fund

Douglas Family Fund

Julia Klaue Preston Fund

George Soetje Charitable Fund

Richard A. Vandervert Landscaping and Environmental Fund

Elsa C. Distelhorst and Elisabeth A. Daehlin Charitable Fund

Oakesdale Community Endowed Fund

The Dale Dean Martin “Built Different” Memorial Scholarship Fund

Sparking Nonprofit Synergy in North Idaho

The Exchange Club of Spokane

VOA Crosswalk Shelter Serves Spokane’s Most Vulnerable Youth

The Cheeley Family Fund

David L. and Francis G. Ray Scholarship Fund

Power Family Fund

Art & Tiia Brown Fund for Safe Passage

Oakesdale Community Fund and Hearts in Harrington Fund

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

The Wolff Family

Making Waves with Just 5%

Activating Compassion: Generation Alive

Leaving a Legacy: Robert & Nancy Benson Fund

Professional Advisor Spotlight: Michael Altringer

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

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

Establishing a Safety Net for Elderly Residents: Waterford Residents Fund

Michael Conley Fund: Committing to Social Justice

Carrying Forward a Family Legacy of Community Activism

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

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

Professional Advisor Spotlight: Diane J. Kiepe, Douglas Eden

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

Coalition develops fund to address domestic violence rates in Spokane County

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

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

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

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

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

Scholarship benefits Freeman high school in memory of Spokane County woman

Couple establishes fund to benefit Coeur d’Alene area

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

Spokane Indians Baseball Club establishes fund to benefit Spokane River

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

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

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

Newport-Priest River Rotary funds benefit education

Scholarship honors late educator by supporting Cheney High School seniors

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

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

Shelter feeds and houses Spokane’s homeless youth

The Women’s Hearth provides haven for homeless women

Retired cattle rancher establishes second career as philanthropist

Philanthropic couple establishes seed fund at Innovia Foundation

North Idaho dentists establish scholarship for dentistry education

Sadir Khan Grotto establishes $1 million endowment at Innovia Foundation

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

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

Creating an agency endowment was a SNAP

Mayor supports Spokane through civic benefit fund

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

Beloved cat inspires new fund to support Kootenai Humane Society

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

Couple establishes charitable remainder trust to leave an altruistic legacy

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

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

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

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

Pullman family supports outdoor camp programs for children

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

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

Family teaches philanthropy to grandchildren