Grow Your Impact
The Foundation’s investment goal is to earn, through a combination of appreciation and income, an annual return net of fees of at least 6 – 8%. Our average rate of return since 2015 is 7.26%.
| Year | Rate of Return (Gross) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.62% |
| 2023 | 11.37% |
| 2022 | -8.67% |
| 2021 | 13.22% |
| 2020 | 13.26% |
| 2019 | 19.74% |
| 2018 | -4.36% |
| 2017 | 13.65% |
| 2016 | 7.75% |
| 2015 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 5.70% |
Our Finance Committee includes local experts who establish and oversee the financial integrity of the foundation. They ensure that our budget includes funding for nonprofit support and for the board’s priorities of racial and social justice. They adopt policies for strong financial oversight and lead the foundation’s annual audit and tax filing.
2025
Mountain Pacific Bank – SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Racquel is a graduate of California State University, Los Angeles, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a minor in Economics. She went on to receive her MBA in Finance from the University of La Verne, graduating at the top of her class, and is also an alumna of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. With 30 years of progressive accounting experience across public and private sectors, including 15 years in the banking industry, Racquel brings a wealth of expertise. Prior to joining Mountain Pacific Bank, she spent seven years at Starbucks Corporation, where she successfully managed global SOX compliance and held several accounting leadership positions. Her expertise spans government regulations, strategic analysis, financial management, internal controls, and compliance.
Racquel is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She serves as a board member for multiple local organizations and actively volunteers with several charities in the area.
Her involvement with the Finance Committee of the Community Foundation of Snohomish County exemplifies her dedication to making a positive impact. This role provides opportunities to influence the foundation’s resource management and allocation, directly contributing to the effectiveness of community projects and services that improve local lives and environments. By leveraging her professional skills, Racquel engages in meaningful work that fosters personal and professional growth while creating tangible benefits for her community.
2025
Bauer Evans, Inc., PS (Madrona Financial & CPAs) - Partner
I grew up in Lake Stevens and have spent most of my life in Snohomish County. I’m a CPA, investment advisor, and partner at Madrona Financial Services/Bauer Evans in Everett, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for Mountain Pacific Bank. I joined the Community Foundation as a Board Member in 2017, motivated by a desire to give back to the community that has given me so much. I served as Treasurer until 2022, and my current involvement is focused on the finance committee.
In the little free time I have, I’m often on the go, keeping up with my two kids’ busy schedules of sporting events.
