At a Glance

We are continually reimagining how to deploy resources in ways that are innovative, impactful, and lasting. This requires looking beyond the immediate horizon, finding creative paths to solutions, and building an inclusive, resilient foundation for the future. From local impact investing to supporting bold, forward-looking donors and nonprofit partners, we are dedicated to bridging gaps and advancing equity.

Resources to Thrive

We believe that everyone should have access to the resources they need to thrive. We believe that healthy waterways, forests and open spaces support wellness, that the arts enrich our lives and that strong networks create opportunities. We invest directly in local nonprofits and community partners to advance this work. We also focus on system change efforts that help our community prosper.

2025 at a Glance

Last year more than 200 Snohomish County organizations received at least one or more FREE consultations from our staff totaling more than 3000 hours.
We awarded 516 grants totaling $9.3 million in 2025. $2.5 million went to BIPOC-led organizations, an 25% increase from the previous year.
The payout rate across all funds was 15%. For only donor advised funds it was 34%, which is significantly higher than the IRS requirement of 5% payout for private foundations.
We created a succession planning cohort for nonprofit leaders to address the impending shift in nonprofit leadership.
In 1999, our assets totaled $275,000. Today they are more than $62 million.
Developed a new Investment Committee with significant community representation. They created a 10-year plan for impact investing strategies that imbed CFSC racial equity and social justice values. This was a significant shift from past practice of only a focus on investment returns and not community impact.

The board adopted the new investment framework in January 2024. A new investment policy will include a priority to hire women and BIPOC owned/led investment firms.
Finished our ninth year as the backbone for the Connect Casino Road Initiative (CCR). In 2024 their team doubled resource navigation services, hosted several community events with more than 1,000 attendees and increased their support to families.
Adopted a new compensation policy that includes a 70k living wage minimum and salary review policy.
Our 10-year average rate of return is 8.74%. Our 2025 return was 14.86% across all funds.
In 2001, we held 25 funds all focused on Everett parks. Today, we have 149 funds focused on all aspects of the community.

Our Impact

by the numbers

$9.3M

Amount in grants awarded in 2025.

516

Number of grants awarded in 2025.

2.5M

Amount in grants supporting BIPOC-led and serving organizations in 2025

34%

Payout rate from donor funds in 2025

$62M

Amount of total charitable assets at the end of 2025.

3,000

Hours of free consulting support provide to local nonprofits in 2025.

Who We Support

snohomish county Demographics

Our community is diverse. As of 2023, 36% of Snohomish County’s 834,648 residents are people of color. Our community also includes LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with disabilities, those living on low incomes, and others who experience the compounding impacts of ableism, gender inequity, and ageism.

Source: Inatai: Our People Are Everywhere Data Project (The sum of the percentages will be more than 100% because these groups are not mutually exclusive.)