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Grays Harbor College Foundation Inc

EIN 91-6052939 · Aberdeen, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE AND ITS STUDENTS.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
35.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
45

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 89% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 567% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $843,931 spent. GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE TUITION AWARDS. STUDENT SUCCESS: THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE STUDENTS BY REDUCING FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE, AND EMERGENCY GRANTS. FUNDED BY ENDOWED AND NON-ENDOWED SOURCES ESTABLISHED BY DONORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THESE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS STAY ENROLLED AND PROGRESS TOWARD THEIR DEGREES. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, FINANCIAL NEED, AND PROGRAM OF STUDY, AND ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO TUITION, FEES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. CHILDCARE AND EMERGENCY FUNDS PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PARENTS AND THOSE FACING UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, HELPING THEM REMAIN IN SCHOOL AND COMPLETE THEIR PROGRAMS. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS ADVANCE ACCESS, EQUITY, AND STUDENT SUCCESS ACROSS THE COLLEGE.
  2. $518,075 spent. GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE FACILITY AWARDS. COLLEGE SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES CRITICAL FUNDING TO GRAYS HARBOR COLLEGE FOR PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT ENHANCE THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND ADVANCE THE COLLEGE'S MISSION. SUPPORTED THROUGH DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND BOARD-DIRECTED FUNDS, THESE AWARDS HELP FUND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES. EACH REQUEST IS REVIEWED TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH DONOR INTENT AND THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THROUGH THIS SUPPORT, THE FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS ACADEMIC QUALITY, EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENRICHES THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1964.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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