Innovia Foundation
Driving Community Transformation
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Grants Program
The Community Grant Program is comprised of more than 90 funds established by donors who have given Innovia Foundation the flexibility to make funding decisions that accommodate changing needs and capitalize on timely and compelling opportunities in our 20-county region. This program has one cycle per year and organizations are eligible to submit one application per cycle. The maximum award amount is $30,000, with most grants in the range of $10,000 – $20,000. To learn more about this program, please view our Grant Guidelines (https://innovia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Innovia-Foundation-Community-Grant-Guidelines.pdf).
Application Timeline
Grant applications will be accepted from mid-December to the end of January each year.
Final funding decisions will be announced in late May
Grant awards are for a one-year period from June 1 to May 31.
Columbia County Children's Fund
The Columbia County Children’s Fund provides support to organizations within Columbia County. Applications must address one of the following program areas: Educational enrichment and special needs programs, with preference given to elementary school-aged children. Guidance, counseling and therapy to children and their families. Medical and dental services and/or supplies (glasses, hearing aids, braces) for disadvantaged children. Grants awards are typically less than $4,000.
Application Dates: May to mid-June. Awards will be announced in mid-September. Grant awards are to be spent between October 1 and September 30.
Equinox Foundation Grant Program
The Equinox Foundation is partnering with Innovia Foundation to provide a grant program for the benefit of the communities in Bonner and Boundary counties of North Idaho. This family foundation was founded on the values of wisdom, integrity and environmental stewardship. This program will consider applications from nonprofit organizations addressing a variety of program areas, including:
Education and youth development
Arts and culture
Economic opportunity
Health and wellbeing
Quality of life
Grant amounts are typically between $2,000 and $30,000 and are provided for a one-year period. Application Dates: open in March. Awards will be announced in early July. Grant awards are to be spent between August 1 and July 31.
Competitive Grants II
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Competitive Grants III
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Competitive Grants IV
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Where we work
Accreditations
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, Council on Foundations 2018
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, Council on Foundations 2022
Affiliations & memberships
Council on Foundations - Member 1980
CF Insights 2018
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Innovia Foundation aims to ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This mission reflects the following goals that guide our work.
• We seek GREATER GIVING to visibly grow contributions of time, talent and resources that result in meaningful change and lasting impacts.
• We provide COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP that brings people together and promotes active engagement from diverse voices.
• We support efforts and solutions that CREATE OPPORTUNITY to reduce inequities and build pathways that support the full potential of every person.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Realizing a bold vision requires broad participation, smart planning, dedicated leadership and the courage to take risks. Our strategies are rooted in the power of collaboration and innovation and include the following current initiatives.
• We will engage new donors and volunteers through a 5% CAMPAIGN to increase philanthropic giving. In the next 10 years, over $42 billion is expected to transfer between generations in our region. We launched a campaign to inspire residents to set aside 5% for philanthropy – with the potential for $2 billion that could be returned for the benefit of our region.
• We will increase engagement and support community driven solutions through the formation of 10 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCILS. These new council members will serve as Innovia ambassadors and provide an in-depth perspective on the most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities in their region. Through an annual LEADERSHIP SUMMIT and ongoing support, council members will strengthen the reach and impact of community philanthropy.
• We will selectively pursue MULTI-PARTNER initiatives defined by the principles of impact-driven philanthropy: a clear focus, research-informed strategy, and sustained commitment to continuous collaboration and learning.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Innovia Foundation currently manages $145 million in assets held in 659 different funds. In 2020, Innovia received gifts of over $16 million from 960 individual donors. Last year, 76 new funds were established, including 35 endowment funds. Innovia Foundation also administers complex, non-cash gifts such as life insurance, real estate, securities and partnership interests.
We measure our competencies not through dollar amounts, but through our ability to tap into the power of diverse networks that can bring about transformative change. Innovia’s core staff of 15 professionals has deep experience in the nonprofit, academic, finance, health system and public sectors. Our CEO is a recognized voice of leadership in this region and has established Innovia as a trustworthy partner and change-maker. We plan to carry out our strategic initiatives and grantmaking with guidance from a dedicated Board of Directors that reflect community values and expertise. We also work hand-in-hand with hundreds of volunteers and local influencers who serve on our committees and leadership councils.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In the last three years, Innovia has seen a 12% cumulative annual growth rate in core assets (2018-20) and an increasing annual gift rate. We are planning for continued growth over the next five years, with a wide-reaching campaign to grow philanthropic giving in this region and launching bold new initiatives. These initiatives will require working together with forward-thinking community members and organizations. Innovia continues to strengthen partnerships that drive community improvement. In FY2020, we received over $500,000 in external dollars from partner organizations to co-fund initiatives in our region. These joint projects included efforts like the COVID-19 response fund, bringing together dozens of regional and national funders to distribute over $5 million for COVID relief and recovery.
Innovia will continue to engage thoughtfully and strategically with communities in our region, strengthen local leadership, and invest in community organizations and initiatives. Last year, Innovia distributed 1,689 grants totaling over $10 million to nearly 700 organizations throughout our 20-county service area and beyond. Since its inception in 1975, the Foundation has awarded over $91 million in grants and scholarships. We are excited about the future and know that we are just getting started. The last two years have brought new leadership, a new name and a bold new vision for the Foundation. We welcome you to join us and work together to create vibrant and sustainable communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Innovia Foundation
Board of directorsas of 11/28/2022
Mr. Tyler Lafferty
Seven2, 14Four, Strategy Labs, Access2Experience, Method Juice Cafe, and The Union Studios
Term: 2022 - 2023
Robert Larson
Merrill Lynch
Tyler Lafferty
Entrepreneur
Marcelo Morales
A4 Ventures LLC and Allele Diagnostics
Rick Rasmussen
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Gary Stokes
KSPS Public Television
Helo Hancock
Beacon Cancer Care
Margo Hill
Eastern Washington University and Small Urban, Rural and Tribal Center on Mobility
Scott Hutsell
Lincoln County Commissioner
Ryan Nipp
Parkwood Business Properties
Jeff Philipps
Retired Rosauers CEO
Patricia Wright
Councilmember, City of Pullman
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
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Disability
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Equity strategies
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- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.