Private foundation · Spokane, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Avista Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $200
- Typical grant
- $200 to $200 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $200, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 576 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $2.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.2M | $200 | 1 |
| 2024 | $2M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kristine Meyer · Spokane · 5094958156
- What to send
- The required application is online at www.avistafoundation. org or call 509 495-8156.
- Deadlines
- Various
- Limits
- The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho portions of Eastern and Southern Oregon as well as Sanders County Montana and by Alaska Electric Light and Power in Juneau Alaska.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Latisha HillPresident
- Tracy Van OrdenTreasurer
- Kristine MeyerExecutive director
- Alec MesdagDirector
- David J MeyerDirector
- Steve VincentDirector
- Kevin ChristieDirector
- Chris SchlothauerDirector
- Heather RosentraterDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching gifts
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching Gifts | $200 |