Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee develops and funds initiatives that further the preservation and enjoyment of the Lower Grand Coulee's extraordinary geology, history, and creative assets.
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James Building: This project is about the preservation and reinvention of a historic community gathering place. Plans are in the works to transform the building into an Arts and Natural Science Discovery Center. 2021 brought support from the professional community in moving forward with structural analysis and design. The "good bones and foundation" of the building have been confirmed! The structural information will be added to the architectural documents in preparation for permit applications submittals. Volunteer hours (professional 100 and support 50) have been spent creating and refining the permit documents, developing project management strategy, outreach to the trades and materials suppliers, and coordination with the local jurisdiction. Volunteer labor hours (200). Education Funding. Fund teacher classroom grants, after school …
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Mission
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee develops and funds initiatives that further the preservation and enjoyment of the Lower Grand Coulee's extraordinary geology, history, and creative assets.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the Lower Grand Coulee is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Soap Lake, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464201429. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $44K in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464201429. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is located in Soap Lake, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee has $44K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $44K in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
James Building: This project is about the preservation and reinvention of a historic community gathering place. Plans are in the works to transform the building into an Arts and Natural Science Discovery Center. 2021 brought support from the professional community in moving forward with structural analysis and design. The "good bones and foundation" of the building have been confirmed! The structural information will be added to the architectural documents in preparation for permit applications submittals. Volunteer hours (professional 100 and support 50) have been spent creating and refining the permit documents, developing project management strategy, outreach to the trades and materials suppliers, and coordination with the local jurisdiction. Volunteer labor... Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $44K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464201429, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRIENDS OF THE LOWER GRAND COULEE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 41 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee
- What is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee?
- Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Soap Lake, United States. James Building: This project is about the preservation and reinvention of a historic community gathering place. Plans are in the works to transform the building into an Arts and Natural Science Discovery Center. 2021 brought support from the professional community in moving forward with structural analysis and design. The "good bones and foundation" of the building have been confirmed! The structural information will be added to the architectural documents in preparation for permit applications submittals. Volunteer hours (professional 100 and support 50) have been spent creating and refining the permit documents, developing project management strategy, outreach to the trades and materials suppliers, and coordination with the local jurisdiction. Volunteer labor hours (200). Education Funding. Fund teacher classroom grants, after school programs, outdoor educational programs, art education and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area, and/or will tie the communities of the Columbia Basin, Channeled Scablands and the Lower Grand Coulee together. Areas of education that may be supported include science, technology, math, literacy, and social studies. Arts Education and Experiences Fund. Funds performing arts, art education, hands-on experiences, and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area for families and/or will tie the communities of the Columbia Basin, the Channeled Scablands and the Lower Grand Coulee areas. Funded an online learning program with the Beauty of Bronze educational project.
- When was Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee founded?
- Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee?
- Wendell Tobiason serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee located?
- Headquartered in Soap Lake, WA, United States.
- What is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee trustworthy?
- Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 464201429. Registration: 46-4201429 (United States).
- What is Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee's website?
- http://www.friendsofthelowergrandcoulee.org