Vista Hermosa Foundation
Pasco, WA · EIN 91-1491438. Reported 355 grants totalling $22.9M to 146 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Vista Hermosa Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $50,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $4,500 and $91,100; the smallest was $100 and the largest $500,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Vision | Tacoma, WA | $2,347,700 | 15 | 4 | 2024 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | $2,206,748 | 7 | 3 | 2024 |
| National Immigration Forum | Washington, DC | $1,100,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| World Relief | Baltimore, MD | $1,024,405 | 8 | 3 | 2023 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | $702,300 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Sojourners | Washington, DC | $701,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Kupenda for the Children | Hampton, NH | $650,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Beyond Borders Inc | Norristown, PA | $610,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| The Boston Foundation | Boston, MA | $585,000 | 6 | 2 | 2024 |
| Capable | Orange, CA | $567,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Sonje Ayiti | Caphaitien, Nord | $510,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Mennonite Central Committee | Akron, PA | $451,027 | 8 | 3 | 2023 |
| World Renew | Byron Center, MI | $445,300 | 7 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gravis USA | Palo Alto, CA | $444,194 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Groundswell International | Washington, DC | $431,100 | 9 | 4 | 2024 |
| Floresta USA Inc | San Diego, CA | $429,518 | 7 | 2 | 2024 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evangelicals | Baltimore, MD | $356,797 | 3 | 1 | 2024 |
| Prosper Mama Africa | Cambridge, MA | $329,548 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Haiti Development Institute | Boston, MA | $329,000 | 4 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nomi Network | Brooklyn, NY | $320,750 | 6 | 3 | 2023 |
| Amextra (asociacion Mexicana De Transformacion Rural Y Urbana Ac) | Ciudad De Mexico Cp | $315,895 | 5 | 2 | 2022 |
| Faith in Action International | Oakland, CA | $300,000 | 5 | 3 | 2023 |
| Head First Development | Salt Lake City, UT | $300,000 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Ministry Office | Minnetonka, MN | $280,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | $260,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Sustainable Action International | Mt Prospect, IL | $260,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Spark Microgrants | New York, NY | $252,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Xilotl Asociacion Para El Desarrollo | Ciudad De Mexico | $250,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Asociacion Mexicana De Transformacion Rural Y Urbana | Ciudad De Mxico, Ciudad De Mxico | $244,342 | 3 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sonje Ayiti Organization Inc | Linden, MI | $233,112 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Oasis Ministries | Brea, CA | $216,250 | 4 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mwanzo | Seattle, WA | $200,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| New Roots Haiti | Ridgefield, WA | $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Amextra Inc | Aurora, IL | $193,289 | 3 | 1 | 2023 |
| Global Grassroots | Portsmouth, NH | $191,195 | 5 | 3 | 2024 |
| Raising Voices | Kampala | $190,900 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Plant With Purpose | San Diego, CA | $180,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mennonite Central Committee US | Akron, PA | $177,596 | 3 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gravis | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | $175,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shivi Development Society | Delhi | $170,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Oasis India | Bangalore, Karnataka | $155,000 | 3 | 1 | 2024 |
| Urban Transformation International | Wheaton, IL | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Recreation Project | Denver, CO | $148,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Watye Ki Gen | Gulu | $140,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The Chain Collaborative | Kennett Square, PA | $135,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Communities Organizing for Haitian Engagement and Development (cofhed) | St Paul, MN | $130,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| El Pozo De Vida | Santa Ana, CA | $130,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Nomi Network | Dallas, TX | $125,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fundacion Por Una Nueva Solucion Ac | Ciudad De Mexico Cp | $120,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cofhed | Campperrin | $100,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Faith in Action Network | Oakland, CA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frontier Behavioral Health | Spokane, WA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wsu Foundation | Pullman, WA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Xilotl Asociacin Para El Desarrollo Social Ac | Ciudad De Mxico, Ciudad De Mxico | $95,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shivi Development Society | Delhi, Delhi | $95,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lets Breakthrough Inc | New York, NY | $82,500 | 2 | 1 | 2022 |
| Let's Breakthrough Inc | New York, NY | $80,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Redeem International | Merrifield, VA | $75,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Iniciativas Para El Desarrollo De Una Economa Alternativa Y Solidaria a C | Oaxaca De Juarez, Oaxaca De Juarez | $71,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fathers of St Charles | Oak Park, IL | $70,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Xilotl Association Para El Desarrollo Social | Ciudad De Mexico | $70,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Oasis India | Kacharakanahalli | $67,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alarm | Nairobi | $66,390 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Centro De Compartimiento (cdc) | Juchitan De Zaragoza Oaxa | $64,400 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Instituto De Estudios E Investigacion Intercultural | Chiapas | $62,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Africa Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries | Nairobi, Nairobi | $60,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Safe Haven for Alaskan Kids Shak | Anchorage, AK | $55,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of Jitokeze International | Wayne, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Groundwell International Inc | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Haiti Partners | Vero Beach, FL | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jitokeze Wamama Wafrika | Wayne, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mlinda Charitable Trust | Kolkata, West Bengal | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Desai Foundation Trust | Nasvari, Gujarat | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Watye Ki Gen | Gulu City, Northern Region | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | $47,392 | 21 | 2 | 2022 |
| Ideas Comunitarias | Santa Lucia Del Camino Oa | $45,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Iniciativas Para El Desarrollo De Una Economa Alternativa Y Solidaria Ac | Oaxaca | $45,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Abara Borderland Connections | El Paso, TX | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Asociacion Red Viva De America Latina | San Jose | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fundacin Por Una Nueva Solucin Ac | Ciudad De Mxico, Ciudad De Mxico | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Global Response Management | Yulee, FL | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Kino Border Initiative | Nogales, AZ | $40,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Asociacion Red Viva America | San Jos | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Asociacion Red Viva America | Longmont, CO | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Instituto De Estudios E Investigacin Intercultural a C | San Cristobal De Las Cass, Chiapas | $22,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Amextra Inc | Ciudad De Mxico, Ciudad De Mxico | $20,600 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Communities in School of Benton-Franklin | Richland, WA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tilth Alliance | Seattle, WA | $11,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mirror Ministries | Richland, WA | $10,250 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Walla Walla, WA | $10,100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grassroots Leadership Inc | Austin, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | Eastsound, WA | $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | $9,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| One Earth Philanthropy | Culver City, CA | $8,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA | $7,500 | 3 | 1 | 2022 |
| Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | $7,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Autism Tree | La Jolla, CA | $7,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Satyana Institute | Boulder, CO | $6,707 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Agriculture and Forestry Ed | Spokane, WA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation | Spokane, WA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Coserve International | Sandy, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Extra Mile Student Center | Grandview, WA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Family Learning Center | Kennewick, WA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Future of Fish | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | 2 | 1 | 2022 |
| Geeks Without Frontiers | Austin, TX | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Na'ah Illahee Fund | Seattle, WA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Paws | Seattle, WA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Project Amigo USA | Novato, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rainforest Alliance | New York, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Camp Kesem | Covina, CA | $4,288 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mental Health America | Alexandria, VA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Concern Worldwide US | New York, NY | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tcd and Ic | Pasco, WA | $3,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Too Young to Wed | Peekskill, NY | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Camp Kesem Via US Bank | St Paul, MN | $2,695 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Camp Kesem National | Covina, CA | $2,660 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Days for Girls International | Mount Vernon, WA | $2,625 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Baja Animal Sanctuary | San Diego, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Border Angels | San Diego, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Camfed | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marsha P Johnson Institute | Richmond, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nu Communications Alliance Inc | Bishop, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Safe San Juans | Eastsound, WA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United Animal Nations | Sacramento, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Heritage University | Kennewick, WA | $2,250 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | $2,250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gofndme Mmiww Blanket | Olympia, WA | $2,150 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Resilience Initiatice | Walla Walla, WA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Tricities Juneteenth Community Council | Pasco, WA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Columbia Safety LLC | Kennewick, WA | $1,350 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | Sultan, WA | $1,288 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pastoral Women's Council | Seattle, WA | $1,044 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Art Start Inc | New York, NY | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Downs Syndrome Association of Central Texas | Austin, TX | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Malala Fund | Philadelphia, PA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society | Santee, CA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lawyers Without Borders | New Haven, CT | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United Workers Center Via US Bank | St Paul, MN | $200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin | Kennewick, WA | $158 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kakenya's Dream | Arlington, VA | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
53 of 146 (36%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 52%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Catholic Relief Services
CHANGING THE WAY WE CARE, HAITI - Beyond Borders
MODEL COMMUNITY INITIATIVE ON LA GONAVE 2021-2024 - Opportunity International
IMPLEMENTATION OF HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING YEAR 3 OF 3 - World Vision
CHILD PROTECTION, WEST BENGAL - Kupenda for the Children
STRENGTHENING DISABILITY ADVOCATE NETWORKS IN KILIFI - Capable
COMMUNITY GRAD PROGRAM - UGANDA
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 199 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | $7,978,937 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 80 | $3,067,594 | $2,794 |
| 2023 | 80 | $5,707,152 | $60,000 |
| 2024 | 86 | $6,127,430 | $54,083 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
17% of its giving went to organizations in Maryland. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $50,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Maryland.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Vista Hermosa Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 3713 East a St, Pasco, WA, 99301. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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