Allow us to introduce ourselves!

The Yakima Valley Community Foundation (YVCF) began operating as a certified nonprofit organization in December, 2004.  Initial funding (approximately $8,000,000) was provided by the Sisters of Providence.  When the Sisters made the decision to sell Providence Yakima Medical Center and Providence Toppenish Hospital, they contributed all assets of Providence Health Foundation to this new, independent foundation to support the well being of Yakima Valley residents.

The purchaser of the hospitals, Health Management Associates, pledged an additional $10,000,000, payable over ten years.

In addition to these two lead gifts, YVCF professionally manages other charitable funds created by individuals, families and corporations, and uses these funds to make grants that address the changing needs of the Yakima Valley.  YVCF provides:

• Service that makes giving easy, flexible and effective
• Leadership that invests in promising community endeavors
• Expertise in managing  more than $25,000,000 in assets
• Professional staff who understand the issues and opportunities that shape this region

Financial information included in the YVCF Annual Report (navigation bar, above) has been derived from the foundation's audited financial statments.  A copy of the most recent audit is available at the foundation office.  The IRS Tax Identification number for YVCF is 20-0697012.  

To review the foundation's most recent IRS Form 990, see Donor Information (navigation bar, above) and connect to the Guidestar information link listed under "Tools for Philanthropy" at left.

 Thank you for taking the time to visit the YVCF Web site.  To learn more "About Us", go to the navigation bars on the left side of this page. 

YVCF Offers a Helping Hand