Grants paid by United Way of the Blue Mountains
EIN 91-0730322 · Walla Walla, WA · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE T70Z
United Way of the Blue Mountains of Walla Walla, WA (EIN 91-0730322) reported 93 grants paid totaling $1,508,297 to 52 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,508,297
93 grants
Recipients
52
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | $207,278 | — |
| 2021 | 24 | $753,771 | — |
| 2022 | 25 | $277,992 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | $136,026 | — |
| 2024 | 4 | $100,730 | — |
| 2025 | 2 | $32,500 | — |
Top recipients
The 52 recipients receiving the most from United Way of the Blue Mountains, by grants paid, out of 52 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Humane Society 91-0828499 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $206,240 | 2021 |
| Walla Walla Community College Foundation 91-1207033 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $140,597 | 2021 |
| Campus Life 93-1218008 | A | Hermiston, OR | 7 | $95,124 | 2025 |
| The Salvation Army 94-1156347 | A | Pendleton, OR | 4 | $75,680 | 2025 |
| YWCA of Walla Walla 91-0613315 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $70,271 | 2022 |
| Camp Fire Walla Walla 91-0626153 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 3 | $63,906 | 2022 |
| Walla Walla YMCA 91-0580856 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $56,230 | 2024 |
| The Pendleton Salvation Army 33-0399466 | A | Pendleton, OR | 3 | $39,000 | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Community Church 93-1266384 | A | Pendleton, OR | 3 | $35,399 | 2022 |
| Waitsburg School District | U | Waitsburg, WA | 1 | $35,000 | 2021 |
| United Way of King Co 91-0565555 | A | Seattle, WA | 3 | $32,924 | 2023 |
| United Way of Spokane 91-0606058 | A | Spokane, WA | 2 | $32,257 | 2023 |
| Little League Baseball Inc Pacific 51-0256091 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Carnegie Center Inc 91-0864854 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Effectual Construction 86-1843959 | A | Boardman, OR | 1 | $29,545 | 2022 |
| Smart 93-1051724 | A | Bend, OR | 4 | $28,792 | 2024 |
| United Way of Benton Franklin 91-0682177 | A | Kennewick, WA | 3 | $26,371 | 2023 |
| Hope Street 83-3052347 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $26,000 | 2021 |
| St Mary's Outreach 27-1969337 | A | Pendleton, OR | 3 | $23,921 | 2022 |
| Blue Mountain Action Council 91-0793597 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $23,139 | 2021 |
| Helpline of Walla Walla 91-2148803 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $20,210 | 2022 |
| Blue Mountain Broadcasting Association 91-1504395 | A | College Place, WA | 1 | $20,000 | 2021 |
| Eastern Oregon Recovery Center 93-0503723 | A | Pendleton, OR | 2 | $20,000 | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts of Oregon 93-0399051 | A | Portland, OR | 2 | $19,402 | 2020 |
| United Way of Treasure Valley 82-0299013 | A | Boise, ID | 2 | $19,333 | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church of Stanfield Food Basket 20-1107745 | A | Stanfield, OR | 2 | $19,000 | 2020 |
| Community Council 35-2327775 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $17,912 | 2022 |
| Walla Walla Public Schools | U | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $17,902 | 2021 |
| Dayton School District | U | Dayton, WA | 1 | $17,562 | 2021 |
| United Way of Skagit County 91-0755705 | A | Burlington, WA | 2 | $17,060 | 2023 |
| Pendleton Children's Center Inc 26-4441142 | A | Pendleton, OR | 1 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Domestic Violence Services 93-0749483 | A | Pendleton, OR | 2 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Community Counseling Solutions 34-2057513 | A | Heppner, OR | 1 | $15,000 | 2021 |
| Rods House 36-4659738 | A | Yakima, WA | 1 | $14,500 | 2021 |
| United Way of the Columbia-Willamette 93-0582124 | A | Seattle, WA | 2 | $13,030 | 2023 |
| United Way of Snohomish Co 91-0606507 | A | Everett, WA | 2 | $12,914 | 2023 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles 95-2274801 | A | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $12,210 | 2023 |
| Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 62-1348105 | A | Sevierville, TN | 1 | $11,278 | 2023 |
| Tri-City Union Gospel Mission 91-0840528 | A | Pasco, WA | 1 | $11,200 | 2021 |
| Walla Walla High School 91-6015450 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 2 | $10,876 | 2020 |
| Cardinal's Nest 26-3430717 | A | Waitsburg, WA | 2 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Senior Companion Program 93-0448902 | A | Pendleton, OR | 2 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Walla Walla Community Hospice 91-1144144 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $9,285 | 2021 |
| Christian Aid Center 91-0918048 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $9,125 | 2021 |
| United Way of Central Wa 91-0639892 | A | Yakima, WA | 1 | $8,165 | 2022 |
| Arrowleaf Consulting 46-5044562 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $7,148 | 2022 |
| Kooskooskie Cabin Owners Inc | U | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $6,650 | 2022 |
| Walla Walla Symphony 91-0925802 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $5,750 | 2023 |
| College Place School District No 250 | U | College Place, WA | 1 | $5,749 | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society of Washington 91-0575955 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $5,659 | 2022 |
| Lillie Rice Center Inc 91-0789757 | A | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $5,576 | 2022 |
| Mt Emily Safe Center 31-1676770 | A | La Grande, OR | 1 | $5,405 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 93 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Salvation Army Pendleton, OR | A | $22,500 | paid | COMMUNITY FEEDING PROGRAM | 202503359349300975 |
| 2025 | Campus Life Blue Mountain Youth for Christ Hermiston, OR | A | $10,000 | paid | AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING | 202503359349300975 |
| 2024 | Walla Walla YMCA Walla Walla, WA | A | $56,230 | paid | SUMMER CAMP AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM | 202510169349301716 |
| 2024 | The Salvation Army Pendleton, OR | A | $22,500 | paid | MEAL PROGRAM | 202510169349301716 |
| 2024 | Campus Life Blue Mountain Youth for Christ Hermiston, OR | A | $15,000 | paid | AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING | 202510169349301716 |
| 2024 | Smart Reading Bend, OR | A | $7,000 | paid | SMART READING PROGRAM | 202510169349301716 |
| 2023 | Salvation Army Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | A | $20,200 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | Campus Life Hermiston, OR | A | $20,200 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Spokane Spokane, WA | A | $15,516 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of King Co Seattle, WA | A | $12,734 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Sevierville, TN | A | $11,278 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Treasure Valley Boise, ID | A | $8,792 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | Smart Bend, OR | A | $6,740 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Snohomish Co Everett, WA | A | $6,311 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Benton Franklin Kennewick, WA | A | $6,214 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Seattle, WA | A | $5,825 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | Walla Walla Symphony Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,750 | paid | MINI GRANT | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | College Place School District No 250 College Place, WA | U | $5,749 | paid | ADOPT A HAWK | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | A | $5,460 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2023 | United Way of Skagit County Burlington, WA | A | $5,257 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202322629349300737 |
| 2022 | Effectual Construction Boardman, OR | A | $29,545 | paid | DISASTER RECOVERY | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Campfire Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $23,906 | paid | SUMMER PROGRAMMING | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Lost and Found Youth Outreach Pendleton, OR | A | $23,399 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Campus Life Hermiston, OR | A | $17,924 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Spokane Spokane, WA | A | $16,741 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Pendleton Children's Center Inc Pendleton, OR | A | $15,000 | paid | ALLOCATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of King Co Seattle, WA | A | $14,027 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Skagit County Burlington, WA | A | $11,803 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Treasure Valley Boise, ID | A | $10,541 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | The Salvation Army - Pendleton Pendleton, OR | A | $10,480 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Outreach Food Bank and Thrift Store Pendleton, OR | A | $8,921 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Benton Franklin Kennewick, WA | A | $8,888 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Community Council Walla Walla, WA | A | $8,580 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Helpline of Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $8,518 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Central Wa Yakima, WA | A | $8,165 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Seattle, WA | A | $7,205 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Arrowleaf Consulting Walla Walla, WA | A | $7,148 | paid | EARLY EDUCATION CONSULTING | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | A | $6,750 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Kooskooskie Cabin Owners Inc Walla Walla, WA | U | $6,650 | paid | DISASTER RECOVERY | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | United Way of Snohomish Co Everett, WA | A | $6,603 | paid | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Children's Home Society of Washington Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,659 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Lillie Rice Center Inc Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,576 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | YWCA of Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,506 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Mt Emily Safe Center La Grande, OR | A | $5,405 | paid | MINI GRANT AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2022 | Smart Bend, OR | A | $5,052 | paid | ALLOCATIONS AND DONOR DESIGNATIONS | 202202719349300920 |
| 2021 | Blue Mountain Humane Society Walla Walla, WA | A | $206,240 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Walla Walla Community College Foundation Walla Walla, WA | A | $140,597 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Young Women's Christian Association of Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $64,765 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Waitsburg School District Waitsburg, WA | U | $35,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Carnegie Center Inc Walla Walla, WA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Little League Baseball Inc Pacific Walla Walla, WA | A | $30,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Hope Street Walla Walla, WA | A | $26,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Youth for Christ Blue Mountain Hermiston, OR | A | $20,000 | paid | PURCHASE NEW VAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Blue Mountain Broadcasting Association College Place, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Blue Mountain Action Council Walla Walla, WA | A | $18,139 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Walla Walla Public Schools Walla Walla, WA | U | $17,902 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Dayton School District Dayton, WA | U | $17,562 | paid | ADOPT A BULLDOG | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Community Counseling Solutions Heppner, OR | A | $15,000 | paid | ASSIST WITH TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Salvation Army- Pendleton Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | A | $15,000 | paid | PURCHASE FOOD AND SUPPLIES NEED TO HELP SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Rods House Yakima, WA | A | $14,500 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Helpline Walla Walla, WA | A | $11,692 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | United Way of Benton & Franklin Co Kennewick, WA | A | $11,269 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Tri-City Union Gospel Mission Pasco, WA | A | $11,200 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Smart Reading Portland, OR | A | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Community Council Walla Walla, WA | A | $9,332 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Walla Walla Community Hospice Walla Walla, WA | A | $9,285 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Christian Aid Center Walla Walla, WA | A | $9,125 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | United Way of King County Seattle, WA | A | $6,163 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2021 | Blue Mountain Action Council Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,000 | paid | FOOD BANK, DONOR DESIGNATION | 202142939349301139 |
| 2020 | Camp Fire Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Camp Fire Walla Walla Walla Walla, WA | A | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | The Pendleton Salvation Army Pendleton, OR | A | $12,000 | paid | TO PURCHASE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HELP SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMMUNITY. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | The Pendleton Salvation Army Pendleton, OR | A | $12,000 | paid | TO PURCHASE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED TO HELP SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMMUNITY. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Eastern Oregon Recovery Center Pendleton, OR | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT INDIVUDIALS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE RECOVERY PROCESS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Eastern Oregon Recovery Center Pendleton, OR | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT INDIVUDIALS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE RECOVERY PROCESS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Girl Scouts of Oregon Portland, OR | A | $9,701 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Girl Scouts of Oregon Portland, OR | A | $9,701 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | First Baptist Church of Stanfield Food Basket Stanfield, OR | A | $9,500 | paid | TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FOOD NEEDS FOR THE FOOD BANK AND ASSIST WITH OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | First Baptist Church of Stanfield Food Basket Stanfield, OR | A | $9,500 | paid | TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FOOD NEEDS FOR THE FOOD BANK AND ASSIST WITH OPERATIONAL EXPENSES. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Domestic Violence Services Pendleton, OR | A | $7,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Domestic Violence Services Pendleton, OR | A | $7,500 | paid | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | St Mary's Outreach Pendleton, OR | A | $7,500 | paid | TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FOOD FOR EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | St Mary's Outreach Pendleton, OR | A | $7,500 | paid | TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FOOD FOR EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Cornerstone Community Church Pendleton, OR | A | $6,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AS-RISK YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY AGES 12-18. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Cornerstone Community Church Pendleton, OR | A | $6,000 | paid | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AS-RISK YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY AGES 12-18. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Campus Life Hermiston, OR | A | $6,000 | paid | TO PURCHASE A NEW VAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Campus Life Hermiston, OR | A | $6,000 | paid | TO PURCHASE A NEW VAN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Walla Walla High School Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,438 | paid | BLUE DEVIL | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Walla Walla High School Walla Walla, WA | A | $5,438 | paid | BLUE DEVIL | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Senior Companion Program Pendleton, OR | A | $5,000 | paid | TO HELP WITH TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Senior Companion Program Pendleton, OR | A | $5,000 | paid | TO HELP WITH TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS. | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Cardinal's Nest Waitsburg, WA | A | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
| 2020 | Cardinal's Nest Waitsburg, WA | A | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202003259349301500 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202503359349300975 |
| 990 | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v6.0 | 202510169349301716 |
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202322629349300737 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-06-30 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202202719349300920 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202142939349301139 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-06-30 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202003259349301500 |
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