LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION

EIN: 910975957 501(c)(3) Education

LONGVIEW, WA

Total Revenue
$4,268,864
Total Expenses
$2,401,946
Total Assets
$38,124,322
Net Assets
$37,977,081
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JIM HENDRICKSON
Phone
3604422130
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.9M, a strong 44% operating margin.

Mission

LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHERE PUBLIC FUNDS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT, AND TO GATHER PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $716,909

LOWER COLUMBIA FOUNDATION OPERATES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER EDUCATION; INCLUDING TUITION, FEES, TEXT BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL...

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LOWER COLUMBIA FOUNDATION OPERATES A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER EDUCATION; INCLUDING TUITION, FEES, TEXT BOOKS, SUPPLIES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ARE DETERMINED BY SCHOLARSHIP DONORS IN KEEPING WITH THE POLICIES OF THE FOUNDATION AND LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE.

Program 2
Expenses: $127,978

LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOSTERS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AND PROMOTES THE CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF...

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LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOSTERS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AND PROMOTES THE CONTINUAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS TO FACULTY AND STAFF. EXAMPLES OF GRANT-FUNDED INITIATIVES INCLUDES: RESEARCH PROJECTS; CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF COURSE OFFERINGS; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES AND CONFERENCES; LECTURES; EVENTS AND AWARDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,022,055

LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR AN ARRAY OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS. FOUNDATION DONORS MAY DIRECT THEIR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. FOUNDATION...

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LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR AN ARRAY OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS. FOUNDATION DONORS MAY DIRECT THEIR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. FOUNDATION FUNDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO STUDENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND THE PROVISION OF A PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT THAT BEST SUPPORTS THE EDUCTIONAL, SAFETY, AESTHETIC, AND SERVICE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,836,464
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,403,745
Other Revenue $28,655
TOTAL REVENUE $4,268,864

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $844,887
Salaries & Benefits $476,576
Fundraising Expenses $129,051
Program Expenses $1,866,942
Other Expenses $1,080,483
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,401,946

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,268,864 $12,059,592 -0.6%
Expenses $2,401,946 $2,229,562 +0.1%
Net Income $1,866,918 $9,830,030 -0.8%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$497,957
Total Directors
20
$497,957
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR MATT SEIMEARS LCC PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $41,489 $301,649
KENDRA SPRAGUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 16.00
Officer Director
$0 $30,073 $196,308
RICK ARKELL DIRECTOR 0.62
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA ASPLUND DIRECTOR 0.36
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ CATTIN TRUSTEE LIASON 0.14
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE CLAXTON DIRECTOR 0.32
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN FULLER BOARD CHAIR 0.51
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY GARDNER DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HENDRICKSON SECRETARY FINANCE CHAIR 0.22
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET HICKEY DIRECTOR 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY HOWE DIRECTOR 0.29
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE TREKAS BOARD VICE CHAIR 0.59
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIXIE KOLDITZ DIRECTOR 0.38
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MELINK DIRECTOR 0.22
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SEARING DIRECTOR 0.22
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSEMARY SIIPOLA DIRECTOR 0.51
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY HAMILTON DIRECTOR 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARISE BRENES DIRECTOR 0.26
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAM WILSON DIRECTOR 0.02
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMIE STANLEY DIRECTOR 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,268,864 $2,401,946 $38,124,322 $1,866,918
2024 $12,059,592 $2,229,562 $33,899,505 $9,830,030
2023 $3,282,808 $1,763,407 $25,422,146 $1,519,401
2022 $3,040,190 $1,445,855 $22,467,892 $1,594,335
2021 $2,493,383 $1,266,636 $24,789,266 $1,226,747
2020 $2,759,212 $1,386,181 $19,841,112 $1,373,031
2019 $3,660,687 $1,477,066 $18,350,275 $2,183,621
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