Daily Featured Foundation - 1/24/26

1/24/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

Innovia Foundation

Website: https://innovia.org/

Mission & Purpose: To ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities in the Inland Northwest. As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, they partner with local organizations to address the region's unique needs.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to their 20-county region (including Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and surrounding rural areas). They are a critical source of community grants for a wide range of causes, including Education, Health, Arts, and Economic Opportunity. They typically run competitive grant cycles annually. They prioritize 501(c)(3) organizations that are collaborative and can demonstrate strong local support.

Featured Opportunity: The "Community Grant Program" is their primary offering. It provides flexible grant funding (often up to $15,000) for projects that improve quality of life. Whether it is buying equipment for a rural fire district or funding a summer literacy program, this is the main door for nonprofit funding in the Inland Northwest.

Recommendation: A small-town library, food bank, or community center in Eastern Washington or North Idaho that needs reliable funding for a specific project or program expansion.