Innovia Foundation

Innovia was recently honored with the Council on Foundations' inaugural "Building Together" Award!

The award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to collaboration and bringing people together across lines of difference, and Innovia was selected in recognition of its deep and sustained investment in community-driven solutions across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Innovia's CEO, Shelly O'Quinn, accepted the award at the Council's Building Together Conference in May.

To learn more about the award, visit goinnovia.org/COFaward.

Thank you to all who joined us at our annual Nonprofit Coffee & Connect!

Each year, Innovia gathers its nonprofit fundholders to connect with staff, network with one another, and hear a market update from Innovia's investment advisor. This year's event also featured our first-ever nonprofit panel — an opportunity for nonprofit fundholders at Innovia to share the stories behind their endowments and valuable insights into how they've grown over time.

Congratulations to the winners of our donor & fundholder survey drawing, Janice Baldwin and Victor Frazier!

After providing helpful feedback to Innovia's Gift Planning team, Janice and Victor were each randomly selected to receive a $500 grant in their name to a nonprofit of their choice. Janice chose to support Specialized Needs Recreation (pictured), an organization that reduces financial barriers and provides life-enriching experiences for individuals with disabilities. Victor's grant, directed to the West Central Community Center Endowment Fund, will provide long-term support to the center.

Register now for the next training in Nancy Bacon's Nonprofit Learning Series: How to Get the Grant!

Throughout 2026, Innovia is partnering with leading nonprofit consultant Nancy Bacon to offer training webinars designed for nonprofit leaders. Join us on May 12 from 12:00-1:30 PM for the next session! You’ll learn the core building blocks of successful grantwriting—helping you to approach grants with greater clarity and confidence. The cost of each webinar is $10.

To register, visit innovia.org/events!