STCU's Here for Good Foundation is dedicated to assisting the community and investing in the future.
The foundation was established in January 2023, and grants funds to non-profit organizations and educational institutions in Eastern and Central Washington, Tri-Cities, and North Idaho. STCU began the project with a $1 million endowment, with hopes of growing that to $10 million in 10 years.
Below are some of the stories of our donations:
Season of Giving gifts.
December 2024
$186,500
As part of STCU’s annual tradition of year-end donations, the Here for Good Foundation made surprise gifts to 22 community organizations in North Idaho, and Central and Eastern Washington. The donations had a particular emphasis on education, workforce development, mentoring and food insecurity. Recipient organizations included Boys and Girls Clubs, food banks, arts organiza-tions, those helping hospitality workers, and much more. View a full list of recipient organizations.
Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest.
November 2024
$10,000
Nearly half of Spokane students qualify for free and reduced-price meals, and more than half in Tri-Cities. The Bite 2 Go program fills the gap over weekends during the school year, providing food items students take home. The Here for Good Foundation grant helps fund the program at Spokane’s Madison Elementary School and Kennewick’s Edison Elementary School.
LaunchNW.
November 2024
$5,000
LaunchNW hosted the Senior Summit at the Spokane Convention Center, sponsored by STCU’s Here for Good Foundation. The Summit featured a speaker, workshops, and valuable resources to aid students in their post-secondary education and career choices.
College Success Foundation.
November 2024
$10,000
The Here for Good Foundation sponsors the Empowering Youth Spokane Luncheon. Hosted by the College Success Foundation, the event celebrates the CSF mission and scholars pursuing post-high school educational opportunities.
Wenatchee Valley College.
October 2024
$1,000
The college will partner with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Omak School District to host 2025’s Washington State Indian Education Summer Teaching Institute, with a goal of integrating tribal history, governance, and culture into classrooms.
Salish School of Spokane.
October 2024
$3,000
This grant supports after-school program activities, helping nurture strong, kind, talented, and well-rounded future leaders.
Inchelium Cultural Research Center.
October 2024
$5,000
The Research Center is a community-based library and archives, dedicated to preserving the Upper Columbia River cultural record. Recognizing the center’s commitment to community involvement, the Here for Good Foundation awarded this grant to support their Volunteer Program Development Project.
Pasco School District.
October 2024
$5,000
This grant supported Pasco School District’s Leadership Summit, held at Columbia Basin College. The event gave student council officers an opportunity to enhance their leadership and public speaking skills, fostering the next generation of community leaders.
Ramsey Magnet School of Science.
October 2024
$250
Coeur d’Alene’s Ramsey Magnet School of Science serves 540 students in grades K-5, fostering a strong foundation in science education. This grant goes toward enhancing lab activities and supplies, school-wide science fairs, and more.
Growing the STEM.
October 2024
$1,000
The Here for Good Foundation sponsored Growing the STEM’s annual trivia night fundraiser, where featuring teams of teachers from Coeur D’Alene School District. Proceeds benefitted after-school STEAM programs, fostering innovation and learning beyond the classroom.
Panhandle Alliance for Education.
October 2024
$2,000
With this grant to the Alliance, the Here for Good Foundation supports the READY for Kindergarten program. This free early-childhood literacy initiative helps pre-kindergarten children in Bonner County have a successful start tot their education journey.
Adams Elementary (Spokane Public Schools).
October 2024
$250
Supporting Adams Elementary's Art Night, where students and their families collaborate on art projects.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest.
October 2024
$1,000
The Here for Good Foundation is helping Big Brothers Big Sisters fund its semi-annual Big Night Out event, celebrating current BBBS volunteers, and inviting prospective mentors.
Global Neighborhood.
August 2024
$5,000
This Here for Good Foundation grant supports Global Neighborhood's Job Readiness Program, which provides training, work experience, familiarity with a new language and culture, and local employment references for refugees experiencing barriers to employment.
Dream Builders Education Foundation.
August 2024
$10,000
Dream Builders provides STEM teacher grants for Tri-Cities schools, and early learning education grants for teachers and helpers. The Here for Good Foundation grant goes toward arts integration to help students with complex needs in the Tri-Cities and lower Yakima Valley.
Chewelah Faith Resources Group.
August 2024
$2,000
The Here for Good Foundation grant helps fund the TASTY Kids' Summer Food Program. This program provides healthy and nutritious food to children who get free or reduced meals at school in the Chewelah, Valley, and Summit Valley School Districts.
Bonner Homeless Transitions.
August 2024
$5,000
Bonner Homeless Transitions is a nonprofit organization that assists those experiencing homelessness in Bonner County. This grant supports their mission of empowering individuals and families to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Feast Collective.
August 2024
$5,000
Feast Collective is a nonprofit restaurant empowering immigrants and former refugees to share their culture through international cuisine. This Here for Good Foundation grant FeastFest, a free annual block party.
Friends of the Kettle Falls Public Library.
August 2024
$2,000
For many children in Kettle Falls, the public library is more than just a place to read; it's a safe space to spend their afternoons. The Here for Good Foundation grant funds snacks for the young visitors, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for them to learn and grow.
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre.
August 2024
$2,500
Serving the economically disadvantaged in Kootenai County, CDA Summer Theatre's “Theatre-for-All” program offers show tickets to those who would not otherwise be able to attend a live musical theatre performance. The Here for Good Foundation's grant underwrote 50 tickets for local individuals.
Terrain.
July 2024
$20,000
The non-profit arts organization believes that a more vibrant community is possible through creativity, economic opportunity, and the collective action of everyone who creates art. The grant from the Here for Good Foundation supports Terrain’s annual one-night juried multimedia art and music event, celebrating artists in the Spokane area.
Grant Elementary School.
July 2024
$1,250
The Here for Good Foundation provided $1,250 so local artists can work with students to replace a faded 1997 mural, bringing new life and color to the school’s walls.
Emerge.
July 2024 & July 2023
$12,500 total
Emerge is a collective art experience engaging all members of the community, offering a platform for emerging artists to cultivate their professional careers, collaborating with local artists to teach the arts, and building up community art events. The Here for Good Foundation provided $7,500 for the organization’s biggest event – their annual free block party, featuring work from over 150 artists.
Turkeys and More.
July 2024 & April 2024
$5,000 total
This Here for Good Foundation grant supports the Turkeys and More's efforts to provide Thanksgiving meals and other basic needs for the most vulnerable residents of North Idaho.
PB & J Haydeners.
June 2024
$1,000
This local mobile distribution nonprofit provides free produce throughout North Idaho, distributing 7,350 pounds of free produce in 2023. The Here for Good Foundation provided $1,000 to support their 2024 efforts.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation.
May 2024
$1,000
Every year, the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation hosts a hands-on "Farm to Table" event to give students an opportunity to experience, explore, and learn about where their food comes from and how agriculture is a key part of everyday life. In 2024, 2,000 fifth grade students experienced over 20 stations at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The STCU Here for Good Foundation grant supported the 2024 event and provided 13 volunteers to help out in the goat barn.
Spokane Scholars Foundation.
April 2024
$10,000
Since 1993, the Spokane Scholars Foundation has recognized local high school seniors for academic excellence at its annual awards banquet. In 2024, 168 scholars from 32 high schools were celebrated in front of a sold-out crowd of 900 attendees. The STCU Here for Good Foundation proudly sponsors the English category.
College Success Foundation.
March 2024
$10,000
In March 2024, College Success Foundation Spokane hosted its inaugural Empowering Youth Luncheon in Spokane. This event brought together students, educators, and key community members to empower students who lack educational access and opportunity. The Here for Good Foundation provided $10,000 in funding for this event, supporting CSF's mission of helping underserved students prepare for and graduate from college as transformational leaders. To date, more than 13,300 CSF Scholars have graduated from college.
Season of Giving gifts.
November 2023 – March 2024
$160,000
As part of STCU’s annual tradition of year-end donations, the Here for Good Foundation surprised 15 non-profit organizations with a total of $160,000. The donations had a particular emphasis on education, workforce development, mentoring and food insecurity.
Recipient organizations included rural community food banks, school nutrition programs, and those focused on 1:1 mentoring, job training, and empowering marginalized women in Spokane and Tri-Cities. Significant donations were made to Northeast Community Center in Spokane, to support construction of a new childcare facility, and B5, which serves the Tri-Cities refugee community with education and cultural integration programs.
View a full list of recipient organizations.