Fund Catalog

AIA CENTRAL WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The American Institute of Architects Central Washington Chapter has established this fund to support students in our area who are pursuing a degree in architecture. It is our mission to support the profession and its emerging professionals in our local area. Please join us in supporting the built environment visionaries of the future.

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AMERICAN CELEBRATION 250 YEARS FUND

America’s 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, on July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate, there will be a parade in downtown Yakima. If you’d like to contribute to the parade helping Yakima area residents celebrate America’s independence as a nation, please donate here.

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APIC-YAKIMA FUND

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Yakima Valley brings together Asian and Asian Pacific Islanders (including immigrants, refugees, & citizens) to use our collective strength to empower & advance our community. We fully support coalition diversity building within our BIPOC Community to ensure equal representation and civic empowerment in issues that matter to our AAPI community. AAPI immigrant families should transition to calling Yakima Valley home through civic engagement, education, and access to transitional state and federal programs.

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AQUATIC CENTER AT MLK JR PARK FUND

We invite you to support the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 8th Street and Beech (adjacent to Adams Elementary and Washington Middle schools). We need $3M more to push this project over the finish line! This project engages every age group, welcomes the entire community, and improves health and water safety. The total project cost is $11 million ($3M from the City, $3M from the County, $2M from the State, and $3M from Community Support). Our timeline projects groundbreaking in Spring 2024, with doors open for Summer 2025.

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CAMP GHORMLEY DESIGNATED FUND

Ghormley Meadow Christian Camp was established in 1939 for children in grades 2-13 and this fund, established by the Sundquist Family, provides yearly "camperships" to their camp located in the Wenatchee National Forest.

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COMMUNITY JOURNALISM YAKIMA FREE PRESS FUND

Supporting and advancing trusted, local journalism because our free press plays a vital role in informing, educating, and raising awareness on issues important to residents. Communities need accessible, trusted news and in-depth research and reporting to hold government accountable and to build collaboration, community pride, and cohesion with regionally relevant and timely news and stories.

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FRANKLIN PARK POOL FUND

Repairs and operations support is needed to open Franklin Pool. For more than 60 years, Franklin Pool, located in the heart of Yakima at Franklin Park off Tieton Drive has been a vibrant community hub. Visitors enjoy refreshing swims and fun-filled activities. Surrounded by lush greenery, this public pool offers a clean and safe environment for families and friends alike. With various swimming areas and amenities, it's the perfect destination for both relaxation and recreation during the warm months. Needed pool repairs are very costly and funds are needed to make repairs and open the pool for the hot summer months expected in 2026.

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FRIENDS OF CAMP FIFE FUND

Camp Fife is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history. After decades of shaping young people through outdoor adventure, leadership, and hands on learning, the camp is now poised for a thoughtful and inspiring renewal. Friends of Camp Fife is leading a community powered restoration effort that honors the camp’s heritage while building a stronger, more accessible future for youth programs across the region. Your support helps transform this vision into reality. Every contribution strengthens the camp’s foundation, repairing buildings, refreshing trails, and preparing the property for year round use. But even more importantly, your gift fuels the next generation of outdoor experiences: the first campfire a child lights on their own, the first night they sleep under the stars, the first time they discover they’re capable of more than they imagined. This is a moment filled with possibility. Camp Fife is ready to grow, ready to welcome new youth groups, and ready to become a vibrant hub for outdoor education once again. By giving today, you become part of the team building that future.

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GEORGE BEETCHENOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

George Beetchenow was an educator and a coach in the Yakima Valley from 1950 until 1980. He taught advanced math and sciences. He coached football, basketball, and track at Moxee, Eisenhower, and A.C. Davis high schools. While he enjoyed it all, his true passion was for the throwing events, the shot put, the discus, and the javelin. George never threw any of the implements in competition- his understanding of the events, and more importantly his understanding of people, allowed him to guide many young athletes to state championships, state records, and school records. More importantly, he helped young athletes instill pride in their personal growth and accomplishments. To honor his memory, his children started a scholarship in his name. Each year they grant out $500 scholarships to seniors at East Valley, Eisenhower, Davis, West Valley, Selah or LaSalle High School; who have a 2.5 GPA or higher; and who have competed in one of the throwing events for two seasons. To learn how to apply for the scholarship, email info@yakimavalleycf.org.

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GRANDVIEW ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Rotary is an International Organization that brings together local business and professional leaders. We meet weekly, form friendships and support projects that have a positive impact within the Grandview community. Each year we award scholarships to local students. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/grandviewrotary.

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HARMAN SENIOR CENTER FUND

SUPPORT THE HEART OF SENIOR COMMUNITY – THE HARMAN CENTER Since 2004, the Harman Center has been more than just a building—it's where Yakima's seniors thrive. Every day, this vital hub buzzes with life as neighbors reconnect over line dancing, stay strong through Forever Fitness classes, create beautiful quilts, and share meals together. It's where seniors access affordable lunches, receive health screenings, learn to protect themselves from scams, and navigate Medicare with confidence. It's where loneliness is replaced by laughter, and isolation gives way to friendship. The Harman Foundation's generous gift gave our community this treasure. Now, it's our turn to protect it. Budget constraints threaten the programs that keep our seniors healthy, engaged, and connected. Your donation ensures that the quilting circles continue, the fitness classes keep moving, the educational seminars remain accessible, and beloved traditions like the Strawberry Social and Holiday Bazaar endure. When you give to the Harman Center, you're investing in the dignity, health, and joy of the seniors who built this community. They deserve a place to gather, grow, and belong—and with your help, they'll have it.

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HARVEST HOPE FUND

Food insecurity is reaching crisis levels in our region. The recent government shutdown and suspension of SNAP benefits have created a perfect storm of need in Yakima and Kittitas Counties. 70% of these federal benefits support working families—people who labor in our fields and orchards, stock our stores, and care for our neighbors, yet still struggle to put food on their tables. Our agricultural region faces unique challenges that compound food insecurity. While we grow food for the nation, many of our farm workers and their families earn wages that don't stretch far enough, especially when paired with the geographic isolation of rural communities. When federal support disappears, our local food banks become the last line of defense against hunger. The Harvest Hope Fund will provide immediate, flexible resources to food banks serving our communities, helping ensure no family goes hungry while they weather this crisis. These are our neighbors—the families who make our agricultural economy possible. Philanthropic support allows us to respond with the speed and compassion this moment demands, filling the gap until federal assistance is restored while strengthening our community's resilience for the future. Every dollar donated directly supports emergency food assistance for families in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.

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HEART OF YAKIMA MIRACLE LEGACY FUND

To enhance the beauty, safety, and vitality of Yakima's downtown corridor by transforming our historic downtown into a vibrant destination that fosters community pride and economic growth for all residents and visitors.

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HEEL AND SOUL FUND

Heel and Soul is a children’s new-shoe drive in the Greater Yakima area proudly presented by more than a dozen local businesses and KCYU-TV. All donations will provide affordable, new shoes for school-aged children in the Yakima Valley. To learn more, visit HeelAndSoul.org. <<<< en espanol >>>> Calzado y Alma es una nueva colecta de zapatos para niños en el área metropolitana de Yakima presentada con orgullo por más de una docena de empresas locales y Telemundo. Todas las donaciones se destinarán a la compra de calzado accesible y nuevo para niños en edad escolar en el Valle de Yakima. Para obtener más información, visita CalzadoYAlma.com.

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HOP QUALITY GROUP DAN MARTINEZ JR SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Hop Quality Group is offering a scholarship for students with family members working in any capacity in the hop industry, whether that be as a farm worker, production worker, office personnel, salesperson, in a lab, or as a grower themselves. The scholarship is a one-year donation of at least $1000 on the student’s behalf, made directly to their academic institution of choice to help cover tuition and fees! Learn more at https://www.hopqualitygroup.com/scholarship

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JOHN AND WAUNA HARMAN APPRENTICESHIP FUND

This Field of Interest Fund is open to accept donations from others who understand the importance of providing opportunities to individuals interested in achieving economic stability for them and their families. The John and Wauna Harman Apprenticeship Fund grants $100,000/year to the Yakama Power Apprenticeship program. The Apprenticeship Program provides training for tribal members to become certified linemen, electricians, and managers. This 3.5-year program includes a 10-day intensive, followed by 7,000+ hours of on-the-job training, offering a high-paying career path without the debt of a four-year degree. It specializes in building critical infrastructure maintenance skills.

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KEEP ARTS ALIVE FUND

A fund designated to assist arts and culture organizations adapt and recover from the pandemic's economic impact.

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KURT SCHLECT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The threefold purpose of this annual scholarship, founded in 2017, is to (1) promote participation in the summer junior golf program at the Yakima Elks; (2) provide worthy youths, who have participated as junior golfers, with help on tuition expenses at college or trade school; and (3) honor the memory of a Yakima Valley orchardist, Kurt Schlect, who enjoyed the game of golf and the companionship of his many fellow golfers

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