Northwest FCS 2015 Stewardship Giving Report

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• Food Banks • United Way • Rural Health • Rural Community Grants

Youth Education and Scholarships

Phil DiPofi President and CEO

Letter from the CEO

Education and Research

As a 100-year-old financial cooperative, Farm Credit has a deep history of charitable giving to support rural communities throughout the Northwest where our customer-members and employees live and work.

Crisis Relief

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Military Veteran Support

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Employee Giving and Volunteering

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Over the years, we’ve proudly embraced our responsibility to help rural communities by supporting many worthy causes through our financial and human resource contributions. Providing this support is even more important today as we witness the continued decline in rural populations and the struggle to maintain the quality of life that is critical to attract and retain future generations of producers and Northwest FCS employees.

We are committed to improving the lives of rural residents in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska — to help them live well in thriving communities with access to affordable food, health care and educational opportunities for our youth. We also want to support the research, leadership development and educational programs needed to propel agriculture, forestry and fisheries forward.

In 2015, Northwest FCS invested more than $1.7 million in a wide variety of charitable and industry organizations and

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• College Scholarships • 4-H and FFA Youth Development • 4-H Youth Livestock Programs • Agricultural and Financial Education

Northwest Farm Credit Services

• Gifts to Colleges and Universities • Leadership Programs

programs focused in community giving, youth education, higher education, crisis relief and military veteran support.

This includes larger donations for state and regional organizations and programs, food banks and land grant universities. Our giving also includes thousands of smaller local contributions donated by branch offices for a variety of needs including 4-H and FFA programs, community projects, schools and charitable organizations.

As we celebrate Farm Credit’s 100th year, we renew our commitment to continue to play a vital role supporting rural communities and residents throughout the Northwest.

Community Giving ($890,932) Youth Education & Scholarships ($475,279) Education & Research ($264,220) Crisis Relief ($91,000) Military Veteran Support ($35,145) 51% 2%

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Total Giving 2015:

$1.7 Million

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Contents Community Giving

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• Food Banks • United Way • Rural Health • Rural Community Grants

Youth Education and Scholarships

Phil DiPofi President and CEO

Letter from the CEO

Education and Research

As a 100-year-old financial cooperative, Farm Credit has a deep history of charitable giving to support rural communities throughout the Northwest where our customer-members and employees live and work.

Crisis Relief

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Military Veteran Support

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Employee Giving and Volunteering

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Over the years, we’ve proudly embraced our responsibility to help rural communities by supporting many worthy causes through our financial and human resource contributions. Providing this support is even more important today as we witness the continued decline in rural populations and the struggle to maintain the quality of life that is critical to attract and retain future generations of producers and Northwest FCS employees.

We are committed to improving the lives of rural residents in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska — to help them live well in thriving communities with access to affordable food, health care and educational opportunities for our youth. We also want to support the research, leadership development and educational programs needed to propel agriculture, forestry and fisheries forward.

In 2015, Northwest FCS invested more than $1.7 million in a wide variety of charitable and industry organizations and

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• College Scholarships • 4-H and FFA Youth Development • 4-H Youth Livestock Programs • Agricultural and Financial Education

Northwest Farm Credit Services

• Gifts to Colleges and Universities • Leadership Programs

programs focused in community giving, youth education, higher education, crisis relief and military veteran support.

This includes larger donations for state and regional organizations and programs, food banks and land grant universities. Our giving also includes thousands of smaller local contributions donated by branch offices for a variety of needs including 4-H and FFA programs, community projects, schools and charitable organizations.

As we celebrate Farm Credit’s 100th year, we renew our commitment to continue to play a vital role supporting rural communities and residents throughout the Northwest.

Community Giving ($890,932) Youth Education & Scholarships ($475,279) Education & Research ($264,220) Crisis Relief ($91,000) Military Veteran Support ($35,145) 51% 2%

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Total Giving 2015:

$1.7 Million

15% 27%

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Community Giving From food banks to local charities, community centers to medical facilities, emergency systems to city parks, Northwest FCS is investing in a variety of organizations, projects and events to support the rural communities where we live and work.

Oregon Food Bank • Hood River How do you help farmers donate more food to regional food banks? Make it as easy as possible for them to give. With a significant financial donation, Oregon Food Bank purchased several hundred field bins that were distributed around the state. The bins enable growers, shippers and packers to donate millions of pounds of produce for direct distribution, placing more fresh produce into homes of those in need. The Northwest FCS gift at the 2015 Oregon Harvest Dinner provided roughly 75,000 meals.

Food Banks

Our corporate roots are ingrained in food production. In 2015, Northwest FCS donated more than $140,000 to help Northwest food banks build warehouse capacity, cover operating expenses and purchase delivery trucks and bins for produce. Our employees support food bank networks in rural communities by donating dollars and volunteering their time. Staff throughout the Northwest have gleaned fields, sorted produce and packed food boxes for their local food bank. Northwest FCS employees have also collected items for food drives and raised money to fight hunger. Here are a few of their stories.

Fields of Grace • Pasco In just two hours, the Pasco branch gleaned 3,473 pounds of apples for the “Fields of Grace” non-profit, which works with Second Harvest to send volunteer teams to farmers’ fields to pick what’s left after harvest.

Northwest FCS customer Pontin Del Roza donated the apples left in his orchard. All four bins headed to Second Harvest to be stored and eventually sorted into smaller boxes for local food pantries.

Montana Food Bank Network • Fort Benton When Montana Food Bank Network’s Chuck Wagon stops in Fort Benton, employees from the Great Falls branch pitch in. They distributed boxes of non-perishable food items, apples, potatoes and noodles to approximately 50 families in Fort Benton and surrounding areas and helped provide assistance to 40 families in Choteau County.

Salem Harvest Field Gleaning • Silverton It's amazing how one field, a few volunteer teams and a little muscle can help so many people eat healthy and delicious fresh vegetables. Sixteen members from the Salem branch participated in a Salem Harvest gleaning event. Northwest FCS customer Eder Bros. Inc. from Silverton, Oregon, donated a 10-acre cauliflower field to glean and food banks throughout Oregon benefited.

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Community Giving From food banks to local charities, community centers to medical facilities, emergency systems to city parks, Northwest FCS is investing in a variety of organizations, projects and events to support the rural communities where we live and work.

Oregon Food Bank • Hood River How do you help farmers donate more food to regional food banks? Make it as easy as possible for them to give. With a significant financial donation, Oregon Food Bank purchased several hundred field bins that were distributed around the state. The bins enable growers, shippers and packers to donate millions of pounds of produce for direct distribution, placing more fresh produce into homes of those in need. The Northwest FCS gift at the 2015 Oregon Harvest Dinner provided roughly 75,000 meals.

Food Banks

Our corporate roots are ingrained in food production. In 2015, Northwest FCS donated more than $140,000 to help Northwest food banks build warehouse capacity, cover operating expenses and purchase delivery trucks and bins for produce. Our employees support food bank networks in rural communities by donating dollars and volunteering their time. Staff throughout the Northwest have gleaned fields, sorted produce and packed food boxes for their local food bank. Northwest FCS employees have also collected items for food drives and raised money to fight hunger. Here are a few of their stories.

Fields of Grace • Pasco In just two hours, the Pasco branch gleaned 3,473 pounds of apples for the “Fields of Grace” non-profit, which works with Second Harvest to send volunteer teams to farmers’ fields to pick what’s left after harvest.

Northwest FCS customer Pontin Del Roza donated the apples left in his orchard. All four bins headed to Second Harvest to be stored and eventually sorted into smaller boxes for local food pantries.

Montana Food Bank Network • Fort Benton When Montana Food Bank Network’s Chuck Wagon stops in Fort Benton, employees from the Great Falls branch pitch in. They distributed boxes of non-perishable food items, apples, potatoes and noodles to approximately 50 families in Fort Benton and surrounding areas and helped provide assistance to 40 families in Choteau County.

Salem Harvest Field Gleaning • Silverton It's amazing how one field, a few volunteer teams and a little muscle can help so many people eat healthy and delicious fresh vegetables. Sixteen members from the Salem branch participated in a Salem Harvest gleaning event. Northwest FCS customer Eder Bros. Inc. from Silverton, Oregon, donated a 10-acre cauliflower field to glean and food banks throughout Oregon benefited.

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United Way

In 2015, Northwest FCS gave more than $120,000 to United Way organizations throughout our Northwest states. Through United Way, we help communities address issues and key needs in the areas of education, income and health.

Rural Health

People in rural areas face different health issues than people who live in large towns and cities.

Rural areas have fewer doctors; dentists and certain specialists may not be available. Getting routine checkups and screenings often means traveling long distances so health problems may be more serious by the time they’re diagnosed. Supporting organizations that provide rural health care and screenings is part of Northwest FCS’ stewardship mission.

United Way • Spokane Spokane employees celebrated United Way week by inviting non-profit organizations to talk about their important missions and work in the greater Spokane community.

Employee events were held throughout the week, including a dunk tank plunge to raise money. Northwest FCS President and CEO Phil DiPofi dressed up to be dunked for a great cause.

Breast Cancer Awareness - The Pink Tractor

We are proud to bring awareness, fundraising opportunities and a little fun to Northwest rural communities with the Northwest FCS/AgDirect Pink Tractor. In 2015, Northwest FCS and our employees contributed to cancer organizations through donations and fundraisers. The Pink Tractor was a “must see” at nearly 50 community events throughout our territory in the last two years, raising thousands of dollars that are donated directly to organizations battling breast cancer in their communities.

“After my battle with breast cancer in 2012, I wanted to encourage as many women as possible to get their annual mammograms done. Early detection is the key. There are so many opportunities at Northwest FCS community events where I can speak about breast cancer awareness.”

- Diane Mock, Credit Underwriter III Northwest FCS, Spokane

United Way • Greater Gallatin County The Greater Gallatin County United Way awarded Northwest FCS with the 2014-2015 Community Impact Award given to corporate partners for their dedication to improving local communities by supporting safety, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life projects.

United Way • South Central Idaho Perhaps there’s no greater gift than helping children discover a love for learning. In 2015, our Twin Falls branch donated nearly 400 new and gently used books for elementary-school children during United Way of South Central Idaho’s book drive.

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United Way

In 2015, Northwest FCS gave more than $120,000 to United Way organizations throughout our Northwest states. Through United Way, we help communities address issues and key needs in the areas of education, income and health.

Rural Health

People in rural areas face different health issues than people who live in large towns and cities.

Rural areas have fewer doctors; dentists and certain specialists may not be available. Getting routine checkups and screenings often means traveling long distances so health problems may be more serious by the time they’re diagnosed. Supporting organizations that provide rural health care and screenings is part of Northwest FCS’ stewardship mission.

United Way • Spokane Spokane employees celebrated United Way week by inviting non-profit organizations to talk about their important missions and work in the greater Spokane community.

Employee events were held throughout the week, including a dunk tank plunge to raise money. Northwest FCS President and CEO Phil DiPofi dressed up to be dunked for a great cause.

Breast Cancer Awareness - The Pink Tractor

We are proud to bring awareness, fundraising opportunities and a little fun to Northwest rural communities with the Northwest FCS/AgDirect Pink Tractor. In 2015, Northwest FCS and our employees contributed to cancer organizations through donations and fundraisers. The Pink Tractor was a “must see” at nearly 50 community events throughout our territory in the last two years, raising thousands of dollars that are donated directly to organizations battling breast cancer in their communities.

“After my battle with breast cancer in 2012, I wanted to encourage as many women as possible to get their annual mammograms done. Early detection is the key. There are so many opportunities at Northwest FCS community events where I can speak about breast cancer awareness.”

- Diane Mock, Credit Underwriter III Northwest FCS, Spokane

United Way • Greater Gallatin County The Greater Gallatin County United Way awarded Northwest FCS with the 2014-2015 Community Impact Award given to corporate partners for their dedication to improving local communities by supporting safety, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life projects.

United Way • South Central Idaho Perhaps there’s no greater gift than helping children discover a love for learning. In 2015, our Twin Falls branch donated nearly 400 new and gently used books for elementary-school children during United Way of South Central Idaho’s book drive.

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Relay for Life • Billings The Billings and Miles City teams and their families participated in Relay for Life in Montana to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The relay started at 7 p.m. and concluded at 8 a.m. the next day.

Phelps-Martin Awards

The Farm Credit Council honored Northwest FCS with its 2015 Phelps-Martin Award given to a Farm Credit organization for its efforts to enhance the quality of life in rural communities and support for charitable organizations. Northwest FCS received the award for the Pink Tractor and our partnership with the Providence Health Care Mammography Coach.

American Cancer Society Donation Tough Enough to Wear Pink • Twin Falls Yes, we’re tough enough. Our Twin Falls branch participated in the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" event at the local rodeo. All the money raised from the event stayed in Twin Falls to help those with breast cancer. A special ceremony was held for survivors and a sea of pink could be seen — everyone from cowboys to participants in the crowd wore pink to support the cause.

During the Phelps-Martin award presentation at the Farm Credit Council event in San Francisco, Montana ranchers Mary Fritz and Karen Schott, along with Northwest FCS staff raised over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Providence Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Wenatchee The Pink Tractor visited Wenatchee in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It was on display in the center of the Pybus Market, near a huge chandelier decorated with bras to bring awareness to breast cancer and those affected by the disease. The tractor received lots of attention and numerous women received mammograms and bone density testing at the event.

Pink Tractor Visits Heiser Farm • Salem As families visited Heiser Farm in Salem, Oregon, to pick pumpkins and learn about agriculture, they also learned about breast cancer and made donations to support cancer organizations. Heiser Farm was featured on two Portland morning television programs to highlight the event.

Northwest FCS pledged $100,000 to support mobile medical services by sponsoring the Providence Mammography Coach. The coach travels to rural locations, including Northwest FCS branch offices in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, providing mammograms and personalized health education. Efforts are underway to identify more rural health opportunities throughout our territory.

“The coach covered over 3,000 miles last year and was becoming increasingly expensive to operate and maintain. With this gift we can continue to provide life-saving cancer screenings to women in remote and under-served communities.” - Joyce M. Cameron, Chief Development Officer Providence Health Care Foundation, Eastern Washington

Eastern Idaho Public Health • Idaho Falls Our Idaho Falls team raised funds through Pink Tractor donations at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The funds were given to Eastern Idaho Public Health to fund mammograms for women who could not afford them.

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Relay for Life • Billings The Billings and Miles City teams and their families participated in Relay for Life in Montana to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The relay started at 7 p.m. and concluded at 8 a.m. the next day.

Phelps-Martin Awards

The Farm Credit Council honored Northwest FCS with its 2015 Phelps-Martin Award given to a Farm Credit organization for its efforts to enhance the quality of life in rural communities and support for charitable organizations. Northwest FCS received the award for the Pink Tractor and our partnership with the Providence Health Care Mammography Coach.

American Cancer Society Donation Tough Enough to Wear Pink • Twin Falls Yes, we’re tough enough. Our Twin Falls branch participated in the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" event at the local rodeo. All the money raised from the event stayed in Twin Falls to help those with breast cancer. A special ceremony was held for survivors and a sea of pink could be seen — everyone from cowboys to participants in the crowd wore pink to support the cause.

During the Phelps-Martin award presentation at the Farm Credit Council event in San Francisco, Montana ranchers Mary Fritz and Karen Schott, along with Northwest FCS staff raised over $10,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Providence Mammography Coach Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Wenatchee The Pink Tractor visited Wenatchee in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It was on display in the center of the Pybus Market, near a huge chandelier decorated with bras to bring awareness to breast cancer and those affected by the disease. The tractor received lots of attention and numerous women received mammograms and bone density testing at the event.

Pink Tractor Visits Heiser Farm • Salem As families visited Heiser Farm in Salem, Oregon, to pick pumpkins and learn about agriculture, they also learned about breast cancer and made donations to support cancer organizations. Heiser Farm was featured on two Portland morning television programs to highlight the event.

Northwest FCS pledged $100,000 to support mobile medical services by sponsoring the Providence Mammography Coach. The coach travels to rural locations, including Northwest FCS branch offices in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, providing mammograms and personalized health education. Efforts are underway to identify more rural health opportunities throughout our territory.

“The coach covered over 3,000 miles last year and was becoming increasingly expensive to operate and maintain. With this gift we can continue to provide life-saving cancer screenings to women in remote and under-served communities.” - Joyce M. Cameron, Chief Development Officer Providence Health Care Foundation, Eastern Washington

Eastern Idaho Public Health • Idaho Falls Our Idaho Falls team raised funds through Pink Tractor donations at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The funds were given to Eastern Idaho Public Health to fund mammograms for women who could not afford them.

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Rural Community Grants

To meet the needs of rural communities as they age, grow and revitalize, Northwest FCS provides Rural Community Grants. Since the program’s inception in 2007, 464 grants totaling more than $948,000 have been awarded to local community projects throughout the Northwest to improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities. In 2015, 108 rural grants were awarded totaling more than $234,000.

Lemhi County Fair Board • Idaho The Lemhi County Fair Board received a grant to purchase a main line and irrigation pump for the county fairgrounds.

“We were able to start the irrigation project thanks to previous grants. The money from Northwest FCS helped us buy the irrigation equipment necessary to finish the project at the fairgrounds.” - Jay Wiley, LCF Board member

Vernonia Health Center • Oregon The Vernonia Health Center received a grant to bring physical therapy services to their community clinic. Their mission is to promote general health with highly qualified primary and preventive health care services and a professional medical staff that helps individuals regardless of their financial situation.

2015 Grant Map Grants 2 or More Grant Recipients

“This grant will be used to purchase equipment for physical therapy, which will help ensure that we can have financially sustainable physical therapy services in the Vernonia Health Center.” - Brett Costley, Program Coordinator at VHC

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, June 1, Oct. 1 More Information: northwestfcs.com/ruralgrants Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center • Washington Big Sandy High School • Montana Northwest FCS awarded a Rural Community Grant to Big Sandy High School to fund gym equipment including jump ropes, yoga mats, medicine balls, dumbbell sets and arm curl benches. Community members also use the high school for public fitness classes.

“The grant helps the school move forward and work toward our goals of offering a variety of fitness equipment available for people of all ages and abilities.” - Brad Moore Big Sandy Superintendent

Northwest FCS awarded a grant to the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center for a popular exhibit highlighting the history and undisputed role of the fruit industry in the region.

“We needed to update technology in our theatre to ensure compatibility with modern formats. Due to the extreme generosity and assistance of Northwest FCS, we were able to accomplish this.” - Sandy Cohen Executive Director

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Rural Community Grants

To meet the needs of rural communities as they age, grow and revitalize, Northwest FCS provides Rural Community Grants. Since the program’s inception in 2007, 464 grants totaling more than $948,000 have been awarded to local community projects throughout the Northwest to improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities. In 2015, 108 rural grants were awarded totaling more than $234,000.

Lemhi County Fair Board • Idaho The Lemhi County Fair Board received a grant to purchase a main line and irrigation pump for the county fairgrounds.

“We were able to start the irrigation project thanks to previous grants. The money from Northwest FCS helped us buy the irrigation equipment necessary to finish the project at the fairgrounds.” - Jay Wiley, LCF Board member

Vernonia Health Center • Oregon The Vernonia Health Center received a grant to bring physical therapy services to their community clinic. Their mission is to promote general health with highly qualified primary and preventive health care services and a professional medical staff that helps individuals regardless of their financial situation.

2015 Grant Map Grants 2 or More Grant Recipients

“This grant will be used to purchase equipment for physical therapy, which will help ensure that we can have financially sustainable physical therapy services in the Vernonia Health Center.” - Brett Costley, Program Coordinator at VHC

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, June 1, Oct. 1 More Information: northwestfcs.com/ruralgrants Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center • Washington Big Sandy High School • Montana Northwest FCS awarded a Rural Community Grant to Big Sandy High School to fund gym equipment including jump ropes, yoga mats, medicine balls, dumbbell sets and arm curl benches. Community members also use the high school for public fitness classes.

“The grant helps the school move forward and work toward our goals of offering a variety of fitness equipment available for people of all ages and abilities.” - Brad Moore Big Sandy Superintendent

Northwest FCS awarded a grant to the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center for a popular exhibit highlighting the history and undisputed role of the fruit industry in the region.

“We needed to update technology in our theatre to ensure compatibility with modern formats. Due to the extreme generosity and assistance of Northwest FCS, we were able to accomplish this.” - Sandy Cohen Executive Director

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Youth Education and Scholarships Helping rural youth learn and grow by supporting their opportunities for higher education has been a long-time commitment of Northwest FCS. Through our support of many educational and scholarship programs, we help ensure future generations have the knowledge and tools they need to carry us forward to continue the growth and prosperity of our rural communities.

College Scholarships

Northwest FCS supports youth education through our college scholarship program for those seeking opportunities for advanced education. In 2015, Northwest FCS provided 64 scholarships totaling $128,000. Scholarships are given to high school and college students of Northwest FCS customers and their employees, and select students attending land grant universities and community colleges, seeking careers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

Washington Apple Education Foundation

Another avenue to support college students is through the Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarship endowment, which helps students from fruit-growing backgrounds succeed in college and beyond.

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4-H and FFA Youth Development

4-H and FFA youth development programs provide an excellent training ground for the next generation of agriculture. Annually, Northwest FCS supports 4-H and FFA chapters at both the state and local levels. In 2015 Northwest FCS gave over $60,000 to these programs.

4-H Congress • Montana Northwest FCS sponsored the Montana 4-H Congress this year in Bozeman on the campus of Montana State University.

Over 350 students from across Montana had the chance to participate in leadership opportunities including workshops in animal science, biotechnology, equine-assisted activities and therapies, rangeland, and more.

FFA Career Development • Washington Northwest FCS employees participated in the Washington FFA Sales Career Development Event at the state FFA convention in Pullman.

4-H Governance Program • Alaska Northwest FCS supports Alaska 4-H Youth in Governance. The program engages youth in real-time citizenship with their state legislature. Participants enhance their life skills in public speaking, communications, teamwork, writing and citizenship.

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Youth Education and Scholarships Helping rural youth learn and grow by supporting their opportunities for higher education has been a long-time commitment of Northwest FCS. Through our support of many educational and scholarship programs, we help ensure future generations have the knowledge and tools they need to carry us forward to continue the growth and prosperity of our rural communities.

College Scholarships

Northwest FCS supports youth education through our college scholarship program for those seeking opportunities for advanced education. In 2015, Northwest FCS provided 64 scholarships totaling $128,000. Scholarships are given to high school and college students of Northwest FCS customers and their employees, and select students attending land grant universities and community colleges, seeking careers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

Washington Apple Education Foundation

Another avenue to support college students is through the Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarship endowment, which helps students from fruit-growing backgrounds succeed in college and beyond.

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4-H and FFA Youth Development

4-H and FFA youth development programs provide an excellent training ground for the next generation of agriculture. Annually, Northwest FCS supports 4-H and FFA chapters at both the state and local levels. In 2015 Northwest FCS gave over $60,000 to these programs.

4-H Congress • Montana Northwest FCS sponsored the Montana 4-H Congress this year in Bozeman on the campus of Montana State University.

Over 350 students from across Montana had the chance to participate in leadership opportunities including workshops in animal science, biotechnology, equine-assisted activities and therapies, rangeland, and more.

FFA Career Development • Washington Northwest FCS employees participated in the Washington FFA Sales Career Development Event at the state FFA convention in Pullman.

4-H Governance Program • Alaska Northwest FCS supports Alaska 4-H Youth in Governance. The program engages youth in real-time citizenship with their state legislature. Participants enhance their life skills in public speaking, communications, teamwork, writing and citizenship.

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4-H Youth Livestock Programs

4-H youth livestock programs help young people develop an interest in animal science and build experiences for leadership, social skills, self-esteem and citizenship. Youth develop important life skills as they learn about animal selection, care and feeding, animal health and the importance of good record keeping. Northwest FCS branch offices support 4-H members by purchasing animals that are consigned for resale.

Agricultural and Financial Education

As the number of Americans growing up on farms continues to decline, educating youth about the importance of agriculture and where their food comes from will be an increasing focus for Northwest FCS’ stewardship giving. In 2015 we supported various programs and organizations that seek to enlighten young people and increase their understanding of how farmers and ranchers provide safe and affordable food for the world. We also support programs to help our young people learn how to manage their money.

Ag in the Classroom

Ag in the Classroom is a national program to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education. Programs in each state improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition.

Adopt a Farmer Program

Northwest FCS contributed to the Agri-Business Council of Oregon to support the Adopt a Farmer program. Adopt a Farmer pairs a middle school classroom with a farm or ranch for the academic year.

Students take a field trip to the farm to see, hear, touch and smell what life is like there. Farmers also visit the classroom throughout the school year to engage students in the science behind farming.

Youth Financial Education Program

Northwest FCS made a significant investment in a four-year project to expand the University of Idaho’s Northwest Youth Financial Education program into Washington, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. YFE was designed to increase financial literacy and improve financial knowledge and behaviors among children and young adults ages 3 to 18. The goal is to deliver fun, interactive programs to teach money skills for life. CoBank joined this effort by providing funds to create a mobile application for YFE programs. Northwest FCS staff also share their financial expertise with youth and local community groups.

Youth Financial Education • Idaho More than 200 students from Buhl High School played “Credit Score Millionaire” during a Youth Financial Education program.

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4-H Youth Livestock Programs

4-H youth livestock programs help young people develop an interest in animal science and build experiences for leadership, social skills, self-esteem and citizenship. Youth develop important life skills as they learn about animal selection, care and feeding, animal health and the importance of good record keeping. Northwest FCS branch offices support 4-H members by purchasing animals that are cosigned for resale.

Agricultural and Financial Education

As the number of Americans growing up on farms continues to decline, educating youth about the importance of agriculture and where their food comes from will be an increasing focus for Northwest FCS’ stewardship giving. In 2015 we supported various programs and organizations that seek to enlighten young people and increase their understanding of how farmers and ranchers provide safe and affordable food for the world. We also support programs to help our young people learn how to manage their money.

Ag in the Classroom

Ag in the Classroom is a national program to increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education. Programs in each state improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts and nutrition.

Adopt a Farmer Program

Northwest FCS contributed to the Agri-Business Council of Oregon to support the Adopt a Farmer program. Adopt a Farmer pairs a middle school classroom with a farm or ranch for the academic year.

Students take a field trip to the farm to see, hear, touch and smell what life is like there. Farmers also visit the classroom throughout the school year to engage students in the science behind farming.

Youth Financial Education Program

Northwest FCS made a significant investment in a four-year project to expand the University of Idaho’s Northwest Youth Financial Education program into Washington, Oregon, Montana and Alaska. YFE was designed to increase financial literacy and improve financial knowledge and behaviors among children and young adults ages 3 to 18. The goal is to deliver fun, interactive programs to teach money skills for life. CoBank joined this effort by providing funds to create a mobile application for YFE programs. Northwest FCS staff also share their financial expertise with youth and local community groups.

Youth Financial Education • Idaho More than 200 students from Buhl High School played “Credit Score Millionaire” during a Youth Financial Education program.

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Education and Research

Crisis Relief

Our forebears 100 years ago could not have foreseen the rapid advancement of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, nor can we predict what the future will hold in 100 years. But we can invest in the research and leaders who will advance our natural resource industries as they continue to grow and feed a rapidly growing world.

Northwest FCS’ crisis giving varies from year to year depending on major events that impact our Northwest communities. 2015 was an unfortunate year for many who experienced significant damage due to numerous fires throughout the Northwest. Overall, Northwest FCS provided more than $90,000 to help support people in need.

Gifts to Colleges and Universities

Northwest Fires

Our long history of partnering with universities to source quality employees, share information and support university and industry initiatives continues to benefit rural communities and the customers we serve. Giving to colleges and universities in 2015 totaled more than $130,000.

Oregon State University Forest Science Complex

With Northwest FCS and CoBank support, the Forest Science Complex will include a state-of-the-art advanced wood products laboratory where faculty and students will develop sustainable new building products that can be manufactured in the Northwest.

More than a million acres burned in wildfires across the Northwest in 2015 during one of the hottest and driest summers ever.

Fire destroyed farms, fence and grazeland, blanketing the region in hazardous smoke and leaving rural communities to pick up the pieces. Northwest FCS has contributed to many fire relief efforts including the American Red Cross, a number of cattlemen’s associations and community organizations.

Montana Plant Sciences Chair

This endowed chair is the first of its kind in the history of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. The position is filled by an accomplished scientist who will build an integrative research program addressing Montana’s challenges in the grains industry. Priorities include researching management strategies for the wheat stem sawfly, an aggressive insect that has had devastating effects on wheat production in North America.

Leadership Programs

Developing the next generation of leaders for agriculture, forestry and fisheries is critical to our future. Northwest FCS supports several leadership development programs throughout the Northwest. In 2015, program donations totaled more than $80,000 with significant donations made to Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana, AgForestry Leadership in Washington, Leadership Idaho Agriculture and Leadership Spokane.

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Umpqua Community College

The Roseburg, Oregon, community was devastated Oct. 1, 2015, when a gunman entered Umpqua Community College, killing a professor and eight students. For us, the attack was personal. Staff members in our Roseburg office know students at UCC through their involvement in FFA and local events. Northwest FCS was privileged to help the Roseburg community and honor the victims by giving to the Greater Douglas United Way and South Umpqua FFA.

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Education and Research

Crisis Relief

Our forebears 100 years ago could not have foreseen the rapid advancement of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, nor can we predict what the future will hold in 100 years. But we can invest in the research and leaders who will advance our natural resource industries as they continue to grow and feed a rapidly growing world.

Northwest FCS’ crisis giving varies from year to year depending on major events that impact our Northwest communities. 2015 was an unfortunate year for many who experienced significant damage due to numerous fires throughout the Northwest. Overall, Northwest FCS provided more than $90,000 to help support people in need.

Gifts to Colleges and Universities

Northwest Fires

Our long history of partnering with universities to source quality employees, share information and support university and industry initiatives continues to benefit rural communities and the customers we serve. Giving to colleges and universities in 2015 totaled more than $130,000.

Oregon State University Forest Science Complex

With Northwest FCS and CoBank support, the Forest Science Complex will include a state-of-the-art advanced wood products laboratory where faculty and students will develop sustainable new building products that can be manufactured in the Northwest.

More than a million acres burned in wildfires across the Northwest in 2015 during one of the hottest and driest summers ever.

Fire destroyed farms, fence and grazeland, blanketing the region in hazardous smoke and leaving rural communities to pick up the pieces. Northwest FCS has contributed to many fire relief efforts including the American Red Cross, a number of cattlemen’s associations and community organizations.

Montana Plant Sciences Chair

This endowed chair is the first of its kind in the history of MSU’s College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station. The position is filled by an accomplished scientist who will build an integrative research program addressing Montana’s challenges in the grains industry. Priorities include researching management strategies for the wheat stem sawfly, an aggressive insect that has had devastating effects on wheat production in North America.

Leadership Programs

Developing the next generation of leaders for agriculture, forestry and fisheries is critical to our future. Northwest FCS supports several leadership development programs throughout the Northwest. In 2015, program donations totaled more than $80,000 with significant donations made to Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership (REAL) Montana, AgForestry Leadership in Washington, Leadership Idaho Agriculture and Leadership Spokane.

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Umpqua Community College

The Roseburg, Oregon, community was devastated Oct. 1, 2015, when a gunman entered Umpqua Community College, killing a professor and eight students. For us, the attack was personal. Staff members in our Roseburg office know students at UCC through their involvement in FFA and local events. Northwest FCS was privileged to help the Roseburg community and honor the victims by giving to the Greater Douglas United Way and South Umpqua FFA.

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Military Veteran Support Returning service members from Iraq and Afghanistan have become the latest group of veterans in need of employment and who, by some measures, may be the most likely young people to enter into agriculture and other rural-based businesses. It’s estimated that 45 percent of veterans leaving military service come from, and will return to, rural America. We honor all of our veterans for their service to our country and are committed to provide support and connections for career opportunities to those in the Northwest.

Growing Veterans

Conceived by a Korean War veteran, Growing Veterans uses agriculture to give community and purpose to veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Food they produce on their two farms goes to farmers’ markets in Seattle and Burlington, Washington. Northwest FCS supported Growing Veterans with funds to purchase a walk-in cooler.

Farmer Veteran Coalition Washington

In summer 2015, a team of Northwest FCS board members, employees, interns and farming veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., along with other Farm Credit entities to honor our country’s military veterans. They visited with members of Congress representing Northwest states. They attended Farmer Veteran Coalition meetings and spoke about how Congress can help veterans become involved in agriculture. They shared opportunities veterans have in rural communities and how Northwest FCS is helping to support veterans who choose to enter the agricultural industry.

Central Oregon Vet Ranch

The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is a working ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages. The ranch helps veterans learn how to work in sustainable agriculture by maintaining a 19acre farm and ranch property located between Redmond and Bend, Oregon. Northwest FCS provided funds for the ranch to buy tools and supplies to manage the property, engage veteran volunteers and develop an agricultural business.

“AnySoldier” Gift Packs

The Spokane branch collected items to support the troops. They used the website “AnySoldier” and were able to gather items for a 57-member Army troop based out of Washington who are currently stationed in Kuwait. Every branch employee received the list of goods needed to complete the troops’ "wish lists" and the table was full in less than a week. The boxes were filled with jerky, hard candy, gum, personal hygiene items, flip flops, soccer balls, board games, DVDs and books. In all, the Spokane branch mailed eight boxes weighing 165 pounds.

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Military Veteran Support Returning service members from Iraq and Afghanistan have become the latest group of veterans in need of employment and who, by some measures, may be the most likely young people to enter into agriculture and other rural-based businesses. It’s estimated that 45 percent of veterans leaving military service come from, and will return to, rural America. We honor all of our veterans for their service to our country and are committed to provide support and connections for career opportunities to those in the Northwest.

Growing Veterans

Conceived by a Korean War veteran, Growing Veterans uses agriculture to give community and purpose to veterans transitioning from military to civilian life. Food they produce on their two farms goes to farmers’ markets in Seattle and Burlington, Washington. Northwest FCS supported Growing Veterans with funds to purchase a walk-in cooler.

Farmer Veteran Coalition Washington

In summer 2015, a team of Northwest FCS board members, employees, interns and farming veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., along with other Farm Credit entities to honor our country’s military veterans. They visited with members of Congress representing Northwest states. They attended Farmer Veteran Coalition meetings and spoke about how Congress can help veterans become involved in agriculture. They shared opportunities veterans have in rural communities and how Northwest FCS is helping to support veterans who choose to enter the agricultural industry.

Central Oregon Vet Ranch

The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is a working ranch that restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages. The ranch helps veterans learn how to work in sustainable agriculture by maintaining a 19acre farm and ranch property located between Redmond and Bend, Oregon. Northwest FCS provided funds for the ranch to buy tools and supplies to manage the property, engage veteran volunteers and develop an agricultural business.

“AnySoldier” Gift Packs

The Spokane branch collected items to support the troops. They used the website “AnySoldier” and were able to gather items for a 57-member Army troop based out of Washington who are currently stationed in Kuwait. Every branch employee received the list of goods needed to complete the troops’ "wish lists" and the table was full in less than a week. The boxes were filled with jerky, hard candy, gum, personal hygiene items, flip flops, soccer balls, board games, DVDs and books. In all, the Spokane branch mailed eight boxes weighing 165 pounds.

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Employee Giving and Volunteering Northwest FCS encourages each of our employees to become involved in their communities. We provide three days each year — 24 hours — of paid work time for employees to participate in volunteer activities of their choice. We are proud of the time and efforts many of our employees invest in a variety of organizations to help shoulder the responsibility of caring for our communities.

Walk to End Alzheimers • Twin Falls The Southwest Idaho Appraisal Team participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Twin Falls.

Donating Blood • Pasco A group of Northwest FCS employees in Pasco started donating blood this year. The team committed to giving blood every eight weeks to help those in need.

Foodbank Challenge • Montana Northwest FCS employees squared off in their annual Cat/Griz Foodbank Challenge. The Grizzlies won this year’s competition providing 26,355 meals to their local community while the Bobcats were close, providing 25,665 meals to their local community. All together, Northwest FCS donated more than 52,000 meals to food-stressed families in Montana.

Beach Cleanup • Seattle The Seattle Fisheries Team helped give back to the community and local shellfish farmers by participating in a beach cleanup.

"Not only is the health of the ocean and Puget Sound important for shellfish growers, it’s also important for the health of other fisheries that our customers rely on. It’s important we do our part to help.”

– Mike Wittman, Senior VP Seattle Fisheries branch

Habitat for Humanity • Spokane Northwest FCS headquarters and Spokane branch employees participated in the Inland Northwest Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build in Deer Park. The team helped with construction tasks to get the home ready for a family in need.

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Employee Giving and Volunteering Northwest FCS encourages each of our employees to become involved in their communities. We provide three days each year — 24 hours — of paid work time for employees to participate in volunteer activities of their choice. We are proud of the time and efforts many of our employees invest in a variety of organizations to help shoulder the responsibility of caring for our communities.

Walk to End Alzheimers • Twin Falls The Southwest Idaho Appraisal Team participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in Twin Falls.

Donating Blood • Pasco A group of Northwest FCS employees in Pasco started donating blood this year. The team committed to giving blood every eight weeks to help those in need.

Foodbank Challenge • Montana Northwest FCS employees squared off in their annual Cat/Griz Foodbank Challenge. The Grizzlies won this year’s competition providing 26,355 meals to their local community while the Bobcats were close, providing 25,665 meals to their local community. All together, Northwest FCS donated more than 52,000 meals to food-stressed families in Montana.

Beach Cleanup • Seattle The Seattle Fisheries Team helped give back to the community and local shellfish farmers by participating in a beach cleanup.

"Not only is the health of the ocean and Puget Sound important for shellfish growers, it’s also important for the health of other fisheries that our customers rely on. It’s important we do our part to help.”

– Mike Wittman, Senior VP Seattle Fisheries branch

Habitat for Humanity • Spokane Northwest FCS headquarters and Spokane branch employees participated in the Inland Northwest Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build in Deer Park. The team helped with construction tasks to get the home ready for a family in need.

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Corporate Matching Program

To expand our stewardship outreach and encourage employees to give back to their communities, Northwest FCS matches employees’ monetary contributions to qualifying non-profit organizations within our service territory. The match is a dollar-for-dollar donation up to $300 per employee. In 2015, Northwest FCS matched employee contributions of more than $35,000 through the Corporate Match program, a 28 percent increase over 2014.

2015 Corporate Match Recipients 2nd Harvest

Great Falls Walk to End Alzheimer's

Orphan Relief and Rescue

Tri-Cities Cancer Center

4US

Greater Gallatin United Way

Pat Wroten Memorial Foundation

Twin County United Way

Agri-Business Educ. Corp. - Adopt a Farmer Program

Habitat for Humanity Spokane

Pregnancy Outreach Clinic of Miles City

Union Gospel Mission

Alzheimer’s Association

Horses of Hope Oregon

Redeemer Adoption Fund

Union Gospel Mission of Salem

American Cancer Society - Gonzaga Relay for Life

Hospice of Spokane

Redmond Rotary Charitable Corporation

United Methodist Retirement Center

American Red Cross

Idaho FFA Foundation

Relay for Life Mineral County, Montana

United Way of Cascade County

Arlington Rotary Foundation

Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America

Ritzville Festivals Association

United Way of the Klamath Basin

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest

Inland Northwest Honor Flight

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation

Inland Northwest SIDS

SXNW Spokane Young Life

Wake Up & Lace Up

Blue Mountain Council

Life Services

Salem Leadership Foundation

Washington Apple Education Foundation

Boy Scouts of America

Lydia Place

Scottie Booster Club

Washington State FFA Foundation

Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County

Make-a-Wish Oregon

SCRAPS Hope Foundation

Washington State University

Brigham Young University - Idaho

March of Dimes

Seattle Foundation

Wenatchee Valley Masters

Casa for Children of Klamath County

Marion Polk Food Share

Second Harvest

Whitworth University

Coaches vs Cancer, American Cancer Society

Mid-City Concerns-Meals on Wheels Spokane

Shriners Hospital for Children

Wishing Star

Coeur d'Alene Public Library

Monfort Belles

Snake River Search, Inc.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant

Columbia Basin Dive Rescue

Montana Food Bank Network

Southern Oregon Humane Society

World Vision

Council on Aging and Human Services

Mount Vernon Christian School

Special Olympics Washington

Wounded Warrior Project

Crook County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Association, Inc.

My Neighbor in Need

Spokane County United Way

WSU Foundation

Cup of Cool Water

National MS Society

Spokane Guilds' School & Neuromuscular Center

WSU Foundation - Cougar Athletic Fund

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

NCompass

Susan G Komen Eastern Washington

Yakima Union Gospel Mission

Dogs for the Deaf Inc.

Operation GIFT

Susan G Komen Idaho

YMCA of Spokane

Eastern Washington University Foundation

Oregon Ag in the Classroom

Taylor's Crossing Public Charter School

Youth Outdoors Unlimited

Food Lifeline

Oregon FFA Foundation

The American Cancer Society

Youth Suicide Prevention Program

Forest Grove Unified Sports

Oregon Food Bank

The Idaho Food Bank

YWCA of Spokane

Grand Teton Council, Boy Scouts of America

Oregon State University Foundation

The Oaks Education Association

Dollar amounts are unaudited.

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Corporate Matching Program

To expand our stewardship outreach and encourage employees to give back to their communities, Northwest FCS matches employees’ monetary contributions to qualifying non-profit organizations within our service territory. The match is a dollar-for-dollar donation up to $300 per employee. In 2015, Northwest FCS matched employee contributions of more than $35,000 through the Corporate Match program, a 28 percent increase over 2014.

2015 Corporate Match Recipients 2nd Harvest

Great Falls Walk to End Alzheimer's

Orphan Relief and Rescue

Tri-Cities Cancer Center

4US

Greater Gallatin United Way

Pat Wroten Memorial Foundation

Twin County United Way

Agri-Business Educ. Corp. - Adopt a Farmer Program

Habitat for Humanity Spokane

Pregnancy Outreach Clinic of Miles City

Union Gospel Mission

Alzheimer’s Association

Horses of Hope Oregon

Redeemer Adoption Fund

Union Gospel Mission of Salem

American Cancer Society - Gonzaga Relay for Life

Hospice of Spokane

Redmond Rotary Charitable Corporation

United Methodist Retirement Center

American Red Cross

Idaho FFA Foundation

Relay for Life Mineral County, Montana

United Way of Cascade County

Arlington Rotary Foundation

Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America

Ritzville Festivals Association

United Way of the Klamath Basin

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Northwest

Inland Northwest Honor Flight

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation

Inland Northwest SIDS

SXNW Spokane Young Life

Wake Up & Lace Up

Blue Mountain Council

Life Services

Salem Leadership Foundation

Washington Apple Education Foundation

Boy Scouts of America

Lydia Place

Scottie Booster Club

Washington State FFA Foundation

Boys and Girls Club of Spokane County

Make-a-Wish Oregon

SCRAPS Hope Foundation

Washington State University

Brigham Young University - Idaho

March of Dimes

Seattle Foundation

Wenatchee Valley Masters

Casa for Children of Klamath County

Marion Polk Food Share

Second Harvest

Whitworth University

Coaches vs Cancer, American Cancer Society

Mid-City Concerns-Meals on Wheels Spokane

Shriners Hospital for Children

Wishing Star

Coeur d'Alene Public Library

Monfort Belles

Snake River Search, Inc.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant

Columbia Basin Dive Rescue

Montana Food Bank Network

Southern Oregon Humane Society

World Vision

Council on Aging and Human Services

Mount Vernon Christian School

Special Olympics Washington

Wounded Warrior Project

Crook County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale Association, Inc.

My Neighbor in Need

Spokane County United Way

WSU Foundation

Cup of Cool Water

National MS Society

Spokane Guilds' School & Neuromuscular Center

WSU Foundation - Cougar Athletic Fund

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

NCompass

Susan G Komen Eastern Washington

Yakima Union Gospel Mission

Dogs for the Deaf Inc.

Operation GIFT

Susan G Komen Idaho

YMCA of Spokane

Eastern Washington University Foundation

Oregon Ag in the Classroom

Taylor's Crossing Public Charter School

Youth Outdoors Unlimited

Food Lifeline

Oregon FFA Foundation

The American Cancer Society

Youth Suicide Prevention Program

Forest Grove Unified Sports

Oregon Food Bank

The Idaho Food Bank

YWCA of Spokane

Grand Teton Council, Boy Scouts of America

Oregon State University Foundation

The Oaks Education Association

Dollar amounts are unaudited.

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