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Local Advisory Board Application

Okanogan Valley Fund

We are seeking to add new volunteers to serve as Local Advisory Board members in the Okanogan Valley – servicing the eastern half of the county from Oroville in the north to Pateros in the south.
Applications are due by July 15, 2026

Do you love your community and believe in the important role that nonprofits contribute to making it a better place to live, work, and play? Are you eager to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing local communities? Do you have a passion for supporting and being a champion of groups working to move the needle on community issues?

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington established locally based Legacy Funds to support nonprofits and community organizations with programs that address regional needs throughout North Central Washington.  The Local Advisory Boards (LABs) represent a broad and diverse cross-section of the communities we serve and include a mix of long-time and newer residents, working and retired individuals, donors, volunteers, nonprofit representatives, and community members.

Advisors provide leadership and input, recommend grants from the Legacy Funds established to benefit each community, help grow the funds, and inspire potential donors to leave a legacy in their local community. As a LAB member, you'll evaluate grant applications, attend site visits, and be an ambassador with donors, nonprofit partners, and the community.

Local Advisory Board Members agree to participate for a three year term (renewable once), actively engage in Advisory Board meetings (3 - 4 per year), and attend a one-time mandatory regional training and dinner on May 19, 2027, from 3 pm- 7 pm in Chelan.

We’ve created a full schedule of future meeting dates/times to provide more advanced notice to everyone for next year. Click here for the schedule. Please check this schedule to ensure you can participate in meetings and site visits.

Local Advisory Board (LAB) Application

Name(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Where do you reside in North Central Washington?(Required)
How long have you lived in your community?(Required)
What is your age range? (Optional)
How do you describe your race and/or ethnicity? (Optional)
Select all that apply.
How do you describe your gender? (Optional)
I understand and am able to commit to the required training and meetings as described above and have read, understand, and agree to the LAB Roles and Responsibilities.(Required)

YOUR GIFT AT WORK

Cruz.Xitlali

Xitlali Cruz

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

I am currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science at Stanford. Since the beginning of my freshman year I have been involved with clubs such as Stanford’s Space Initiative (SSI) and the Society of Latinx Engineers (SOLE). In SSI I built a rocket and launched it.

ThomasSmith

Aero Methow Rescue Service

GRANT RECIPIENT

Due to being rural, remote, and geographically isolated, we must be prepared to do more than respond to emergencies. We have become a healthcare partner who fills gaps in service. The grant allowed our board the time and ability to work with a Strategic Planner to modify our plan to address those gaps.

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Chelan Douglas Volunteer Attorney Services

GRANT RECIPIENT

The grant provided funds to hire a Housing Justice and Outreach Coordinator to visit rural and underserved areas. Rosie’s bilingual and bicultural skills and experience have increased equity of service. Rosie is building partnerships with local organizations through events such as the Columbia Valley Community Health’s Back to School Drive, as well as posting yard signs.

Tenoch Mandujano

Tenoch Mandujano

Scholarship Recipient

My father was a migrant agricultural worker who eventually started his own cherry and apple orchard. He told me if I wanted to live a better life, I had to get an education. I plan on starting a career with the Chelan PUD with a passion for renewable energy and in turn give back to my parents and community for supporting my dreams.

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FOUNDATION FACTS

2025 ANNUAL REPORT