2026-03-09T16:51:17-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 464201429 FRIENDS OF THE LOWER GRAND COULEE FRIE 3605681790 PO Box 483 Soap Lake WA 98851 Wendell Tobiason Treasurer 3605681790 2026-03-03 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Wendell Tobiason PO Box 483 Soap Lake WA 98851 43993 0 X www.FriendsOfTheLowerGrandCoulee.org X 2013 WA Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee develops and funds initiatives that further the preservation and enjoyment of the Lower Grand Coulee's extraordinary geology, history, and creative assets. 8 6 0 40 0 0 24445 43993 0 0 0 0 0 0 24445 43993 2700 5000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72884 32385 75584 37385 -51139 6608 89991 96602 0 0 89991 96602 Friends of the Lower Grand Coulee develops and funds initiatives that further the preservation and enjoyment of the Lower Grand Coulee's extraordinary geology, history, and creative assets. 0 0 528 0 0 James Building: General building and grounds maintenance for the year including sweeping, weeding, vacuuming, wall brushing, sidewalk de-icing etc. Coordination with project feasibility report i.e. RCDI Workshop and grantwriting assistance. Moving forward with upgrades to the historic James Building a multi purpose community gathering center in a key midtown Main Avenue location. Plans are well along to transform the building into an Arts and Natural Science Discovery Center. 2025 brought continued support from the professional and local community moving forward with strategic use, feasibility, and sustainability planning, design including community presentation including a well attended design charrette for valuable input focused on community priorities and needs. Architectural design, Structural Engineering design, Civil Engineering design, Landscape Architectural design and Professional Land Surveying* services *(completed in 2023 but utilized in 2025 for critical design layout) were enlisted to accomplish design and engineering needs. Ongoing drainage challenges have been addressed by engineered drainage plans beginning with establishment of surveyed property boundary lines. Storm water infiltration, detention, and overflow conveyance system plans have been submitted and approved by the local jurisdiction. Storm water infiltration and detention strategies have been successfully implemented and tested. Abandoned buried heating oil tank was decommissioned via bioremediation and repurposed for on site detention and natural infiltration. New cast-in-place foundation walls, entry drive, and courtyard patio have been installed including allowances for future exterior lighting and landscape irrigation. Volunteer hours for design include professional architectural, structural, landscape architectural, civil designs addressing permit approval coordination and construction administration: 52 hours. Non-professional support: 52 hours of Volunteer labor hours for exterior maintenance. 3000 3000 0 Education Funding. Fund teacher classroom grants, after school programs, outdoor educational programs, art education and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area, and/or will tie the communities of the Lower Grand Coulee together. Areas of education that may be supported include science, technology, math, literacy, and social studies. Grand Coulee by Road: explanations of landmarks between Soap Lake and the Grand Coulee Dam. This would include both well known and forgotten historical landmarks, with little known historical facts when available. The purpose would be to entertain and educate both locals and travelers while preserving history and returning relevance to both the lower and upper Grand Coulee. 19684 0 0 Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival was a free, full-day music event taking place at a public park in downtown Soap Lake. Attendance at the second festival on June 21, 2025 was estimated at between 300 and 700 people. The event was fully funded by donations and organized by 16 volunteers who spent about 680 hours on planning, fundraising, and managing event activities. 7354 0 0 Creative District Administration: This is a Washington State program that helps communities thrive by strengthening the creative sector, turning arts and culture into economic opportunities, diversifying local economies, and enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors. 2924 2000 0 Arts Education and Experiences Fund. Funds performing arts, art education, hands-on experiences, and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area for families and/or will tie the communities of the Lower Grand Coulee area. Funded an online learning program with the Beauty of Bronze educational project. 10278 2000 0 33490 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA X Wendell Tobiason 3605681790 PO Box 483 Soap Lake WA 98851 Andrew Kovach President, Director 7.25 X X 0 0 0 Kim A Randolph-Meaney Vice President, Director 0.75 X X 0 0 0 Ruthann Tobiason Secretary, Director 20 X X 0 0 0 Wendell Tobiason Treasurer, Director 5.0 X X 0 0 0 Burr Beckwith Sargent at Arms, Director 5 X X 0 0 0 Nell Kovach Bookkeeper, Director 10 X 0 0 0 Matt Eisen Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 Greg Bear Director 0.25 X 0 0 0 John Martin (past President), Emeritus 0 X 0 0 0 Robert Salmons Emeritus 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3059 0 17901 23033 0 43993 0 0 0 0 0 0 3059 0 0 0 0 0 43993 0 0 0 X 5000 5000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8859 8859 11414 10763 651 115 115 80 80 6289 6289 1474 1474 855 855 3049 3049 Reimbursement of Vendor Fees to City of Soap Lake 250 250 0 0 37385 33490 3895 0 58576 65187 5415 5415 26000 26000 89991 96602 0 0 X 89991 96602 0 0 89991 96602 89991 96602 X 6608 0 0 0 0 3 X 0 0 0 X 12319 3539 48118 24445 43993 132414 1200 1200 12319 3539 49318 24445 43993 133614 9019 1300 5411 1550 1112 18392 30800 10000 17901 58701 9019 1300 36211 11550 19013 77093 56521 0 0 0 0 0 0 12319 3539 49318 24445 43993 133614 0.42302 0.36277 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Historic Carving 20000 Bronze Sculpture 6000 26000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Andrew Kovach and Mary Eleanor Kovach - spouses Wendell Tobiason and Ruthann Tobiason - spouses Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Email completed 990 PDF to Board for review and approval prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available on government website, or by request to the Secretary Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Artist Fees $8,600 Planning & Design for Advertising/Marketing $259 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding differences $3