Timeline Shortcode 2001 2001 The Foundation is formed and charitable status is approved 2002 2002 Grants distributed for the first time 2012 2012 Endowed assets surpasses $1 million Single largest donation ($1,475,000) received from the Estate of Arnold Ellis; Arnold Ellis Scholarship Fund established 2013 2013 First Executive Director is hired 2014 2014 First scholarships disbursed from the Arnold Ellis Scholarship Fund. 2016 2016 First Vital Signs Report is produced 2017 2017 Winner of Community Impact Award at the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2018 2018 Cumulative Community Grants surpass $500,000 2020 2020 The Foundation distributes $100,000 in COVID funding on behalf of the Federal Government 2021 2021 Market value of all assets surpass $5 million.