Celebrating Our Grantees

Grantees

At the Addium-METER Foundation, we are proud to offer grants with a diverse array of non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the Palouse area. Our grantees are at the forefront of addressing critical community needs, from enhancing educational opportunities to uplifting underserved populations. Here, we celebrate their achievements and share the stories of how our support has helped fuel their missions.

Weekend Food Bags

Pullman Schools Pantry Progam

Awarded a $5,000 grant to provide weekend food bags for any Pullman Public Schools students needing extra food on the weekends during the school year.

SafeSpace Construction

Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation

Awarded a $5,000 grant towards the construction of safe rooms for behavioral and mental health patients in the emergency department to provide a secure, calming environment for patients experiencing crises. 

New Radio

Northwest Public Broadcasting

Awarded a $5,000 grant to in support of a new studio transmitter link (STL) for KRFA 91.7. 

Providing Students Assistance with Completing Financial Aid Forms

Palouse Pathways

Awarded a $3,000 grant to develop resources, train facilitators, and coordinate and host four drop-in workshops to help parents and students complete financial aid forms for higher education.

Colfax Library 3D printer upgrade

Friends of Whitman County Libraries

Awarded a $2,500 grant to replace its outdated 3D printer, supporting continued hands-on STEAM programming for local youth.

Community Theatre Performance Venues

APOD Productions

Awarded a $2,000 grant to help cover venue costs for their 2025–26 season, which will feature four local productions involving hundreds of volunteers and performers from across the Palouse.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

United Way of Whitman County

Awarded a $4,000 grant to help send free books to local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, supporting early literacy across the county.

MEALS FOR SENIORS

Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens

Awarded a $5,000 for home delivered meals for seniors who are homebound and unable to shop or cook for themselves.

Program Services

Make A Wish Foundation of Alaska & Washington

Awarded a $4,000 grant to provide wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.

GARAGE Insulation & Drainage field

Northwest Children's Home

Awarded a $12,500 grant to  add drainage and insulate a garage and make it a 4-season gym for at-risk youth staying at the home. Physical activity is part of their therapy and healing as they work through trauma.

Summer Family matinee series

Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre

Awarded a $6,000 grant to fund the summer family matinee movie series and popcorn for all attendees.  

FREE WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

Lauren McCluskey Foundation

Awarded a $1,110  for SASS-Go  Self Defense Class, bringing in instructor to area to teach free class to women, hosted on the WSU Campus.

The vision and direction of the Addium-METER Foundation are guided by a dedicated board of leaders passionate about our cause:

  • Whitman Co. Libraries- Albion Branch (Renovations)
  • Palouse- Clearwater Environmental Institute (STREAM TEAM Camp)
  • Northwest Public Broadcasting (New Radio)
  • Palouse Habitat for Humanity (Tools & Labor)
  • Family Promise of the Palouse (Shelter Improvements)
  • United Way (Dolly Parton Imagination Library)
  • Friendly Neighbors Senior Citizens (Meals for Seniors)
  • Make a Wish Foundation of  Alaska & WA (Wish Granting)
  • Northwest Children's Home (Garage/Gym Updates at Group Home)
  • Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre  (Summer Family Matinee Series)
  • Lauren McCluskey Foundation (Free Self-Defense Class)

Join Our Mission

Each of these organizations represents just a fraction of the impact made possible through collaboration and support. Their success stories inspire us and highlight the critical role that grants play in enabling nonprofits to fulfill their missions.

We invite you to learn more about our grantees and the incredible work they are doing in our communities. If you represent a nonprofit organization and are interested in applying for future grants, we encourage you to stay connected with us for updates on our grant program and application process.

Together, we can continue to support initiatives that make our communities stronger, healthier, and more sustainable. Thank you to all our grantees for their dedication and hard work. Your contributions are truly making a difference.