About The Foundation

Mission

The Washington State Fair Foundation financially supports the scholarship and educational programs of the Fair, and preserves and improves the Fair for future generations.

The Washington State Fair has been the place for family, fun and education for over a century and nothing evokes such strong or fond family memories like The Grand Old Fair. In the fast-paced world we live in, it is important to hold on to the tradition of days gone by so that we may tell our stories to future generations. With your help, we can ensure that the Fair holds a tender place in your great-great grandchildren’s hearts too. Gifts made to the Washington State Fair Foundation support the growth of the Fair’s educational programs, ensure that the Fair’s founding legacy lives on through preservation projects, and facilitate enhancements to the fairgrounds. Donations helped create and continue to sustain operation of the Traveling Farm, The Farm at SillyVille, as well as provide scholarships each year for our community’s youth. Thank you for your support!

Washington State Fair Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service under tax ID number 26-1250496

Foundation Information

  • Staff

    Holly Ball, Foundation Executive Director
    hollyb@thefair.com

    Kim Arnone, Foundation Coordinator
    kima@thefair.com

    Savannah Fry, Foundation Assistant
    savannahf@thefair.com

  • Board of Directors

    Jerry Larson, Chair - Washington State Fair Board Director

    Jeff McVicker, Vice Chair – Puget Sound Investments of Washington / Washington State Fair Board Director

    Renee McClain, Secretary – CEO, Washington State Fair

    Bill Yun, Treasurer – CFO, Washington State Fair

    Michael Nelson - Washington State Board Chairman 2024

    Clint Absher - Tacoma Rescue Mission, Construction Manager

    Kristina Allums - Community Volunteer / WSF Superintendent

    Mary Baker - HorizonView Health, Marketing Director/Owner

    Chrissy Bartlett - Terrafin Real Estate, REALTOR

    Tanja Bishop - BCRA Design, Director Stff Support

    Barb Briner - Bank of America, Senior VP

    Mike Egan – Microsoft

    Tabatha Johnson - Continential Marketing, Inc. VP Client Development

    Jolene Jones - JMJ Team, Owner

    Dr. Gary Larson - South Hill Veterinary, Retired

    Lin Miller - State Department of Corrections, Retired

    Kati O'Brien - All4Cure, Inc. Chief of Staff

    Tom Shjerven - Behavioral Health Consultant

    Blair Sexton - Edward Jones, Owner

    John Waterstraat - Fireside Home Solutions, CEO/President

Contact The Foundation

Foundation Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Address & Directions

Washington State Fair Foundation
110 9th Ave SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Map It

Enter through the Administration Office doors near the corner of 9th and Meridian.

Contacts

(253) 841-5120 or (253) 841-5065
Email - Facebook - Instagram

Holly Ball, Foundation Executive Director
hollyb@thefair.com

Kim Arnone, Foundation Coordinator
kima@thefair.com

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