PYBUS FOUNDATION
When people gather at Pybus Market, great things happen!
FOUNDATION MISSION
The mission of the Pybus Market Charitable Foundation is to enhance the quality of
life in the greater Wenatchee valley, now and for generations to come.
FOUNDATION OVERVIEW
The Pybus Market Charitable Foundation was founded in 2012 by Mike and JoAnn Walker to establish a public market for the greater community benefit. The Foundation’s strategy is to leverage the power, popularity and physical infrastructure of Pybus Public Market to create and maintain charitable activities at the Market benefiting a broad cross-section of the community. By intention, the Foundation engages in a broad set of charitable activities at Pybus Market, rather than a narrow set.
The Foundation focuses on six core areas:
- Community Diversity and Civic Engagement which includes forums and educational community events, naturalization services and voter registration drives.
- Providing space and programs to serve the poor, homeless, distressed and underprivileged. Make a Difference Day is the cornerstone of the Foundation’s activities.
- Fostering the arts by supporting artistic educational programs and performances.
- Promoting health and education through access to healthcare services, support groups, engagement and forums on subjects ranging from health conscience cooking classes to lectures on the history of the Valley.
- Providing family friendly activities and a safe place for children to discover and learn through games and competitions.
- Hosting and promoting other charitable activities and non-profits, providing free and reduced rate facility fees for gatherings and worship.
To sustain these efforts in the long term, public sponsorships and individual donations are crucial.
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
Pybus Public Market, a 501(c)5 and Pybus Foundation, a 501(c)3 are governed by a single Board of Directors. They represent a diverse group of community leaders with experience in the worlds of agriculture, business, law, retail, marketing, accounting, insurance, the arts and non-profits.
* Founding Board Members
Nate Bishop
President
Lindsey Weidenbach
President Elect
Katie Pauly
Secretary
Craig Homchick*
Past President
JoAnn Walker*
Emeritus
Mike Walker*
Emeritus
Chris Avey
Dick Baskin
Cori Bautista
Ron Berschauer
Katharine Bohm
Mike Cattin
Meaghan Greydanus
Daryn Klinginsmith
Steve Lee
Javier Sanchez
Tina Scull
Josh Tarr
Kelly Thompson
Pat Weinstein
The Board is always looking for community-minded individuals who believe strongly in the mission of the Foundation and who may wish to serve as board members in the future. If you are passionate about Pybus Market and how it can improve our community, and want to be considered for a future opening on the board of directors reach out below.
Become a Pybus Partner
Sustaining our efforts in the long term, public
sponsorships and individual donations are crucial.
Annual Report
Read our annual report for more information on
how Pybus Foundation operates.
