NEWS

Icicle Fund welcomes new executive director

10/18/2024

The Icicle Fund is delighted to announce Phil Lacey as our next Executive Director. 

Previously, Phil served as Executive Director of the Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) where he guided ICCA through a period of stabilization and transformation. Beyond navigating the challenges of emerging from the pandemic, he addressed underlying financial difficulties while expanding programming and fostering deeper connections within the community.  

Mitsu Iwasaki, board president of Icicle Fund shares “After countless hours of interviews spanning several months with many strong candidates, Phil emerged as our next leader. Phil is a thoughtful, courageous, and values- driven leader able to bring people together, balance creativity with operations, and confidently lead organizations through transformation." 

The Icicle Fund board eagerly anticipates Phil’s leadership as he continues the impactful legacy of community support and the trust-based philanthropy model instituted by former Executive Director Christine Morgan.   

“Christine’s passion for community building and connecting to the people of North Central Washington set the stage for our next Executive Director. Phil’s creative problem-solving will strengthen the Icicle Fund’s mission to support Arts, History and the Environment throughout North Central Washington,” said Icicle Fund Board Member, Canuche Terranella.  

Icicle Fund’s community grant program will continue uninterrupted. 2025 grant applications are currently being accepted. Details can be found on Icicle Fund’s website: Iciclefund.org  

Please contact Icicle Fund Board President Mitsu Iwasaki with any questions at Mitsu.iwasaki@tpl.org.