Foundations that fund arts and culture in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Washington in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Conru Foundation
- $50,000 to Arts Impact, Federal Way: General support
- $30,000 to One Reel, Seattle: General support
- $25,000 to Arte Noir, Seattle: General support
How to apply: Application is available on the foundation's website: www.conru.org
Restrictions: Grants are made to us-based nonprofit organizations only
Lucky Seven Foundation
- $50,000 to Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle: Seattle/King County 2025 Medical Clinic
- $40,000 to Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, Port Hadlock: to support the Gala event, for Prothro Internship fall/winter program, and to purchase...
- $25,000 to Red Eagle Soaring, Seattle: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Deadlines: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Restrictions: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $75,000 to Path With Art, Seattle: General operating (daffodil grant)
- $75,000 to Path With Art, Seattle: General operating (daffodil grant)
- $70,000 to Cultureseed, White Salmon: General operating (daffodil grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
Forest Foundation
- $70,000 to Museum of Glass, Tacoma: General operating support
- $40,000 to Tacoma Arts Live, Tacoma: General operating support
- $25,000 to Symphony Tacoma, Tacoma: General operating support
How to apply: Go to www.forestfound.org website, click "begin application", click "apply", and submit a "letter of inquiry" through the online application process.
Deadlines: Go to website, click "guidelines" link, then click "application timeline" link
Restrictions: See attached "forest foundation mission & other foundation details"
The Avista Foundation
- $30,000 to Friends of Ksps, Spokane: Community Impact Pillars Support
- $30,000 to Spokane Symphony Society, Spokane: General Support
- $7,500 to Terrain Programs, Spokane: General Operating Support for Terrain Gallery & Annex
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho...
Wyman Youth Trust
- $9,000 to Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle: Art culture
- $7,500 to Northwest African American Museum, Seattle: Art culture
- $6,250 to Intiman Theatre, Seattle: Art culture
How to apply: Letter of proposal with description and history of the organization description of project and financial need information on board of trustees and directors annual operating budget applications accepted by mail only
Deadlines: June 15 arts and culture, december 1 social health service, sept 15 civic education
Restrictions: Not for profit organization with proof of 501(c)3 status
The Bamford Foundation
- $25,000 to Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma: Education and mentoring programs.
- $25,000 to Grand Cinema, Tacoma: Tacoma creates support
- $16,500 to Greentrike, Tacoma: General operating and outreach program support
How to apply: The bamford foundation has now adopted an online grants portal through which organizations may submit a letter of inquiry. Www.grantinterface.com. See www.bamfordfoundation.org for more information.
Deadlines: For 2024, grant cycles will occur during the winter, spring, and summer quarters.
Restrictions: For 2024, the foundation will focus on leveraging the impact of small (less than 15,000) size grants with both new and existing grant partners. The foundation continues to make grants aligned with four priority giving areas, primarily...
Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai
- $20,000 to Tacoma Arts Live, Tacoma: General operating
- $15,000 to Greentrike, Tacoma: General operating
- $15,000 to Tacoma Little Theatre and Drama League, Tacoma: General operating
How to apply: Applications should be submitted using our application form
Restrictions: Yes, see our application form
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma: Asia pacific cultural center
- $25,000 to Potlatch Fund, Seattle: General Operating support
- $5,000 to Carl Maxey Center, Spokane: Carl Maxey Center's Cultural Programs
How to apply: Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information.
Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th
Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
Mms Giving Foundation
- $15,000 to Gay City Health Project, Seattle: In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
- $10,000 to The Residency, Seattle: In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Northwest Folklife, Seattle: In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
How to apply: Written request
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
- $50,000 to Potlatch Fund, Seattle: Cultural institutions & projects
- $30,000 to Humanities Washington, Seattle: Cultural institutions & projects
- $12,000 to Northwest Film Forum, Seattle: Cultural institutions and projects
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: February 15, august 15
Hazel Miller Foundation
- $50,000 to Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds: Financial assistance
- $20,000 to Edmonds Driftwood Players, Edmonds: Financial assistance
- $10,000 to Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Edmonds: Financial assistance
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Grant applications will be accepted at any time and will be evaluated on a quarterly basis.
Restrictions: See foundation website at: http://hazelmillerfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/
Moccasin Lake Foundation
- $10,000 to Greentrike, Tacoma: Expanded Learning Opportunities fund
- $9,500 to Freehold Theatre Lab Studio, Seattle: For The 14/48 Projects
- $9,000 to Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma: Salmon in the Classroom fund
How to apply: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Deadlines: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Restrictions: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
The Dimmer Family Foundation
- $13,830 to Greentrike, Tacoma: General
- $5,000 to Tacoma City Ballet, Tacoma: General
- $3,500 to Museum of Glass, Tacoma: General
How to apply: See attachment
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $195,000 to Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $150,000 to Pacific Northwest Ballet Association, Seattle: General operating support for dance productions and activities
- $35,000 to Village Theatre, Issaquah: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
- $80,000 to Grand Cinema, Tacoma: Save the grand: a campaign to buy our building & secure our future
- $5,100 to Greentrike, Tacoma: Matching gift
- $5,000 to Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma: Board directed gift
Restrictions: Washington, oregon, and selected areas of northern california
Wm Kilworth Fdn Tw
- $10,000 to Greentrike, Tacoma: General operating
- $7,000 to Tacoma Arts Live, Tacoma: General operating
- $5,000 to Tacoma Youth Symphony Association Inc, Tacoma: General operating
How to apply: Application form provided by keybank (see above address)
Deadlines: November 1 of current year
Restrictions: Pierce county resident
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $425,000 to Northwest Film Forum, Seattle: To support program development of a sponsored project
- $400,000 to Not An Alternative Inc, Vashon: To support staffing, artist fees and honoraria, and production of an interactive website...
- $325,000 to Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle, Seattle: To support a new artist residency studio, education and welcome center, exhibits, and a...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Sherwood Trust
- $116,563 to Carnegie Picture Lab, Walla Walla: Legacy/Core
- $20,000 to Vital Wines, Walla Walla: Core Multiyear
- $5,000 to Little Theatre of Walla Walla, Walla Walla: Legacy
How to apply: See www.sherwoodtrust.org for application instructions.
Deadlines: Letter of Intent deadline February 5th. Application deadline March 5th.
Restrictions: Religious, charitable, and educational purposes within the Walla Walla geographical area.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Studio East Training for the Performing Arts, Kirkland: Storybook theater sensory-friendly
- $25,000 to Pacific Northwest Ballet Association, Seattle: Pnbs 2023-24 sensory-accessible season
- $20,000 to Humanities Washington, Seattle: Prime time family reading
How to apply: Only online applications are accepted. Visit www.libertymutualfoundation.org to apply online.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Liberty mutual foundation has rolling reviews of applications.
Restrictions: Liberty mutual foundation does not provide philanthropic support for: individuals; foundations that are primarily grantmaking agencies; religious organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities; fraternal, social or political...
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- $20,000 to Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation, Wenatchee: General operating
- $10,000 to Aboriginal Outfitters, Riverside: General operating
- $10,000 to Terrain Programs, Spokane: General operating
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
The Kinsman Foundation
- $14,500 to Confluences, Vancouver: Public art conservation
- $5,000 to Poetry Northwest, Everett: Literary publication
- $5,000 to Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust, Vancouver: Historic preservation
How to apply: To apply for a 2025 grant or a 2026 arts, culture and the humanities grant please visit our website, www.kinsmanfoundation.org, and navigate to the page named application guidelines; contact our office by phone or mail; or email grants@kinsmanfoundation.org to have a detailed...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded for these purposes: historic preservation, primarily architectural preservation native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, particularly rehabilitation programs providing urgent care for native wildlife; and...
Terra Foundation for American Art
- $150,000 to Burke Museum Association, Seattle: Art education
- $75,000 to National Nordic Museum, Seattle: Art education
- $10,000 to Burke Museum Association, Seattle: Art education
How to apply: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Artsfund, Seattle: Fy25 professional development convenings & trainings
- $50,000 to Tacoma Arts Live, Tacoma: Accelerating creative & cultural enterprises
- $30,000 to Museum of Flight Foundation, Seattle: Museum access programs
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Firstenburg Foundation
- $25,000 to Cultureseed, White Salmon: To be applied as capacity building support staffing
- $10,000 to Vietnamese Community of Clark County, Vancouver: To be applied as capacity building
- $10,000 to Lelooska Foundation, Ariel: To be applied as collections management
How to apply: The foundation form must be completed including information regarding the organization, project, budget and required attachments.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines coincide with grant cycles, which may vary. Please check website for details.
Restrictions: No grants will be given to/for individuals, religious organizations, international organizations without qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations, endowments, dinners/balls/ticketed events, political purposes,...
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