Foundations that fund civil rights in Washington
These 18 foundations made grants to civil rights 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 Bamford Foundation
- $7,500 to World Without Hate, Seattle: General support
- $2,500 to Institute for Black Justice, Spanaway: Program support -chimes family advocacy program
- $1,000 to Rainbow Center, Tacoma: General 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...
Lucky Seven Foundation
- $125,000 to Common Power Future, Seattle: general support, the c3 next-generation leadership program and Action Academy
- $125,000 to Common Power Future, Seattle: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Deadlines: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Restrictions: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
The Roundhouse Foundation
- $45,000 to Pride Foundation, Seattle: Queer data project; regional support for oregon
How to apply: Online with budget and required items outlined in submission instructions
Deadlines: See website for upcoming deadlines
Restrictions: See website for eligiblilty
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Pride Foundation, Seattle: Beyond-the-Check for Scholars programming
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.
Ridge Road Foundation C/O Scott Kim
- $15,000 to Washington Community Alliance, Yakima: Contribution to be used for charitable purposes
How to apply: Written request stating purpose for which the contribution will be used
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
- $15,000 to Rainbow Center, Tacoma: Tacoma pride festival
How to apply: A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application.
Deadlines: There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry.
Restrictions: All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian...
Hazel Miller Foundation
- $15,000 to Lift Every Voice Legacy, 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/
Mount Baker Foundation
- $10,000 to Whatcom Human Rights Task Force, Bellingham: Supports Harvest Days at the Share Spot: a festive expansion of Birchwood Food Desert...
How to apply: Applications are submitted through an online portal or emails to the Grants and Communications Manager listed above.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Located within Whatcom County, meets definition of eligible organization (e.g. 501c3) or through a fiscal sponsor, reflects diversity, equity and inclusion within the Foundation's areas of focus.
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $10,000 to Cowlitz County Child Advocates, Longview: Community - essential human services
How to apply: Initial contact must be made by letter, email or phone addressed to the foundation director describing the need, purpose, and general activities of the requesting charitable organization. The inquiry will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the policies established by the...
Restrictions: Grants are generally not made to: - individuals - political organizations - religious organizations for sectarian purposes - pre-school, primary and secondary educational institutions - organizations receiving united way support for...
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $10,000 to Pride Foundation, Seattle: Restricted programming (family fund)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
- $10,000 to Tasveer, Redmond: Cultural institutions & projects
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: February 15, august 15
The Conru Foundation
- $10,000 to Tasveer, 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
The Collins Foundation
- $6,000 to Pride Foundation, Seattle: Matching grant for general operating support
How to apply: The application should be in writing and should include the following information a) organization name b) verification of organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other eligible entity c) organization budget d) a description of the nature of the request e) proposed time...
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october
Restrictions: Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of oregon
The Sheth Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Tasveer, Redmond: Unrestricted
How to apply: An application form can be obtained by writing directly to the foundation. The application requests basic information of the grant seeker and the purpose of the funding request.
Henry M Jackson Foundation
- $3,500 to Washington Bus Education Fund, Seattle: Youth civic leadership program
How to apply: Strategic initiatives grants ($10k+): applicants submit a letter of intent (loi), and after review may be invited for a full proposal, which includes: program description, goals/outcomes, and plans for evaluation; implementation strategy and budget; description of the...
Deadlines: Strategic initiative grant applications quarterly: january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
Restrictions: Grants must support the foundation's goals of leadership, environment, human rights and/or international affairs education. Some of the opportunity grant funds focus on groups operating in snohomish county, washington, in order to further...
The Avista Foundation
- $3,000 to The Way To Justice, Spokane: BIPOC Youth Empowerment Program
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...
Community Building Foundation C/O Katy Sheehan
- $2,000 to Greater Spokane Progress, Spokane: General fund
How to apply: Application form and list of required support materials found on website at www.community-building.org/foundation
Deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines vary slightly year to year. Current deadlines noted on website.
Restrictions: Spokane area focus encompassing the interior columbia basin. Grant size $1,200-$10,000. No grants to endowments, individuals, military, or religious activities.
Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai
- $1,000 to Rainbow Center, Tacoma: General operating
How to apply: Applications should be submitted using our application form
Restrictions: Yes, see our application form
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