Foundations that fund community development in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to community development 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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Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $800,000 to Together Rising As An Environmental Community, Seattle: Environmental - general support 2024
- $800,000 to Together Rising As An Environmental Community, Seattle: Environmental - general support 2024
- $800,000 to Together Rising As An Environmental Community, Seattle: Environmental - general support 2024
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Spokane Area Workforce Development Council, Spokane: Operations and programming across the WorkSource Spokane campus
- $6,000 to Kitsap Home Builders Foundation, Bremerton: Builder Grant Program
- $6,000 to Ellensburg Downtown Association, Ellensburg: The Kleinberg Building Mural Restoration Project
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.
The Avista Foundation
- $10,000 to Communities in Schools, Spokane: General Support
- $3,500 to Spokane Alliance United, Spokane: Child Care for Attendees at Civic Infrastructure Training
- $2,500 to Latinos En Spokane, Spokane: Community Center Planning and Pre-Design
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...
College Spark Washington
- $300,000 to Technology Access Foundation, Seattle: Lea2144 leader implementation
- $90,000 to Rvc Seattle, Seattle: Eef2132 wa-bloc - general operating
- $60,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Eef2090 communities for our colleges
How to apply: Please see our website at www.collegespark.org for information regarding the application process.
Deadlines: Please see our website at www.collegespark.org for information regarding the application process.
Restrictions: The detailed requests-for-proposals available at www.collegespark.org sets forth the requirements for consideration of grant proposals, including eligibility criteria for organizations with a staffed presence in washington state,...
The Conru Foundation
- $350,000 to We Heart Seattle, Seattle: General support
- $10,000 to Pike Place Market Foundation, Seattle: General support
- $7,500 to Seattle Good Business Network, 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
- $20,000 to We Heart Seattle, Seattle: General & Unrestricted
- $20,000 to Southeast Effective Development, Seattle: Seattle Indian Services Commission FUND
- $10,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Native american women's dialogue on infant mortality
How to apply: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Deadlines: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Restrictions: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
The Industrial Commission
- $200,000 to Chehalis Foundation, Chehalis: To cover operating expenses for one year. The organization invests in the chehalis...
- $100,000 to Industrial Park at Transalta, Centralia: To assist with job creation and community development to serve the unmet need for large...
- $60,000 to Chehalis Foundation, Chehalis: To support education projects for the chehalis school district's career and technical...
How to apply: Written application outlining project and how it supports the stated objectives of the industrial commission to promote economic development, encourage job creation, community revitalization, promote social welfare, and educate the public as to the importance of these matters.
Restrictions: Benefit must be for the communities of chehalis and centralia, washington and lewis county, washington.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $40,000 to The Gsba Foundation, Seattle: Event sponsorship
- $30,000 to Yakima County Development Association, Yakima: Bilingual small business accelerator
- $25,000 to Seashare, Bainbridge Island: Seafood for alaska food banks
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 Bamford Foundation
- $32,500 to Communities in Schools, Tacoma: Program- support: ready, set, read
- $8,000 to Technology Access Foundation, Seattle: General support
- $5,000 to Metropolitan Development Council, Tacoma: Program and general 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...
Wyman Youth Trust
- $5,000 to Pike Place Market Foundation, Seattle: Social health
- $5,000 to Technology Access Foundation, Seattle: Education
- $1,000 to Southeast Effective Development, Seattle: Civic
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 Schmidt Family Foundation
- $600,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Supporting indigenous communities' land stewardship, self-determination, and cultural...
- $50,000 to Shared Spaces Foundation, Tukwila: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $400,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Community Engagement
- $150,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Promise of an Equitable Future
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Christensen Fund
- $200,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Support for native organizers alliance -- a fiscally sponsored project of the alliance...
- $150,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: Support for native organizers alliance -- a fiscally-sponsored project of alliance for a...
How to apply: Prospective grantees are invited to submit full proposals electronically (pre-grant inquiry). The information to be included, not limited to: identity, contact information, tax status, registration and governing documents, financial statements, key officers and major funders,...
Deadlines: See below
Restrictions: No restrictions
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark
- $35,000 to We Heart Seattle, Seattle: Debris removal/housing pathway
- $24,000 to Dam Sense, Port Angeles: Chinook & orca recovery project
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...
R H Parkerunited Foundation
- $52,000 to Stevenson Downtown Association, Stevenson: Community services
- $7,000 to Community Enrichment for Klickitat County, Lyle: Community services
How to apply: Letter form. Including: 1) mission statement, 2) description of how mission is accomplished, 3) how will grant awards be utilized, and 4) copy of irs 501(c)(3) determination letter.
Deadlines: July 31
Restrictions: Preference given to grant requests for youth education in pacific northwest.
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
- $20,000 to Metropolitan Development Council, Tacoma: General operations
- $10,000 to Teamchild, Seattle: Legal services pierce county
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...
Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Seashare, Bainbridge Island: Unrestricted general
- $5,000 to Orion Industries, Auburn: Unrestricted general
How to apply: See bank of america philanthropic website
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: Only 501 c (3) organizations whose purpose is to feed, clothe, and otherwise assist poor people and their families
Bluescope Foundation North America
- $4,000 to La Center United, La Center: Education - youth
- $3,500 to Envision Kalama, Kalama: Education - youth
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...
Washington Federal Foundation
- $2,000 to Wild Bird Charity, Bellingham: Financial literacy
- $2,000 to Gsba Foundation, Seattle: Revitalization or stabilization
How to apply: Applicants should complete a grant application and provide a copy of the irs letter confirming the organization's exempt status, its mission statement, a copy of the organization's operating and program budget, financial statements, and recently filed form 990 must be submitted....
Restrictions: Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank
The Mcknight Foundation
- $250,000 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: to support both urban and reservation-based Indigenous nonpartisan civic engagement
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Mount Baker Foundation
- $100,000 to Communities in Schools, Bellingham: Support program expansion and hiring of a program coordinator to Ferndale High School
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.
Sherwood Trust
- $50,000 to Community Council, Walla Walla: Invitational
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.
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $35,000 to Black Healing Fund, Snohomish: Program support
How to apply: Large grants of $50,000 or higher - see the organization's website for the large grants process.
Deadlines: See organization's website for application requirements.
Restrictions: See organization's website.
Hazel Miller Foundation
- $30,000 to Edmonds Chamber Foundation, 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/
Robert W Deutsch Foundation
- $27,500 to Alliance for A Just Society, Seattle: General operating grant
How to apply: Written
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