Foundations that fund health care in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to health care 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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Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $25,000 to Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, Vancouver: General operating (rose grant)
- $20,000 to The Goodtimes Project, Seattle: Unrestricted programming (rose grant)
- $15,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho, Yakima: Restricted programming (rose grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
Wyman Youth Trust
- $5,000 to Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle: Social health
- $2,500 to Kids & Paper, Seattle: Social health
- $2,500 to Upower, Seattle: Social & health
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 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $250,000 to Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle: 82212 decolonizing the behavioral risk factor surveillance system to advance urban...
- $225,000 to Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle: 81427 supporting the urban indian health institute in advancing the data decolonization...
- $155,911 to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, Seattle: 77002 evaluating and learning from the strong, prosperous, and resilient communities...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Woodworth Family Foundation
- $150,000 to Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation, Tacoma: Support
- $15,000 to Community Health Care, Tacoma: Nurse training education
- $15,000 to Pierce County Project Access, Tacoma: Donated care
How to apply: Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry-- see website for details.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) to apply.
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee
- $100,000 to Samaritan Healthcare Foundation, Moses Lake: Surgical & infusion center - yr 1 of 5
- $10,000 to Samaritan Healthcare Foundation, Moses Lake: Samaritan healthcare raise the paddle
- $4,000 to Samaritan Healthcare Foundation, Moses Lake: 2024 bourbon & bowties
How to apply: Write a one page proposal which includes the general amount requested and state what the project funds will be used for. There is not a formal application.
Deadlines: Written requests must be received before april 30
The Honorable Frank L & Arlene G Price Foundation
- $25,000 to Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, Vancouver: Health
- $25,000 to Community Health Partners, Longview: Health
- $20,000 to Battle Ground Healthcare, Battle Ground: Health
How to apply: Information about the charity, its status and contacts. Details as to the amount and use of the grant requested.
Deadlines: By april 30th of each year.
Restrictions: Restricted to use in the health, education or historic preservation by 501(c)(3) organizations for the benefit of clark and cowlitz counties in washington state.
First Fed Foundation
- $25,000 to Jefferson Healthcare Foundation, Port Townsend: Community development
- $25,000 to North Olympic Healthcare Network, Port Angeles: Community development
- $5,000 to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, Port Angeles: Community support
How to apply: See: firstfedcf.org/grants.
Deadlines: See: firstfedcf.org/grants.
Restrictions: See: firstfedcf.org/grants.
Hazel Miller Foundation
- $40,000 to Community Health Center of Snohomish County, Everett: Financial assistance
- $10,000 to Lahai Health, Lynnwood: Financial assistance
- $3,500 to Art for All, Kenmore: 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/
The Bamford Foundation
- $15,000 to Pierce County Project Access, Tacoma: Support of health care access / counseling
- $7,500 to Tra Medical Imaging Foundation, Tacoma: Scholarship fund
- $5,000 to Ashley House, Federal Way: Capital funds - medical van replacement
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...
Wilkins Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Lahai Health, Lynnwood: Cancer screening for
- $5,000 to Medic One Foundation, Bellevue: Advanced pediatric training
- $2,000 to Upower, Seattle: Trauma-informed wellness
How to apply: Forms available at bank of america philanthropic website
Restrictions: See philanthropic website
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $150,000 to Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation, Tacoma: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Wonder Project
- $6,000 to Empower Youth Network, Carnation: Pathways to Employment Success
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.
Jackson S and March F Chao Foundation
- $25,000 to Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska, Seattle: Child illness support
- $20,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle: Cancer research support
How to apply: Personal letter
The Babare Foundation
- $15,000 to Violet Sees, Seattle: To further exempt purpose
- $15,000 to Pediatric Interim Care Center, Kent: To further exempt purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted by letter format. Basic data to be included: a) tax exempt status b) purpose of grant c) amount of funds needed
Ellison Foundation
- $20,000 to Lahai Health, Lynnwood: Healthcare
- $1,000 to Access Walk, Leavenworth: Safe abortion services
How to apply: Ellison-foundation.org
The Firstenburg Foundation
- $10,000 to A Caring Closet, Vancouver: To be applied as program support
- $10,000 to Hello Life Eating Disorder Recovery Services, Longview: To be applied as capacity building
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,...
The Mary See Foundation
- $10,000 to Pediatric Interim Care Center, Kent: Charitable
- $5,000 to Skagit Hospice Foundation, Mount Vernon: Charitable
How to apply: Submit letter describing organization and intended use of funds
Deadlines: Submit prior to nov 1. Some gifts are made earlier, but final board action for the year occurs aroun
Restrictions: Gifts are made to 501(c)(3) organizations and also 170(c)(1) state and local institutions.
Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai
- $10,000 to Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation, Tacoma: General operating
- $1,000 to Pierce County Project Access, Tacoma: General operating
How to apply: Applications should be submitted using our application form
Restrictions: Yes, see our application form
Kelly Foundation of Washington
- $5,000 to Kids & Paper, Seattle: Through your sand point program, providing children academic tutoring, artistic outlets,...
- $5,000 to Upower, Seattle: With your direct service fitness and wellness education classes to underserved youth...
How to apply: Submit all applications with official high school transcript, act and/or sat scores, financial assessment form, personal statement and three letters of reference, by mail.
Deadlines: March 10
Restrictions: Must be accepted or have an application pending at an accredited institution of higher learning, public or private, including community colleges and must be a senior level student at a public or private high school; senior level in high...
Lucky Seven Foundation
- $5,000 to Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle: General & Unrestricted
- $2,000 to Safe Harbor Free Clinic, Stanwood: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Deadlines: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Restrictions: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
George T Welch Testamentary Trust
- $3,581 to Blue Mountain Therapeutic Riding, College Place: Food for horses
- $2,500 to Childhood Cancer Coalition, Spokane: Providing $500 stipends to cancer-affected families for energy assistance
How to apply: Application letter stating academic plans or other need, and statement of resources and expenses.
Deadlines: Feb 15, may 15, aug 15 and nov 15 medical requests; may 1 for academic requests and july 31 comm req
Restrictions: Resident of walla walla county, washington
Lopker Family Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle: Multi department donation
How to apply: Application letter should include name of organization and purpose of grant. Include a copy of organization's federal tax exemption letter.
George & Fay Young Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle: General
How to apply: Provide (at a minimum) evidence of their public charity status, description of activities & proposed use.
Deadlines: Board of directors generally meet in the spring and fall of each year to consider grant requests.
Restrictions: Grantees must generally be section 501(c)(3) organizations which are public charities.
Krieger Charitable Trust Fka Cecilia L Krieger Trust
- $110,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle: Charitable purpose
How to apply: No specific application form is necessary. Complete information on the charitable purpose of the request is required.
Restrictions: No restrictions, except it must be a tax exempt charitable organization.
Inserra Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle: Contribution for research.
How to apply: There is no particular form in which applications should be submitted.
Deadlines: No.
Restrictions: No.
Cardinal Health Foundation
- $50,000 to Mary Bridge Childrens Foundation, Tacoma: Mental health\zero suicide cohorts
How to apply: Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Deadlines: None none n/a
Restrictions: The cardinal health foundation supports regional and national health care initiatives, volunteerism, and healthy and livable communities.
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