Foundations that fund job training and employment in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment 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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Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $45,000 to Farestart, Seattle: Barista & customer service training program program
- $30,000 to Cares of Washington, Seattle: General operations support for cares of washington
- $30,000 to Morningside, Olympia: High school transition pre-employment services (pre-ets) program
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...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Career Path Services-Employment and Training, Spokane: Unrestricted funding
- $6,000 to Farestart, Seattle: FareStart Job Training Program
- $6,000 to Washington Vocational Services Inc, Everett: Adult Transition To Independence Center (ATTIC) program
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.
Washington Federal Foundation
- $5,000 to Auto Repair Transformation, Seattle: Financial literacy
- $3,000 to Sherwood Community Services, Lake Stevens: Financial literacy
- $2,500 to Dress for Success Seattle, Seattle: Financial literacy
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 Avista Foundation
- $4,000 to Feast Collective, Spokane: Culturally Relevant Music and Visual Arts Experiences
- $3,821 to Spokane Interstate Livestock Boosters, Spokane: Livestock 2024
- $1,000 to Feast Collective, Spokane: FeastFest 2024
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...
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $30,000 to Career Path Services Employment and Training, Spokane: Bankwork$
- $25,000 to Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, Tacoma: Clean tech/clean energy green career exploration
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/
Forest Foundation
- $25,000 to Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region, Tacoma: Operating - power up goodwill centennial campaign
- $5,000 to Morningside, Olympia: Audio/visual equipment - pierce county
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"
Moccasin Lake Foundation
- $10,000 to Morningside, Olympia: High School Transition Program
- $4,500 to Sherwood Community Services, Lake Stevens: Career and Community Connections Training Curriculum and coordination
How to apply: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Deadlines: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
Restrictions: Moccasinlakefoundation.org
B Corry and Donna J Mcfarland Foundation
- $100,000 to Farestart, Seattle: Support job training/food security
How to apply: Application form provided by foundation with school transcript
Hill Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Farestart, Seattle: Donation
How to apply: Any application format can be used.
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $50,000 to Farestart, Seattle: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Gow Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Farestart, Seattle: General purposes
How to apply: Grant application available from the foundation.
The Knossos Foundation Inc C/O Benton Bray Pllc
- $45,000 to Farestart, Seattle: General contribution
How to apply: Open application
Deadlines: December 31st for following year
Mms Giving Foundation
- $15,000 to Farestart, Seattle: In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
How to apply: Written request
The Bamford Foundation
- $12,000 to Valeo Vocation, Tacoma: Program support - homeless job training
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...
Woodworth Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Valeo Vocation, Tacoma: Support
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.
Young Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Farestart, Seattle: General purposes
How to apply: Grant application available from the foundation.
Wockner Foundation C/O Pmnw LLC
- $10,000 to Farestart, Seattle: to support the general operations of the exempt organization
How to apply: SEE https://wocknerfoundation.org/grants/ FOR MORE INFORMATION
Deadlines: THE FOUNDATION accepts GRANT requests from March 1 through March 31 each year
Restrictions: SEE https://wocknerfoundation.org/grants/ FOR GRANT GUIDELINES
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
- $10,000 to Cares of Washington, Seattle: Pierce county apprenticeships
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
- $8,000 to Washington Vocational Services, Everett: 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/
Bnsf Railway Foundation
- $7,250 to Purple Heart Project, Mckenna: Matching gifts 1
How to apply: See general explanation attachment
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: See general explanation attachment
Alaska Airlines Foundation
- $7,000 to Seattle Jobs Initiative, Seattle: The Digital Bridge - SnoCo Connect participants are adolescents and young adults aged...
How to apply: Letter of Inquiry
Deadlines: March 31 and July 31
Restrictions: Focus is on education efforts that address a unique need or value of a community.
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust
- $6,000 to Dress for Success Seattle, Seattle: Unrestricted general
How to apply: ONLINE www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants
Deadlines: October 15
Restrictions: Seattle & puget sound areas
Fred & Gretel Biel Charitable Trust
- $5,000 to Dress for Success Seattle, Seattle: 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
Wilkins Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Washington Vocational Services, Everett: Sensory program for
How to apply: Forms available at bank of america philanthropic website
Restrictions: See philanthropic website
International Paper Company Foundation
- $3,000 to Farestart, Seattle: Farestart mobile community market
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
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