Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Washington
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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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Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
- $40,000 to Pacific International League, Kent: 2024 season support
- $25,000 to Partners for Parks, Lacey: The h-barn project at fort steilacoom park
- $15,000 to Narrows Baseball Club, Gig Harbor: Narrows baseball facility
Restrictions: Washington, oregon, and selected areas of northern california
Lucky Seven Foundation
- $45,000 to Sail Sand Point, Seattle: Scholarship fund for summer sailing, homeless kids sailing fund and to help maintain and...
- $5,000 to Bike Works Seattle, Seattle: General & Unrestricted
- $5,000 to Union Cultural Center, Seattle: Grounded in Freedom
How to apply: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Deadlines: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
Restrictions: Www.fsrequests.com/luckyseven
The Avista Foundation
- $15,385 to Sugar Bowl Rodeo Association, Inchelium: Sugar Bowl Rodeo Arena Racetrack Bleachers
- $3,500 to Project Id Inc, Spokane: Identity Beyond Disability Scholarships
- $2,000 to Spokane Lilac Festival Association Inc, Spokane: 2024 Scholarships
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...
The Bamford Foundation
- $7,500 to Girls on the Run Puget Sound, Seattle: Program support - tacoma and pierce county schools
- $4,000 to Mountain View Community Center, Edgewood: General support
- $3,000 to Peace Community Center, Tacoma: Program support (hilltop scholars and vibrant schools coalition) and capital campaign
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...
Mount Baker Foundation
- $8,000 to Recreation Northwest, Bellingham: Support outreach through local magazine for living kidney donor event and diabetes...
- $8,000 to Airow Project, Bellingham: Support of the mission to create, facilitate, and promote adaptive and inclusive...
- $5,000 to Whatcom Waves, Bellingham: Support female empowerment programs related to physical activity and land stewardship,...
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.
Ellison Foundation
- $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Seattle: Youth services
- $1,250 to Eastside Fc, Preston: Youth soccer
- $1,100 to First Tee Seattle, Lynnwood: Golf education
How to apply: Ellison-foundation.org
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation
- $70,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Seattle: Program support
- $36,000 to Arrowhead Ranch Foundation, Camano: 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.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Outdoors for All Foundation, Bellevue: Operating support
- $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Tukwila: Expanded learning and career development 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...
Brittingham Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Four Winds Inc, Dear Harbor: Sky and sea campaign
- $5,000 to Four Winds Inc, Dear Harbor: General operating support
How to apply: The foundation only accepts applications online. Grant-seeking organizations can submit an application online through the website: www.brittinghamfamilyfoundaion.org/grants-partnerships. After applying online, please be aware that it could take up to four months before receiving...
Restrictions: The foundation evaluates grant requests quarterly from certain counties in the united states of america.
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
- $25,000 to Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle: Environmental protection
- $10,000 to Friends of Discovery Park, Seattle: Cultural institutions and projects
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: February 15, august 15
Harold & Helen Shepherd Foundation
- $18,000 to Pomeroy Community Center, Pomeroy: General operations
- $10,999 to Pomeroy Swim Team, Pomeroy: General operations
How to apply: Written request.
Restrictions: Preferential consideration of the awards are to civic and charitable organizations in garfield, asotin, columbia,or walla counties in washington state.
Woodworth Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Mountain View Community Center, Edgewood: Support
- $5,000 to Summit-Parkland Youth Association, Tacoma: Whs sports field improvements
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.
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
- $15,000 to Mountain View Community Center, Edgewood: Senior wellness program
- $5,000 to Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, Redmond: Alice's fund
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...
The Dimmer Family Foundation
- $3,000 to The First Tee of South Puget Sound, Tacoma: General
- $1,000 to Friends of American Lake Veterans Golf Course, Lakewood: General
How to apply: See attachment
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari
- $200,000 to Partners for Parks, Lacey: H-barn 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...
Syd Charitable Foundation
- $45,000 to Patriot Football Foundation, Renton: To assist operations and purchase equipment
How to apply: Inquire
Deadlines: Inquire
Restrictions: Inquire
Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn
- $25,000 to Tacoma Athletic Commission, Tacoma: Salute to sports
How to apply: Standard grant application including nature of organization, charitable functions, current finanicaal stmts, officers copy of irs exempt status
Deadlines: August 31
Restrictions: Grants to assist inf funding of sports, fitness, and health related activities or capital projects
Croul Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Encyclopedia of Surfing, Seattle: Program support
How to apply: Please see grant requirements provided on the foundation's website.
Deadlines: Please see grant requirements provided on the foundation's website.
Restrictions: Please see grant requirements provided on the foundation's website.
Cuyamaca Foundation
- $24,000 to Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle: To further charitable goals of the organization
How to apply: Letter stating purpose of organization and requests
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $20,000 to Bike Clark County, Vancouver: General operating (rose grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
Forest Foundation
- $20,000 to Partners for Parks, Lacey: The h-barn project at fort steilacoom park
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"
Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust
- $20,000 to Bike Works Seattle, Seattle: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Cover letter, proposal narrative, attachments.
Deadlines: March 1st & september 1st
Restrictions: For organizations that seek to address childrens education, health and safety needs.
Mms Giving Foundation
- $15,000 to Outdoors for All Foundation, Bellevue: In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose
How to apply: Written request
The Karina Foundation
- $11,000 to The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle: Unrestricted
How to apply: Brief history of the organization description of the project (not more than 3 pages) budget and time frame, supply proof of tax exempt status, list of board of directors, latest audited financial statements
Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai
- $10,000 to Mountain View Community Center, Edgewood: General operating
How to apply: Applications should be submitted using our application form
Restrictions: Yes, see our application form
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