Arnsberg Scholarship Trust

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building projects, including program and staff expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology, across areas such as education, health, arts, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to about $1.55 million, with a median of $87,000; it focuses on Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and also considers projects with more than half their impact there. Applicants start with an eligibility assessment and, if eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Leslie V & Stella Raymond

Raymond, WA

The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation

Honolulu, HI

The foundation funds projects for young people transitioning from foster care and capacity-building for organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii. Its capacity-building grants are typically $5,000–$40,000; recent annual grant totals varied widely, so a typical overall award size is not stated. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and lists application dates of January 15, May 15, and September 15.

Fall Freda Phyllis Char

Saint Louis, MO

Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation

Ephrata, WA

The Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation funds tuition scholarships for graduating seniors and alumni of eligible Grant County, Washington high schools attending college, trade, or vocational schools in Washington. Its 2024 awards ranged from $667 to $6,000, with a median of $3,000. Students apply through the Foundation’s online application or their high school; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Margaret Dunn Scholarship Trust

Dallas, TX

Eugene J Edson Trust

Dallas, TX

The Leonard Rydell Foundation

Grand Forks, ND

The Leonard Rydell Foundation funds educational scholarships, giving grants to colleges and universities in multiple states, with 2025 recipients concentrated in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona, and Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $6,000, though the filing states a maximum award of $2,000. The filing names an application form and contact but does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Niblock Charitable Trust

Spokane, WA

Scotford Foundation

Poland, OH

The Scotford Foundation supports charitable organizations, schools, and other organizations, with recent grants spanning a range of purposes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $375 to $29,000, with a median of $5,000; Ohio received the largest share of funding, alongside grants to organizations in several other states. It accepts written requests describing the grant’s purpose and including the organization’s IRS exemption letter; no deadlines are listed.

The Eagle Foundation

Chaska, MN

The Eagle Foundation funds tuition reduction at universities and organizations serving youth and families, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Minnesota and additional support in North Dakota, Iowa, Florida, and Wisconsin. Its 101 grants ranged from $1,815 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. It asks applicants to submit a detailed description of themselves and their proposed activities and purposes; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

Seattle Foundation funds community-led work advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle, including housing, economic opportunity, climate justice, democracy, arts, and organizing; some programs support specific medical or performing-arts needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $7 million, with a median of $6,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through program-specific applications or letters of inquiry.