Cape Flattery Foundation
Cape Flattery Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. In 2025, it reported one grant to Blue Mountain Community Foundation, a public charity in Walla Walla, Washington.
Cape Flattery Foundation at a glance
In short: Cape Flattery Foundation gave $9.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9.1M), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,145,340
- +1722.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,145,340
- +18121.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,145,340
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cape Flattery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Prairie Legacy 302 N Rock Rd 200, Wichita, KS 67206-2255
Phone: (316) 261-5369
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cape Flattery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Mountain Community Foundation ($9.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 54 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Cape Flattery Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1733% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2021) to $9.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Community Foundation Walla Walla, WA | Building Fund for Other Public Charity | $9,145,340 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $22,007 | $9,163,145 | $9,145,340 | 1 | $9,153,344 | $14,390 | $22,369 |
| 2024 | $9,141,138 | $479,448 | $576,145 | $501,900 | 10 | $509,842 | $418,202 | $495,161 |
| 2023 | $9,237,835 | $278,043 | $987,677 | $891,700 | 16 | $901,649 | $224,912 | $482,288 |
| 2022 | $9,947,469 | $2,291,961 | $541,493 | $499,000 | 14 | $503,486 | $2,117,278 | $891,836 |
| 2021 | $8,197,001 | $1,730,813 | $436,763 | $403,700 | 13 | $407,352 | $552,782 | $516,914 |
| 2020 | $6,902,939 | $260,405 | $574,258 | $541,700 | 15 | — | $235,128 | $454,160 |
| 2019 | $7,214,236 | $373,193 | $518,225 | $478,700 | 13 | — | $324,437 | $480,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cape Flattery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission or broader focus areas are stated. The 2025 grant supported a building fund for Blue Mountain Community Foundation. The grantee describes its mission as “to be the catalyst that transforms the Blue Mountain region by growing generosity and connecting people, charitable causes, and community needs.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $9,145,340; that was also the grant’s individual amount. The recipient was Blue Mountain Community Foundation, for a building fund for another public charity. In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $501,900; in 2023, it reported 16 grants totaling $891,700.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Diana C Broze is listed as a trustee.
Cape Flattery Foundation is led by Diana C. Broze, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana C. Broze
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Flattery Foundation
How much does Cape Flattery Foundation give each year?
Cape Flattery Foundation gave $9.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $502K across 10 grants.
What does Cape Flattery Foundation fund?
No mission or broader focus areas are stated. The 2025 grant supported a building fund for Blue Mountain Community Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cape Flattery Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Cape Flattery Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to a recipient in Washington state.
How much is Cape Flattery Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Cape Flattery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cape Flattery Foundation's EIN?
Cape Flattery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0948600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Cape Flattery Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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