Forest Foundation
The Forest Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington, incorporated in 1962 and tax-exempt since May 1964. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization committed to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in Southwest Washington, with particular emphasis on Tacoma and Pierce County. The Foundation supports well-managed nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives that achieve measurable, high-quality results.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.6M
-4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$963K
-17.7% YoY
Grant Count
61
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-17.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Forest Foundation is committed to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in Southwest Washington, with a particular emphasis on Tacoma and Pierce County. The Foundation pursues its mission by supporting well-managed nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives that achieve measurable, high-quality results.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environment
- Community and Economic Development
- Youth Development
Grantmaking
The Foundation made 60 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $100,000.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation operates primarily in:
- Washington (primary focus: Southwest Washington, Tacoma, and Pierce County)
- California
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $20,596,303
- Total Revenue: $147,813
- Total Expenses: $1,453,828
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Grants Awarded: $963,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,596,303 | $21,543,055 | $22,600,955 |
| Revenue | $147,813 | $280,754 | $1,871,838 |
| Expenses | $1,453,828 | $1,713,965 | $1,515,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,361,505 | $1,581,864 | $1,374,755 |
| Net Investment Income | $151,815 | $886,169 | $3,466,416 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,339,224 | $1,350,591 | $1,494,252 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Forest Foundation
Forest Foundation: Capital Projects Grant
FOREST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Forest Foundation: Program, Project or General Operating Support Grant
FOREST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Forest Foundation: Special Events & Camps Grant
FOREST FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Museum of Glass ($70,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound ($40,000), Comprehensive Life Resources ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7TH STREET THEATRE ASSOCIATION HOQUIAM, WA | FRONT FACADE AND ALLEY WALL RESTORATION | $10,000 |
| A STEP AHEAD IN PIERCE CO PUYALLUP, WA | OPERATING - BOOST PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| AMARA TACOMA, WA | OPERATING - PIERCE COUNTY FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FORUM TACOMAPIERCE COUNTY TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BETHEL COMMUNITY SERVICES SPANAWAY, WA | GERERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| COLLEGE SUCCESS FOUNDATION - TACOMA TACOMA, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| COMPREHENSIVE LIFE RESOURCES TACOMA, WA | INTEGRATED CARE CENTER FOR PIERCE COUNTY | $40,000 |
| DEGREES OF CHANGE TACOMA, WA | OPERATING SUPPORT - ACT SIX LOCAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| DIABETES ASSOCIATION OF PIERCE COUNTY TACOMA, WA | OPERATING SUPPORT - PANTHER DAY CAMP | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Gail T. Weyerhaeuser (President and Treasurer)
- Brian F. Boyd (Executive Director)
The foundation's board includes several members of the Weyerhaeuser family.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL T WEYERHAEUSER | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 3 | $25,000 |
| BRIAN F BOYD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| WILLIAM T WEYERHAEUSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| W DREW WEYERHAEUSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN D WEYERHAEUSER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN KEOLKER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 1278, Tacoma, WA 98401
- Phone: 253-272-8336
- Website: forestfound.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Forest Foundation fund?
The Forest Foundation is committed to strengthening and enriching the quality of life in Southwest Washington, with a particular emphasis on Tacoma and Pierce County. The Foundation pursues its mission by supporting well-managed nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives that achieve measurable, high-quality results. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Environment • Community and Economic Development • Youth Development
How do I apply for a grant from Forest Foundation?
The Foundation made 60 grants in the most recent fiscal year. Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $100,000. **Grant Types:** • General Operating Support • Capital Projects (including the "Creating Possibilities Together" centennial campaign) • Vehicle Repair Funds for Vulnerable Neighbors • Small Capital Items • Program, Project or General Operating Support • Special Events & Camps **Recent Grant Examples (FY 2024):** • University of Washington Foundation: $100,000 (Operating - Diabetes A…
Where does Forest Foundation make grants?
The Foundation operates primarily in: • Washington (primary focus: Southwest Washington, Tacoma, and Pierce County) • California • Massachusetts
What size grants does Forest Foundation award?
In 2024, Forest Foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $963K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Forest Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Forest Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Forest Foundation's EIN?
Forest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6020514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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