Foundation of Caring Fund
The Foundation of Caring Fund is a private foundation based in Wenatchee, Washington. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for charitable operations, including organizations in education, health care, and community services.
Foundation of Caring Fund at a glance
In short: Foundation of Caring Fund gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $438K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,750,000
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $437,500
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $359,642
- -82.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation of Caring Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2255, Wenatchee, WA 98807
Phone: (509) 663-8564
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation of Caring Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wenatchee Valley YMCA ($650K). Together the top 4 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 6 grants of 22 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 11% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation of Caring Fund gives
- Giving fell 81% 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 $250K (2023) to $9.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee Valley YMCA Wenatchee, WA | Charitable Operations | $650,000 |
| Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Wenatchee, WA | Charitable Operations | $650,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation Seattle, WA | Charitable Operations | $250,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Operations | $200,000 |
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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 | $359,642 | $66,756 | $81,682 | $1,750,000 | 4 | $1,805,247 | $92,892 | $49,564 |
| 2024 | $2,100,491 | $143,343 | $576,147 | $500,000 | 1 | $562,082 | $89,836 | $110,273 |
| 2023 | $2,526,065 | $183,086 | $358,424 | $250,000 | 1 | $63,535 | $79,485 | $120,032 |
| 2022 | $2,438,119 | $2,178,354 | $10,624,097 | $8,976,830 | 9 | $9,087,613 | $2,121,132 | $384,285 |
| 2021 | $11,352,437 | $999,989 | $1,390,551 | $1,235,549 | 7 | $1,349,687 | $326,725 | $540,157 |
| 2020 | $9,901,288 | $66,603 | $790,181 | $631,750 | 3 | — | $119,189 | $519,604 |
| 2019 | $12,921,974 | $430,451 | $8,386,888 | $8,158,000 | 4 | — | $327,089 | $889,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation of Caring Fund reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a college foundation, a YMCA, and children’s hospitals. The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation describes its mission as raising financial support for the students, programs, and faculty and staff of Wenatchee Valley College, and helping the college achieve its goals. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made four grants totaling $1,750,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200,000 to $650,000, with a median of $450,000. Its 2024 filing lists one grant totaling $500,000, and its 2023 filing lists one grant totaling $250,000.
The largest 2025 grants were $650,000 each to Wenatchee Valley YMCA and Wenatchee Valley College Foundation; $250,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation; and $200,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Each was listed for charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Dye as president and treasurer; Sharon Tompkins as secretary; and Kathy Ball, Danny Campbell, Warren Davis, and Tom Leonard as directors.
Foundation of Caring Fund is led by Thomas Dye, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Dye
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $28K (2025)
Danny Campbell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Kathy Ball
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Warren Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Tom Leonard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Sharon Tompkins
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janice Lawell (2019–2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Thomas Dye (President/Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation of Caring Fund
How much does Foundation of Caring Fund give each year?
Foundation of Caring Fund gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is Foundation of Caring Fund's typical grant size?
Foundation of Caring Fund's median grant in 2025 was $450,000, and its average grant was $437,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation of Caring Fund give grants?
Foundation of Caring Fund gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wenatchee, WA (2 grants).
Does Foundation of Caring Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation of Caring Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (4 grants).
How large is Foundation of Caring Fund?
Foundation of Caring Fund reported $360K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Foundation of Caring Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a college foundation, a YMCA, and children’s hospitals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation of Caring Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Foundation of Caring Fund's EIN?
Foundation of Caring Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1461620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Foundation of Caring Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
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