Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark

TACOMA, WA EIN: 81-1386818

The Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark is a private independent foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Established in 2016, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation was created as part of a restructuring of the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation and maintains a shared services agreement with related foundations to support their charitable activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$120.5M

+7.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.9M

-1.1% YoY

Grant Count

+21.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$109K

-18.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark reported a distributable amount of $5.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations that focus on animal welfare, marine life preservation, and direct services for homeless populations. Primary funding areas include:

Animal welfare and rescue
Marine life preservation
Homelessness initiatives (pre-selected)
Environmental conservation and biodiversity
Wildlife protection and aquatic wildlife
Human services for economically disadvantaged and special populations
Education

The foundation primarily serves Pierce County, Washington, though it also funds initiatives in other states including Wyoming and Tennessee.

Grantmaking

The foundation appears to be open to applications, as the "Preselected Only" checkbox was not marked on recent tax filings. However, some homelessness initiatives are pre-selected.

Grant Range

$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Washington (primary focus, especially Pierce County)
Wyoming
Tennessee
Additional funding in Oregon and California

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $21.2M (88%)

Wyoming $1.6M (7%)

Maryland $750K (3%)

Georgia $210K (1%)

District of Columbia $150K (1%)

Tennessee $100K (0%)

California $63K (0%)

Texas $46K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland Oregon Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming

Cities

AnacortesAngelesArlingtonAuburnBellevueBellinghamCle ElumElumEnumclawEvansFederal WayFreelandFriday HarborGaithersburgGig HarborGordonHohenwaldHoustonJacksonJoint Base Lewismccho

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $120,490,026
Total Revenue: $8,530,000
Total Expenses: $5,960,000
Total Liabilities: $18,600

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $112,655,074
Total Revenue: $4,556,843
Total Expenses: $5,904,403

The foundation maintains substantial assets in the top 10% of U.S. foundations by asset size (ranked #1,664 of 159,619 foundations).

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$120,490,026	$112,655,074	$104,161,836
Revenue	$8,534,200	$4,556,843	$5,193,574
Expenses	$5,957,266	$5,904,403	$6,733,774
Qualifying Distributions	$5,258,340	$5,298,908	$6,104,676
Net Investment Income	$10,797,487	$3,998,056	$4,427,383
Distributable Amount	$5,717,173	$5,279,479	$5,475,229

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

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Humane Society - Tacoma & Pierce Co ($1,200,000), Pasado's Safe Haven ($405,900), Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound ($400,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AUBURN VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY AUBURN, WA	NWSNC SUBSIDY/ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS	$160,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA	OPERATIONS/TEEN MENTAL HEALTH	$400,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND TACOMA, WA	HOLIDAY GIVING 2024	$50,100
CAT RESCUE SQUAD ARLINGTON, WA	BUILDING LAUNCH/MEDICAL CARE	$25,000
CENTER FOR WHALE RESEARCH FRIDAY HARBOR, WA	ORCA SURVEY, OUTREACH, CONSERVATION	$100,000
COMMUNITIES FOR A HEALTHY BAY TACOMA, WA	COMMENCEMENT BAY PROGRAM	$75,000
CONCERN FOR ANIMALS OLYMPIA, WA	SENIOR & MEDICAL PROGRAMS	$50,000
DAM SENSE PORT ANGELES, WA	CHINOOK & ORCA RECOVERY PROJECT	$24,000
DOG IS MY COPILOT JACKSON, WY	ANIMAL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS	$175,000
EARTHCORPS SEATTLE, WA	COMMENCEMENT BAY INITIATIVE	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mark Milgard — President & Treasurer (20 hours/week, $600 compensation)
Harold Berry — Executive Director (20 hours/week, $103,000 compensation)
Ashley Roberts — Secretary (5 hours/week, no compensation)
Jill Berry — Secretary (1 hour/week, no compensation)

The foundation appears to be likely staffed based on reported board members and key employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK MILGARD	PRESIDENT & TREASURER	20	$600
ASHLEY ROBERTS	SECRETARY	5	—
HAROLD BERRY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20	$102,692
JILL BERRY	SECRETARY	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has been active in recent grant-making, with announcements of 2024 and 2025 grant recipients. Recent notable grants include a $100,000 grant to support a food bank and delivery program, and a $25,000 gift to the Summer Academic Challenge program at the University of Puget Sound.

2025 Grant Recipients Announced

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark fund?

The foundation supports organizations that focus on animal welfare, marine life preservation, and direct services for homeless populations. Primary funding areas include: • Animal welfare and rescue • Marine life preservation • Homelessness initiatives (pre-selected) • Environmental conservation and biodiversity • Wildlife protection and aquatic wildlife • Human services for economically disadvantaged and special populations • Education The foundation primarily serves Pierce County, Washington,…

How do I apply for a grant from Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark?

**Grant Activity:** • 45 grants reported in the most recent filing • Median grant size: $50,000 • Grant range: $10,000 to $1,200,000 • Total giving: $4,900,000 (2024) **Recent Grantees Include:** • Humane Society for Tacoma Pierce County ($1,200,000) • Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound ($500,000) • Pasado's Safe Haven ($380,000) **Application Status:** The foundation appears to be open to applications, as the "Preselected Only" checkbox was not marked on recent tax filings. However, som…

Where does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Washington (primary focus, especially Pierce County) • Wyoming • Tennessee • Additional funding in Oregon and California

What size grants does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark award?

In 2024, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark awarded 45 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark reported a distributable amount of $5.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark's EIN?

Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1386818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.