June & Julian Foss Foundation
The June & Julian Foss Foundation is a private foundation based in Fircrest, Washington. Established in 1997, it is a family foundation run by family-member volunteers, with no staff or office, and supports programs focused especially on children and young people.
June & Julian Foss Foundation at a glance
In short: June & Julian Foss Foundation gave $464K across 81 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), top state Washington. 40% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $464,450
- -3.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 81
- -15.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,734
- +14.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,075,369
- +15.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (32 of 81, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Washington (37% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to June & Julian Foss Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process. Applicants can take an online eligibility quiz; those who pass during the submission window may proceed to the application portal. The application asks about the organization, its history, budget, board, and the proposed program, including its budget, community served, and staff involved. A site visit by a family member is required for grant eligibility, followed by a visit report and recommendation. The Foundation’s website describes an annual application window of April 1 through May 31. Requests it does not consider include fundraising or recognition events, national organizations, individual scholarships, and requests from individuals. Its 2025 filing also lists new construction, endowments, capital campaigns, and local affiliates of national organizations unless the program was developed locally and addresses local needs.
- Review Cycle
- May 31, 2027, as listed for the Foundation’s grant program.
- Deadline
- May 31, 2027, as listed for the Foundation’s grant program.
- Next open deadline
- May 31, 2027 (Foss Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Paradise Way, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: (510) 912-6621
Website: https://foss-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from June & Julian Foss Foundation
Who June & Julian Foss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp ($40K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
380 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 380 grants of 380 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website accepts applications from organizations serving or located in or near Tacoma and Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; San Francisco, Berkeley, San Mateo, and the Concord/Walnut Creek area, California; the Phoenix metropolitan area, including listed surrounding cities; and Miami, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists Castro Valley among the California locations instead of Concord/Walnut Creek.
In 2026, 37% of grant dollars went to Washington recipients, 30% to Oregon, 17% to California, 14% to Arizona, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is June & Julian Foss Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 32 of 81 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $317K (2020) to $514K (2023). In 2026 it made 81 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp Portland, OR | General Support | $40,000 |
| Project Avary Rafael, CA | Improving the lives of children impacted by parental incarceration | $12,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Tacoma, WA | Strengthening families and supporting futures for Pierce county families in crisis | $11,000 |
| Next Chapter Foundation Tacoma, WA | General Support | $10,500 |
| Tacoma Community Boat Builders Tacoma, WA | Program Support - Court Connect and Marginalized Youth | $10,500 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacomapierce Tacoma, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boxes of Love Project Inc Troutdale, OR | General Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Program Support - Teen Mental Health First Aid | $10,000 |
| House of Refuge Mesa, AZ | Accomplish Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pierce Center for Arts and Technology DBA Arivva Tacoma, WA | Program support - workforce development and visual arts programs | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,075,369 | $1,493,640 | $664,333 | $464,450 | 81 | $551,854 | $1,381,161 | $609,969 |
| 2025 | $5,253,471 | $1,219,307 | $604,914 | $481,804 | 96 | $513,140 | $1,127,532 | $561,025 |
| 2024 | $4,630,836 | $728,480 | $537,898 | $401,900 | 68 | $465,104 | $650,163 | $483,361 |
| 2023 | $9,223,337 | $322,137 | $598,851 | $514,390 | 70 | $536,880 | $260,386 | $458,537 |
| 2022 | $10,835,838 | $330,929 | $474,449 | $372,100 | 65 | $386,420 | $254,523 | $539,966 |
| 2021 | $10,273,383 | $531,016 | $467,126 | $386,560 | 83 | — | $478,016 | $428,825 |
| 2020 | $6,881,905 | $171,808 | $466,398 | $317,400 | 78 | — | $115,639 | $403,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, June & Julian Foss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $610K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s website says it supports programs and projects, especially those directed to children and youth, that reflect its values of family, respect for diversity, generosity, integrity, self-reliance, and self-esteem. Its guidelines also identify priorities such as helping young people recognize their capabilities and build capacity for self-sufficient living.
Recent recipients illustrate the types of organizations it supports. Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp describes its mission as expanding equitable access to outdoor recreation for people with developmental disabilities. Project Avary says it supports children of incarcerated parents through a long-term community of support and opportunities to develop life and leadership skills. Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center says it works to increase children’s, youth’s, and community members’ access to opportunities. Tacoma Community Boat Builders describes its work as creating youth opportunities through mentorship, woodworking, and boat building. House of Refuge says it serves families experiencing homelessness in Arizona through transitional housing and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Foundation reported 81 grants totaling $464,450. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Its website says grants generally do not exceed $5,000.
Among the largest reported 2026 grants were $40,000 to Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp; $12,000 to Project Avary; $11,000 to Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center; and $10,500 each to Next Chapter Foundation and Tacoma Community Boat Builders. Other $10,000 grants included Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce, Boxes of Love Project, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, House of Refuge, Pierce Center for Arts and Technology (Arivva), and Social Ventures Partners Portland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jerry Foss as president; Kelsey Campbell as vice president; Mark Stuhr as treasurer; Aspen Weller as secretary; Kristin Weller as grant administrator; and Tanner Weller as assistant treasurer.
June & Julian Foss Foundation is led by Jerry Foss, President since 2026 (on filings since 2024); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jerry Foss
President
Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$100 (2024) → $0 (2026)
Mark Stuhr
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Aspen Weller
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Kristin Weller
Grant Administrator
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Tanner Weller
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
$1K (2026)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kelsey Campbell (2020–2026) — Vice President · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: James M. Foss (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Ronald Harry (2020–2025) — President
- Former: Tim Foss (2020–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Julie Ann Stuhr (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Robert Koury III (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jessica Campbell (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Kristin Weller (Grant Administrator). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about June & Julian Foss Foundation
How much does June & Julian Foss Foundation give each year?
June & Julian Foss Foundation gave $464K across 81 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $482K across 96 grants.
What is June & Julian Foss Foundation's typical grant size?
June & Julian Foss Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,734, across 81 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from June & Julian Foss Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does June & Julian Foss Foundation give grants?
June & Julian Foss Foundation's top state is Washington, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (30%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (17 grants), Portland, OR (12 grants), Phoenix, AZ (8 grants) and Seattle, WA (5 grants).
Does June & Julian Foss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of June & Julian Foss Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are June & Julian Foss Foundation's largest grantees?
June & Julian Foss Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp ($40,000), Project Avary ($12,000) and Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center ($11,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is June & Julian Foss Foundation?
June & Julian Foss Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $552K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $610K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does June & Julian Foss Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website says it supports programs and projects, especially those directed to children and youth, that reflect its values of family, respect for diversity, generosity, integrity, self-reliance, and self-esteem. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from June & Julian Foss Foundation?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is June & Julian Foss Foundation's EIN?
June & Julian Foss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1798171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does June & Julian Foss Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work June & Julian Foss Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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