Kitsap Community Foundation
Kitsap Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, publicly-supported philanthropic organization based in Silverdale, Washington. Founded in 1993, the foundation operates as a permanent collection of endowed funds designed to provide long-term benefits to Kitsap County and its residents through creative advocacy and grant-making activities. The organization functions as a catalyst for positive change by partnering with donors and investing in regional nonprofit organizations to foster a more vibrant Kitsap Peninsula.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.9M
+16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+29.5% YoY
Grant Count
63
+57.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-17.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the community's quality of life by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
The foundation realizes its mission through four core strategies:
- Increasing the culture of philanthropy in the community
- Building a large endowment and making grants to community nonprofits
- Strengthening the nonprofit sector in the community
- Contributing to positive social change through civic engagement and leadership
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention and resilience-building through the Kitsap Strong program
- Racial equity and empowerment initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation orchestrated the Kitsap Great Give, a one-day giving event that raised $1.4 million for local nonprofits in 2024. In 2025, the Kitsap Great Give raised nearly $1.5 million for local nonprofits and charities.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,001 to $387,522.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Kitsap and North Mason counties in Washington. Grant-making also extends to California and Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,854,491
- Total Revenues: $3,127,309
- Total Expenses: $2,847,512
- Total Giving: $2,069,872
Staff: 12 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,854,491 | $12,726,631 | $12,990,870 |
| Revenue | $3,127,309 | $3,067,147 | $2,876,356 |
| Expenses | $2,847,512 | $2,953,663 | $3,159,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $537,386 | $328,068 | $115,365 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
237 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Kitsap Community Foundation
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Foster Care and Family Reconciliation
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Youth Mentoring
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $1,200 - US $1,400
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: Kol Medina
The foundation employs 12 staff members, including a nonprofit attorney who serves as part of the professional staff supporting donor-advised and family foundations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID NELSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| NORA MITCHELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PATTY MURPHY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THOMAS ZWOLFER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY OAKSMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WALT DRAPER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE KEEL-ECKMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARGEE DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILL BENSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICK DARROW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HARRIETTE BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BECKY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALJOYLYNN SPERBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID DE BRUYN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TINA O'BRIEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $150,000 |
| SHAINE SCHRAMLING | PRIOR FUNDS & GRANTS OFFICER | 35 | $51,614 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced awardees for grant funds supporting programs that prevent and reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through building resiliency. The foundation has established itself as a leader in community giving initiatives, with the Kitsap Great Give becoming a signature annual event that mobilizes significant philanthropic resources for the region's nonprofit sector.
Awardees for grant funds for programs that prevent and reduce the impactThe organization maintains a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator with a 97% overall score, reflecting strong accountability and financial health.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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