Lillian Bredow Gould Foundation

Names Family Foundation

Fircrest, WA

The Names Family Foundation funds nonprofit programs and projects focused on sports, physical activity, fitness, and movement, primarily in Pierce County, Washington, and areas connected to the Names family. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000, though awards varied widely; it accepts unsolicited online requests for eligible activities, while other requests require an invitation.

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Tacoma, WA

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation supports youth, basic needs, housing, education, community development, the arts, and the environment, primarily in Pierce County, Washington. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $23,839, though awards vary widely; Spark Grants are capped at $1,500. It offers open applications for some opportunities over $100,000 and a Spark Grant application process, but does not state whether other funding accepts unsolicited requests.

Heidner Marco J Char Trust

Eagan, MN

In 2025, the trust funded organizations working in behavioral health, cancer and children’s health, dental care, education, housing, and youth programs, primarily in Washington, with some grants in Oregon and California. It awarded 63 grants totaling $321,500, ranging from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $4,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Artsfund

Seattle, WA

ArtsFund supports Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, primarily with unrestricted general operating grants, while some awards fund specific projects or capital needs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,500 and ranged from $5,934 to $860,000; Annual Allocations Grants are invitation-only, so unsolicited applications are not accepted for that program.

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building projects, including program and staff expansion, capital improvements, and equipment or technology, across areas such as education, health, arts, and community services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to about $1.55 million, with a median of $87,000; it focuses on Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and also considers projects with more than half their impact there. Applicants start with an eligibility assessment and, if eligible, submit a Letter of Inquiry; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Ima Foundation

Wichita, KS

The Baker Foundation

Tacoma, WA

The Baker Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations primarily serving youth in Pierce County, Washington, with a focus on education, fine arts, and health care. Program grants are typically $2,500–$10,000, while capital and endowment grants are listed at $25,000. It accepts proposal letters year-round; unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed.

June & Julian Foss Foundation

Fircrest, WA

The June & Julian Foss Foundation funds programs that help children and young adults—particularly those with mental illness or physical disabilities—build healthy, responsible lives, strengthen families, and live self-sufficiently. Grants are generally no more than $5,000, though recent awards ranged from $500 to $40,000; it supports organizations serving areas near Tacoma and Seattle, Portland, parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, metro Phoenix, and Miami. It accepts applications through an online process.

Kilworth Florence Char Tr Fndn

Eagan, MN

In 2025, the foundation supported charitable organizations working in areas such as foster-care support, family services, housing, health, and food assistance, with most funding going to Washington. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lucky Seven Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Lucky Seven Foundation funds human services and related community causes, including education, homelessness services, civic leadership, environmental accountability, and community well-being, with most giving in Washington State. Its 2024 grants averaged about $8,000 (median $2,000), with awards ranging from $100 to $240,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and directs applicants to an online process for application materials and deadlines.

Forest Foundation

Tacoma, WA

Forest Foundation supports programs in youth development, the environment, community development, arts and culture, and family self-sufficiency, primarily in Tacoma and Pierce County; outside Pierce County, it funds capital projects only in eligible Washington counties. Grants typically range from $1,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Organizations may submit an unsolicited Stage One request online; Stage Two applications are by invitation.

Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

Seattle Foundation funds community-led work advancing racial and economic equity in Greater Seattle, including housing, economic opportunity, climate justice, democracy, arts, and organizing; some programs support specific medical or performing-arts needs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $7 million, with a median of $6,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through program-specific applications or letters of inquiry.