MMS Giving Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Burien, Washington, near Seattle. Established in 2019, the foundation operates as a family foundation dedicated to supporting charitable organizations in the Pacific Northwest, with a particular focus on the Puget Sound region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.0M
+145.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$459K
+78.8% YoY
Grant Count
42
+82.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support organizations and programs that help improve the lives of individuals and communities in the Pacific Northwest. The foundation prioritizes four primary funding areas:
The Arts — Supporting visual and performing arts, access to music through various sources, and musical education and training programs.
Education — Supporting vocational, apprenticeship, and mentoring programs, as well as education and training programs for those who are disadvantaged, less able, or have limited access or financial means.
Health and Social Services — Providing support to the developmentally disabled, at-risk, and underprivileged communities.
Environment — Supporting organizations involved in remediation and recovery, and programs that teach environmental awareness or public stewardship of the environment.
The foundation explicitly does not provide funds to support religious or political activities. Additionally, all foundation financial assets are selectively invested based on the foundation's values, avoiding funds perceived to have detrimental effects on society.
Grantmaking
Recent grant awards range from approximately $11,000 to $130,000. In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $458,500 in giving.
Grant Range
s and Activity**
Review Cycle
is September 30 annually.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs grants primarily to charitable organizations in the Puget Sound region, with specific emphasis on King County, Washington. The foundation also supports organizations in other areas including Utah, Minnesota, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $8,043,153
- Total Revenue: $11,301,751
- Total Expenses: $559,102
- Total Liabilities: $1,680
Investment Income
- Investment income and dividends: $167,723 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,043,153 | $3,278,114 | $3,353,613 |
| Revenue | $11,301,751 | $225,868 | $164,685 |
| Expenses | $559,102 | $300,640 | $275,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $471,075 | $258,810 | $230,201 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,227,771 | $185,419 | $120,568 |
| Distributable Amount | $352,617 | $186,546 | $198,692 |
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
142 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mms Giving Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board:
- Michael Sharp, President
- Anthony Muller, Vice President
- Michele Sharp, Secretary/Treasurer
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL SHARP | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY MULLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHELE SHARP | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Email: info@mmsgiving.org
Address: MMS Giving Foundation, 609 SW 150th St. Unit# 66135, Burien, WA 98166
Website: mmsgiving.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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