Names Family Foundation
The Names Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1996 by Scott and Evelyn (Sis) Names in Fircrest, Washington. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enriching community life through philanthropic support of sports, physical activity, and fitness initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$178.4M
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
177
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+15.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Names Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Names Family Foundation promotes health and wellness in Pierce County through supporting physical education and athletics. The foundation's mission centers on providing grants to non-profit organizations that champion initiatives focused on sports, physical activity, and fitness. The foundation extends the personal passion of its founders—who had deep commitments to athletics and physical education—to benefit residents across Pierce County and the broader Puget Sound region.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distributions. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $250 to $1,489,010
How to Apply
and encourages organizations advocating for physical education and sports initiatives to apply.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation's primary focus is Pierce County, Washington, it has demonstrated a broader geographic reach. Grant recipients and funding activity span multiple states including Washington, California, Arizona, and other regions across the United States. The foundation has supported facilities and programs in the Puget Sound area and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total Assets: $178,389,936
- Total Giving: $7,020,410
- Total Revenues: $82,758,535
- Total Expenses: $9,746,992
Historical Context:
- Tax-exempt status granted: September 1996
- Cumulative giving since founding: Over $45 million awarded to projects in and around Puget Sound
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $178,389,936 | $159,866,686 | $140,756,726 |
| Revenue | $82,758,535 | $2,608,656 | $2,800,755 |
| Expenses | $9,746,992 | $6,967,354 | $7,109,363 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,741,700 | $6,564,572 | $6,670,042 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,392,101 | $4,721,589 | $3,386,263 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,333,913 | $7,195,138 | $7,021,877 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Names Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bellarmine Preparatory School ($500,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound ($100,000), Community Health Care ($50,000).
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Patricia Shults, Executive Director ($170,000 annual compensation, 40 hours/week)
- Linsey Sauer, Grants Manager ($92,000 annual compensation, 40 hours/week)
- Cathrina Harvey-Turner, Bookkeeper ($59,000 annual compensation, 20 hours/week)
Board & Trustees:
- Kim Hegardt, Board President
- Rick Names, Vice President
- Erin Shagren, Treasurer
- Monica Names-King, Secretary
- Kappy Names, Trustee
- Trina Gohrick, Trustee
The foundation maintains a small staff of three employees and a board primarily composed of family members serving in volunteer capacities.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA SHULTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $227,535 |
| KIM HEGARDT | BOARD PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| RICK NAMES | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ERIN SHAGREN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MONICA NAMES-KING | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| KAPPY NAMES | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRINA GOHRICK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking in support of sports and physical activity infrastructure:
Pacific Lutheran University received a $900,000 grant to support the kinesiology program
Empowering Coaches: PLU kinesiology receives $900,000 grant from Names FamilyThe foundation has pledged $3 million toward a new Fircrest Community Center
Names Family Foundation pledges $3 million to new Fircrest Community CenterUniversity of Puget Sound features Names Family Foundation named spaces
Empowering Coaches: PLU kinesiology receives $900,000 grant from Names FamilySupport for youth athletic programs, including the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team
Great for LA 2028! - Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing TeamSignificant contributions to YMCA facilities in the Pierce County region
Contact Information
Address: 1019 Regents Boulevard, Suite 201, Fircrest, WA 98466-6037
Phone: 253-297-2295
Website: www.namesfoundation.org
EIN: 94-3250195
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Names Family Foundation fund?
The Names Family Foundation promotes health and wellness in Pierce County through supporting physical education and athletics. The foundation's mission centers on providing grants to non-profit organizations that champion initiatives focused on sports, physical activity, and fitness. The foundation extends the personal passion of its founders—who had deep commitments to athletics and physical education—to benefit residents across Pierce County and the broader Puget Sound region.
How do I apply for a grant from Names Family Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distributions. Recent grant activity includes: • **Grant Range**: Typical awards range from $250 to $1,489,010 • **Recent Major Grants** (2024): • MultiCare Health Foundation: $1,489,010 (Mary Bridge Capital Campaign: Inpatient Gym/therapy Facility) • YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties: $755,880 (Morgan Family YMCA Rebuild) • Bellarmine Preparatory School: $500,000 (Bellarmine Enhanced Community Space Project) • Pacific Lutheran Uni…
Where does Names Family Foundation make grants?
While the foundation's primary focus is Pierce County, Washington, it has demonstrated a broader geographic reach. Grant recipients and funding activity span multiple states including Washington, California, Arizona, and other regions across the United States. The foundation has supported facilities and programs in the Puget Sound area and beyond.
What size grants does Names Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Names Family Foundation awarded 177 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Names Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Names Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Names Family Foundation's EIN?
Names Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3250195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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