Sedro Woolley Lions Club Foundation

The Gibson Family Foundation

Bellevue, WA

The Gibson Family Foundation supports organizations working in areas such as children’s health, cancer and heart health, youth services, and poverty reduction, with most 2025 funding going to Washington organizations. Its 42 grants ranged from $2,250 to $22,000, with a median award of $5,500. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Kawabe Memorial Fund

Dallas, TX

The Harry & Tomo Kawabe Memorial Fund supports human-services nonprofits serving people with low incomes, children, and older adults, as well as church capital projects, religious-leader and teacher training, and scholarships. Most grants go to Seattle/King County organizations, typically with budgets of $5 million or less; recent awards ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts proposals directly, with no letter of inquiry or preapplication phase.

Valley Girls & Guys

Ravensdale, WA

Harness the power of community to support cancer patients and their families by funding local research, supporting community organizations, providing access to support groups, and assistance to individuals and their families going through, in recovery, or terminally affected by all cancers.

Seattle Children's Guild Association

Seattle, WA

Seattle Children's Guild Association advocates for seattle children's hospital through volunteer, philanthropic and community endeavors to ensure hope, excellent care and advanced cures for children.

Lupus Foundation of America Inc

Washington, DC

Lupus Foundation of America, inc. (the foundation) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support, and advocacy.

Power Youth Foreman Foundation

Bellevue, WA

Reid Robert and Jean Family Fdn

Chicago, IL

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Inc

New York, NY

IAVI funds research and development on vaccines and antibodies for HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases, with work in Africa, India, Europe, and the United States, including low-income countries. In 2025 it made eight grants totaling $6.17 million, ranging from about $39,000 to $2.46 million, with a median award of about $544,000. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Seriousfun Children's Network

Norwalk, CT

Together, we empower children with serious illnesses and their families to reimagine what is possible by creating inclusive camp and recreational experiences, inspiring confidence and joy, and building community and connection.

Cure Childhood Cancer Inc

Atlanta, GA

Cure Childhood Cancer funds childhood cancer research, especially projects targeting recurrent or hard-to-treat cancers, and supports affected children and families. Its research awards typically total $220,000 or $330,000 over two years, with larger grants also reported; it funds eligible nonprofit research institutions across the United States. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Echo Bay Foundation

Bellevue, WA

The foundation supports medical care and research, social services, families, behavioral health, assistance dogs, and other charitable needs, primarily in Washington, with grants also going to Oregon, Maryland, and Hawaii. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $30,000. It states that it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Cure Starts Now Inc

Cincinnati, OH

The Cure Starts Now funds cancer research, primarily pediatric brain tumors such as DIPG, DMG, and medulloblastoma, with related family support and awareness programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $1.59 million, with a median of $100,000, and research funding is international. Its research grant program is open and accepts applications through an online process.