TSS Charitable Foundation

M J Murdock Charitable Trust

Vancouver, WA

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.

Brotman Family Foundation

Medina, WA

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation supports supportive care for people with serious illnesses, social impact theatre, and workforce development and career and technical education across the United States; its theatre program focuses on Western states. In 2024, grants ranged from $150 to $2 million, with a median of $10,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but its Social Impact Theatre Grant Program has a separate application cycle.

The Baker Foundation

Tacoma, WA

The Baker Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations primarily serving youth in Pierce County, Washington, in education, fine arts, and health care. Recent grants ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $6,375; its program description lists typical awards of $2,500–$10,000 for programs and $25,000 for capital projects. It accepts proposal letters year-round from new applicants and organizations declined in the past year; the filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Lenore Hanauer Foundation

Seattle, WA

The Lenore Hanauer Foundation has funded research and education, health care, youth services, food access, and community programs, with 2024 grants supporting organizations in Washington, Colorado, and Wisconsin. It gave $1,357,500 across 52 grants in 2024, but the available information does not establish a typical award size. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Stevens Family Foundation

Medina, WA

The Stevens Family Foundation supports a varied range of organizations, including schools, churches, community groups, and conservation organizations, with most funding going to Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $45,500, with a median grant of $1,750. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.