Tucker Family Foundation
Tucker Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 51 grants totaling $600,000 to charitable organizations.
Tucker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tucker Family Foundation gave $600K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,765
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,220,413
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (10 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tucker Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 538, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: (360) 319-8153
Website: https://www.tuckerfamilyfoundationwa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tucker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whatcom Community Foundation ($155K). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 279 grants of 286 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, 12% to California, 2% to Oregon, and 2% to New York. The filing also reports 0% for Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tucker Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 51 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $600K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA | general support | $155,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | general support | $100,000 |
| Skagitonians To Preserve Famlands Mt Vernon, WA | general support | $30,000 |
| Skagit Habitat for Humanity Mount Vernon, WA | general support | $25,000 |
| Skagit Valley - 1st Gen Foundation Mt Vernon, WA | general support | $25,000 |
| Promises2Kids San Diego, CA | general support | $25,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Inc San Diego, CA | general support | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread Nursery School Lakewood, WA | general support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Theatre La, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| Children of the Valley Covina, CA | general support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,220,413 | $505,929 | $721,746 | $600,000 | 51 | $636,724 | $414,482 | $587,963 |
| 2023 | $7,616,360 | $732,824 | $622,928 | $531,000 | 48 | $562,934 | $673,771 | $502,136 |
| 2022 | $7,506,464 | $127,053 | $515,316 | $414,200 | 58 | $447,156 | $64,744 | $494,375 |
| 2021 | $7,894,727 | $1,562,739 | $570,789 | $480,000 | 66 | $483,004 | $663,145 | $562,188 |
| 2020 | $6,880,048 | $74,123 | $476,436 | $400,000 | 63 | — | $81,152 | $449,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tucker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $588K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in community building, education, affordable housing, homelessness services, children’s basic needs and development, abortion access, and hunger relief. For example, Whatcom Community Foundation says its mission is to “cultivate neighborliness,” lift community voices, and invest in equity and hope; Skagit Habitat for Humanity describes partnering with people in need of affordable housing to build and renovate homes for low-income families in Skagit County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $600,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $155,000 to Whatcom Community Foundation and $100,000 to University of Washington Foundation, both for general support. Other grants included $30,000 to Skagitonians To Preserve Farmlands, $25,000 each to Skagit Habitat for Humanity, Skagit Valley - 1st Gen Foundation, and Promises2Kids, and $20,000 to San Diego Rescue Mission Inc. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general support.
Among other 2024 recipients, Washington Kids in Transition received $10,000; the organization says it provides basic needs to children in Washington, including food and emergency assistance. Northwest Abortion Access Fund received $10,000; it says its mission is to fund abortions and reduce barriers to abortion access in the Northwest. Food Lifeline received $10,000; it says its mission is to feed people experiencing hunger while working to end hunger.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Hulten as Executive Dir.; Richard Tucker as President; Ann Marie Ratliff and Dana Otterholt as Vice Presidents; and Richard Hoss as Director.
Tucker Family Foundation is led by Laura Hulten, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Hulten
Executive Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Richard Tucker
President
President & Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Richard Hoss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Ann Marie Ratliff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Dana Otterholt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $26K, to Laura Hulten (Executive Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tucker Family Foundation
How much does Tucker Family Foundation give each year?
Tucker Family Foundation gave $600K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $531K across 48 grants.
What is Tucker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tucker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,765, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tucker Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Tucker Family Foundation give grants?
Tucker Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellingham, WA (12 grants), Seattle, WA (9 grants), Shelton, WA (8 grants) and Mount Vernon, WA (3 grants).
Does Tucker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tucker Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tucker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tucker Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whatcom Community Foundation ($155,000), University of Washington Foundation ($100,000) and Skagitonians To Preserve Famlands ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tucker Family Foundation?
Tucker Family Foundation reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $637K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tucker Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in community building, education, affordable housing, homelessness services, children’s basic needs and development, abortion access, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tucker Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tucker Family Foundation's EIN?
Tucker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1492603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tucker Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tucker Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Tucker Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tucker-family-foundation-morg_5e3b0ccc32b34bb599a18bc18994a2ea
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