Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
The Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. It supports cancer research and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with grantmaking and advocacy focused on Oregon and Washington.
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation gave $7.6M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $181K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,608,058
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $181,144
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $172,052,718
- +20.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligible organizations can apply through its grant process during grant cycles; the website directs applicants to its online grant portal and to review the eligibility requirements and grant guidelines. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) or public institutions providing services and research aligned with the foundation’s mission and guidelines. The 2024 filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for current application materials, restrictions, and deadlines.
- Review Cycle
- The funding opportunities page lists programs opening July 8, 2026, with award notifications scheduled for December 1, 2026.
- Deadline
- The funding opportunities page lists programs opening July 8, 2026, with award notifications scheduled for December 1,…
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 Washington Street Suite 830, Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: (360) 213-0937
Website: https://kunifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
Imagination Grants for Cancer Research
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Imagination Grants: Advancing Opportunity and Inclusion for People Experiencing Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kuni Foundation- Imagination Planning Grant for IDD Housing
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 84 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes itself as based in Southwest Washington and says it primarily partners with organizations in Washington and Oregon. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 22% to recipients in Oregon. Its grants included recipients in Vancouver, Seattle, Edmonds, and Walla Walla, Washington, and Portland and Nehalem, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation gives
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26502% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $29K (2021) to $8.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,026,766 |
| University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,440,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and elimate cancer and infection disease | $898,738 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | To help make a healthier world through research, health care and education | $894,373 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | General Support | $350,000 |
| Swedish Cancer Institute Edmonds, WA | General Support | $298,592 |
| Sammy's Place Nehalem, OR | General Support | $283,333 |
| Vancouver Housing Authority Vancouver, WA | General Support | $225,000 |
| Pocket Neighborhood Foundation Walla Walla, WA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Fourth Plain Forward Vancouver, WA | General Support | $161,448 |
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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 | $172,052,718 | $29,485,393 | $17,361,123 | $7,608,058 | 42 | $8,740,037 | $5,237,470 | $8,636,166 |
| 2023 | $143,015,133 | $8,943,326 | $10,182,145 | $8,741,990 | 26 | $9,486,483 | $4,311,508 | $8,226,914 |
| 2022 | $136,143,631 | $390,842 | $5,239,700 | $3,955,409 | 8 | $4,569,767 | $3,720,252 | $7,350,598 |
| 2021 | $164,940,630 | $21,392,921 | $2,779,015 | $28,600 | 4 | $545,941 | $13,215,421 | $7,165,874 |
| 2020 | $136,220,619 | $7,682,620 | $5,273,713 | $3,733,438 | 4 | — | $4,652,695 | $5,777,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it advances human potential by investing in cancer research and accelerating the inclusion of people who experience IDD. Its cancer research grants support clinical research, promising approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment, collaboration, and work that addresses gaps such as children’s cancer and rare cancers.
For IDD, the foundation’s website identifies housing as a priority and also lists education, employment, arts, advocacy, and navigation and support services for individuals and families. It supports work involving inclusive, supported, or independent housing, as well as advocacy and systems change.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantee work. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center describes its mission as uniting innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. Pocket Neighborhood Foundation says it creates long-term affordable housing for adults with disabilities, with an emphasis on community, social engagement, and independence. PHAME Academy describes itself as a fine and performing arts academy serving adults with IDD. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $7,608,058. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,026,766, with a median of $25,000. The foundation’s website says small grants average $25,000 and larger grants average $100,000 per year for up to three years; it offers one-year and multi-year grants.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $2,026,766 to the University of Washington and $1,440,000 to the University of Washington School of Medicine, both for general support; $898,738 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; $894,373 to Oregon Health & Science University; and $350,000 to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Other notable awards included $283,333 to Sammy’s Place, $200,000 to Pocket Neighborhood Foundation, $161,448 to Fourth Plain Forward, and $102,100 to PHAME Academy.
The foundation’s website says its grant programs are open to qualified nonprofits in Washington and Oregon and that the board of directors makes final funding decisions. It considers one-year or multi-year grants and directs applicants to review eligibility requirements and grant guidelines. The 2024 filing says the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The website also says it does not accept unsolicited requests between grant cycles and describes two grant cycles per year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Greg Goodwin as chair, Sean Kuni as secretary, Angela Hult as president, and John Hunter and Matt Newell as directors.
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation is led by Angela Hult, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Hult
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Greg Goodwin
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $45K (2024)
John Hunter
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Matt Newell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $35K (2024)
Sean Kuni
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Miller (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Richard Melching (2020) — Treasurer
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 $221K, to Angela Hult (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation
How much does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation give each year?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation gave $7.6M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 26 grants.
What is Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $181,144, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation give grants?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (13 grants), Vancouver, WA (6 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Bothell, WA (2 grants).
Does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($2,026,766), University of Washington School of Medicine ($1,440,000) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($898,738), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation reported $172.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation fund?
The foundation says it advances human potential by investing in cancer research and accelerating the inclusion of people who experience IDD. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's EIN?
Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5181832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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