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Overview

Annual Grants (Endowed Funds)

Overview: Annual distribution of grants from endowed funds established by donors with GTCF to provide ongoing, sustainable support to community organizations and causes.

Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington

Purpose: Support nonprofit organizations serving Pierce County across various focus areas including education, arts, youth development, scholarships, and community services.

Distribution Timeline: Grants distributed in February each year when they are most helpful to nonprofits (after receiving Fall donations).

Recent Distribution (2018):

  • 233 grants distributed

  • Total amount: $1.26 million

  • Recipient organizations: Over 120 organizations
  • Examples of Endowed Funds:

  • Howard R. Kilworth Girl Scout Fund - Established 1986 with $102,799; has provided over $187,780 to Girl Scouts of Western Washington for camp scholarships for girls in need; supports in perpetuity

  • T. Warren Brown Fund - Supports Tacoma School of the Arts instrumental music program; honors legacy of music education advocate T. Warren Brown

  • James H. Wiborg Memorial Fund - Established 2015 through memorial gifts; supports Palmer Scholars (low-income students of color) attending University of Washington Tacoma
  • Benefits to Recipients:

  • Predictable, sustainable income for budgeting

  • Allows nonprofit planning and program expansion

  • Legacy of ongoing support
  • Contact: GTCF Development Department

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfoundationeducationartsyouth-programs

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