Circle of Giving
Funding Amount
$200 - $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Circle of Giving
Overview: A donor initiative created in 1999 to award grants to local nonprofits. The foundation does not accept applications; instead, donors recommend organizations they are passionate about.
Status: Active. In 2025, the Circle of Giving awarded 33 grants totaling nearly $27,000.
Geographic Scope: South King County, Renton area
Focus Areas:
Award Amount: Typically $200 - $4,000
Eligibility:
Contact: Email Laura Garner at lgarner@rentonfoundation.org to participate or recommend an organization.
Process: Donors are asked to recommend organizations. The group usually meets at the end of the year. No application required from nonprofit organizations.
How to Apply
Application Process
No formal application required. The Circle of Giving operates through donor recommendations:
1. Donors participate by recommending a nonprofit organization they are passionate about
2. A group of donors meets at the end of the year
3. The group collectively decides how to grant funds back to the community
4. Grants are awarded to recommended organizations
To Participate as a Donor:
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