Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Thurston County or Pierce County, demonstration of significant financial ne

Other requirements

  • (Renewable)

Overview

About Scholarships
Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 26 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come!
The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by the Learning Seed Foundation to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston and Pierce counties in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship is designed to benefit primarily students of color who have overcome significant obstacles and demonstrate a commitment to others. The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional 3 years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.

Eligibility

GED student or a graduating senior from a high school in Thurston County or Pierce County, demonstration of significant financial need required. (Renewable)

What The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
121
Total given
$4.1M
Median grant
$14K
Range
$5,176–$321K
  • By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Olympia, WA; Lacey, WA; Shelton, WA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • United Way of Thurston County · Olympia, WA

    Operating

    $321K

  • Boys & Girls Club Thurston · Olympia, WA

    Operating

    $254K

  • Mason County Host · Shelton, WA

    Operating

    $240K

  • Griffin School Foundation · Olympia, WA

    Operating

    $164K

  • Capitol Land Trust · Tumwater, WA

    Operating

    $153K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Minorities

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