Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Located in King County or neighboring areas
  • Located in King County or the immediately adjoining areas

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Religious
  • Not eligible: Political activities
  • Not eligible: The Foundation will not provide funds to support religious or political activities.

Overview

The MMS Giving Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals and communities in the Pacific Northwest through support for education, arts, and community programs. Focused on the Puget Sound region, the Foundation prioritizes funding specific tasks or projects that address pressing needs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing that are located in King County or neighboring areas. The Foundation does not fund religious or political activities.

Execution
The Foundation will primarily support organizations in the Puget Sound region. Grants will address a specific need through funding a particular task, activity, or project.
Focus Areas
Arts—primarily visual and performance artsEducation—with a focus on vocational, apprenticeship and environmental awareness programsHealth and Social Services—with a focus on the developmentally disabled, and at risk and underprivileged people

Eligibility

501(c)(3) Public Charity in good standing with the IRS located in King County or the immediately adjoining areas.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not provide funds to support religious or political activities.

What MMS Giving Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
51
Total given
$532K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$2,000–$20K
  • By dollars: Washington 96%, Minnesota 4%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA; Burien, WA; Port Hadlock, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Ballard Food Bank · Seattle, WA

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20K

  • Farestart · Seattle, WA

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20K

  • Highline Food Bank · Burien, WA

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20K

  • Jefferson County Food Bank Association · Port Hadlock, WA

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20K

  • Planned Parenthood · St Paul, MN

    In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Community services
  • Foundation

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