Private foundation · EIN 20-3761776 · Gig Harbor, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Glein Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 71 grants paid, $65K total, median $500. 63% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
71
$65K
Median grant
$500
Stays in WA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 71 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rotary Club of Gig HarborGig Harbor, WACommunity service$11K
St Charles BorromeoTacoma, WAEducationeducation$4,000
Edmond Meany Middle School PTASeattle, WAYouth programs$3,000
Invest EdRenton, WAStudent assistance and drop out prevention$2,725
Arboretum FoundationSeattle, WAConservation and education$2,000
Communities in Schools of PeninsulaVaughn, WAReading and math tutoring-education$2,000
Gig Harbor NowGig Harbor, WALiteracy and education$2,000
YMCA of Tacoma Pierce CountyTacoma, WACommunity outreach programs$2,000
National Network of Arboretum FundsLisle, ILConservation and education$1,500
American Civil Liberties FoundationNew York, NYCivil rights advocacy programs$1,500
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WAGeneral support for higher educationprison reentry program$1,300
Washington Business WeekSeattle, WAYouth programs & education$1,100
Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OHAid to poor, improve foreign relations$1,000
Friends of Gig Harbor LibraryGig Harbor, WALibrary programs$1,000
Great Peninsula ConservancyBremerton, WAConservation and education$1,000
Harbor WildwatchGig Harbor, WAConservation and education$1,000
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYAid to poor, improve foreign relations$1,000
Ripple EffectTacoma, WAAid to poor and improve foreign relations$1,000
Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WAConservation and education$1,000
Kctsseattle Cascade MediaSeattle, WAPrograming education$1,000
NAACP EmpowermentSeattle, WACommunity empowerment initiatives$1,000
Planned Parenthood of the Great NorthwestSeattle, WAHealth and education$1,000
Lihi HousingSeattle, WAHousing$1,000
Rebuilding HopeHenderson, NCCommunity development programs$1,000
Olympic Civic ServicesGig Harbor, WAYouth programs$1,000
Pen Met MarksGig Harbor, WACommunity outreach$1,000
Food Backpack 4 KidsGig Harbor, WAFood for children, homeless$500
Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront AssociationGig Harbor, WACommunity economic improvement$500
Ghyc - Jr Sail ProgramGig Harbor, WAWater safety and education$500
Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Race TeamGig Harbor, WAYouth sports$500
GreentrikeTacoma, WAYouth programs$500
Key Peninsula NewsVaugn, WAJournalism and education$500
Peninsula Youth OrchestraGig Harbor, WAYouth music program$500
Pew Research CenterPhiladelphia, PAResearch and education$500
South Sound UsbcTacoma, WAYouth programs$500
San Juan PreserveFriday Harbor, WAConservation and education$500
Jaycox Gh Police Benevolent AssocGig Harbor, WAOfficer assistance program$500
Cora VoceAnderson, WAMusic education$500
Corporation for Supporting HousingNew York, NYHousing$500
Pro PublicaNew York, NYResearch$500
Americans for Financial Reform Education FundWashington, DCEducation$500
Gig Harbor Boat ShopGig Harbor, WAPrograms$500
Gig Harbor Fish Food BankGig Harbor, WAFood aid$500
Inequality MediaBerkeley, CAEducation$500
Institute for Financial LiteracyPortland, MEEducation$500
Junior Achievemeny of WashingtonAuburn, WAEducation$500
National Endowment for Financial EducationDenver, COEducation$500
National Issues Forums InstituteMiamisburg, OHEducation$500
KuowSeattle, WAJournalism$500
Score NorthwestGresham, ORPrograms$500
Washington DecaTukwila, WAPrograms$500
Charity NavigatorBellmawr, NJCommunity service$250
DemosNew York, NYImprove race relations$250
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCConservation and education$250
Foreign Policy AssociationNew York, NYGlobal issues education$250
Issue OneWashington, DCEducation$250
KbtcTacoma, WAProgramming education$250
Consumer ReportsYonkers, NYGeneral support for advocacy and education$250
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCEducation$250
Center for Responsive PoliticsWashington, DCLiteracy and education$250

By state: Washington 45 · New York 7 · Ohio 2 · District of Columbia 5 · Illinois 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

The Glein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gig Harbor, Washington, administered in care of Gary a Glein, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Glein Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Glein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 71 grants, a median of $500.

Where does The Glein Family Foundation give?

Washington (45 grants), New York (7 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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