Private foundation · EIN 41-2047741 · Fircrest, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas V Giddens 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $900K total, median $25K. 75% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$900K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ruth's PlaceGranbury, TXGeneral Support$70K
Tacoma Parks FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral Support$50K
Nw Children's FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral Support$50K
Granbury Isd McJrotcGranbury, TXGeneral Support$40K
Multicultural Child and Family Hope CenterTacoma, WAGeneral Support$35K
Olympic AngelsPort Townsend, WAGeneral Support$30K
Paluxy River CacGranbury, TXGeneral Support$30K
Olive CrestBellevue, WAGeneral Support$30K
Carry Lynn Children's CenterRockford, ILGeneral Support$30K
YouthnetMount Vernon, WAGeneral Support$30K
HopecentralSeattle, WAGeneral Support$30K
KinderingBellevue, WAGeneral Support$30K
Rainbow RoomGranbury, TXGeneral Support$30K
Military Officers Association of AmericaGranbury, TXGeneral Support$25K
Parent Trust for Washington ChildrenSeattle, WAGeneral Support$25K
Spokane Tribal NetworkWellpinit, WAGeneral Support$25K
Rebuilding HopeTacoma, WAGeneral Support$25K
Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WAGeneral Support$25K
Mary Bridge Children's FoundationTacoma, WAGeneral Support$25K
Lhaq'temish FoundationBellingham, WAgeneral support$25K
Campfire First TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral Support$20K
GreentrikeTacoma, WAGeneral Support$20K
America ScoresSeattle, WAGeneral Support$20K
The Nest FrscColvile, WAGeneral Support$20K
Hoop for the ValleyBurlington, WAGeneral Support$20K
University of Texas FoundationAustin, TXgeneral support$20K
Legal Counsel for Youth & ChildrenSeattle, WAGeneral Support$15K
Foundation for Tacoma StudentsTacoma, WAGeneral Support$15K
Goodroots NwBuckley, WAGeneral Support$15K
Aerie AfricaWashington Crossing, PAGeneral Support$15K
Center for Children and Youth JusticeSeattle, WAgeneral support$15K
Tacoma Boat BuildersTacoma, WAGeneral support$13K
Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational FoundationWinthrop, WAGeneral Support$10K
Room OneTwisp, WAGeneral Support$10K
Seattle Celtic FoundationSeattle, WAgeneral support$7,500
Family Success NorthwestBremerton, WAGeneral Support$5,000

By state: Washington 27 · Texas 7 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Thomas V Giddens Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fircrest, Washington, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Thomas V Giddens Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Thomas V Giddens Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $900K across 36 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Thomas V Giddens Foundation give?

Washington (27 grants), Texas (7 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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