Private foundation · EIN 81-5181832 · Vancouver, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni

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: 42 grants paid, $7.6M total, median $25K. 43% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: See website for most current info www.kunifoundation.org

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$7.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
43%
of grants
Deadline
See below
See website for most current info www.ku
Assets
$172M

How to apply

See website for most current info www.kunifoundation.org Contact: See Website for Most Current Info, 900 Washington Street Suite 830, Vancouver, Wa, 3602130937 Deadlines: See website for most current info www.kunifoundation.org Restrictions: See website for most current info www.kunifoundation.org

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $7.6M; Part I reports $16M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAGeneral support$2.0M
University of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, WAGeneral support$1.4M
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAInnovative research and compassionate care to prevent and elimate cancer and infection disease$899K
Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, ORTo help make a healthier world through research, health care and education$894K
Seattle Children's HospitalSeattle, WAGeneral support$350K
Swedish Cancer InstituteEdmonds, WAGeneral support$299K
Sammy's PlaceNehalem, ORGeneral support$283K
Vancouver Housing AuthorityVancouver, WAGeneral support$225K
Pocket Neighborhood FoundationWalla Walla, WAGeneral support$200K
Fourth Plain ForwardVancouver, WAGeneral support$161K
Phame AcademyPortland, ORPerformance program$102K
City of VancouverVancouver, WAVancouver playground project$100K
Sabin CdcPortland, ORGeneral support$98K
Parkview ServicesLynwood, WAGeneral support$50K
Germaine's Culinary IncPortland, ORGeneral support$50K
Community HomesBothell, WAGeneral support$47K
North Pole StudioPortland, ORIncrease opportunities for artists with autism and other disabilities$46K
Holly Ridge CenterBremerton, WAGeneral support$30K
Edwards CenterBeaverton, ORGeneral support$28K
Alpha Supported Living ServicesBothell, WAGeneral support$25K
Portland Art MusuemPortland, ORGeneral support$25K
Special Olympics OregonBeaverton, ORGeneral support$25K
Everybody AtheletesPortland, ORGeneral support$20K
Exceed EnterprisesMilwaukie, ORGeneral support$20K
Home LifeCorvallis, ORGeneral support$20K
Pearl Buck CenterEugene, ORGeneral support$20K
Steps IncFarmville, VAGeneral support$20K
Tierra VillageLeavenworth, WAGeneral support$20K
The Shadow ProjectPortland, ORGeneral support$16K
Orion IndustriesAuburn, WAGeneral support$16K
Friendship CirclePortland, ORGeneral support$15K
Disability Rights OregonPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Exponent PhilanthrophyWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Community Foundation for Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WAGeneral support$5,000
Housing OregonPortland, ORTo support the housing oregon conference$5,000
City of VancouverVancouver, WAVancouver movie night at fruit valley park$2,740
Community Vision IncPortland, ORTo ensure that people with disabilities direct their own lives$2,300
Albertina KerrPortland, ORGeneral support$1,500
Northwest Association for Blind AthletesVancouver, WAGeneral support$500
Alliance of Local Service OrganizationsBend, ORGeneral support$200
Horizon Project IncMiltonfreewater, ORGeneral support$200
Oregon Self Advocacy CoalitionSalem, ORGeneral support$200

By state: Washington 18 · Oregon 22 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni is a private grantmaking foundation in Vancouver, Washington, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni 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 Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.6M across 42 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni give?

Washington (18 grants), Oregon (22 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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