How to apply
See attachment Contact: Diane C Dimmer, 950 Pacific Avenue Suite 710, Tacoma, Wa, 2535724607 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of OregonEugene, OR | General | $25K |
| Lewis & Clark Law SchoolPortland, OR | General | $15K |
| GreentrikeTacoma, WA | General | $14K |
| Mary Bridge Children's FoundationTacoma, WA | General | $10K |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA | General | $10K |
| College Success FoundationTacoma, WA | General | $10K |
| University of Washington-Tacoma CoeTacoma, WA | General | $10K |
| YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA | General | $9,200 |
| Humane Society of Pierce CountyTacoma, WA | General | $6,000 |
| Rotary Club of Tacoma #8Tacoma, WA | General | $5,900 |
| GoodwillTacoma, WA | General | $5,768 |
| ALS NorthwestPortland, OR | General | $5,100 |
| Army Emergeny ReliefArlington, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Associated Ministries TacomaTacoma, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the ChildrenPortland, OR | General | $5,000 |
| Kindred Souls FoundationSteilacoom, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Tacoma City BalletTacoma, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Veteran Golfers AssociationPinehurst, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Washington State Historical SocietyTacoma, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Wear Blue Run to RememberDupont, WA | General | $5,000 |
| Tacoma Art MuseumTacoma, WA | General | $4,500 |
| Bryant Neighborhood CenterTacoma, WA | General | $4,000 |
| South Sound OutreachTacoma, WA | General | $4,000 |
| AmaraTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Habitat for HumanityTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Lindquist Dental Clinic for ChildrenTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Museum of GlassTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Palmer ScholarsTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Rebuilding Together South SoundTacoma, WA | General | $3,500 |
| Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA | General | $3,000 |
| Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WA | General | $3,000 |
| The FIRST Tee of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Trinity Neighborhood Health ClinicTacoma, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Wcn CaresThe Woodlands, TX | General | $2,565 |
| NwylcwspdTacoma, WA | General | $2,550 |
| Carol Milgard Breast Center FoundationTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Foss Waterway SeaportTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of Alvgc Tourney 2024Lakewood, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Western WashingtonSeattle, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Heartbeats Serving Wounded WarriorsOnalaska, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Lemay-America's Car MuseumTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Museum of FlightSeattle, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Network TacomaTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Northwest Trek FoundationEatonville, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Olympic Flight MuseumOlympia, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Permission to Start Dreaming FoundationGig Harbor, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Point Defiance Zoo & AquariumTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Puget Sound Honor FlightGrapeview, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Rachael Lynn Henley FoundationTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| St Leos Food ConnectionTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Step By StepMilton, WA | General | $2,500 |
| Tacoma Musical PlayhouseTacoma, WA | General | $2,500 |
| The Tears FoundationPuyallup, WA | General | $2,500 |
| West Point Association of GraduatesWest Point, NY | General | $2,017 |
| Degrees of ChangeTacoma, WA | General | $2,000 |
| Foundation for Tacoma StudentsTacoma, WA | General | $2,000 |
| Hope SparksTacoma, WA | General | $2,000 |
| Nw Furniture BankTacoma, WA | General | $2,000 |
| Outdoors for Alll FoundationSeattle, WA | General | $2,000 |
By state: Washington 70 · Oregon 4 · Virginia 1 · North Carolina 1 · Georgia 2 · Texas 1
About this foundation
The Dimmer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tacoma, Washington, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Dimmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See attachment Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The Dimmer Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $305K across 82 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does The Dimmer Family Foundation give?
Washington (70 grants), Oregon (4 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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