Private foundation · EIN 91-1747104 · Lynnwood, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

E & H Humbly Bumbly 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: 20 grants paid, $51K total, median $2,000. 70% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$51K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in WA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
5th Ave TheaterSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$5,000
Broadway BoundSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$5,000
ACLU of Washington StateSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$4,000
Planned ParenthoodOlympia, WAOrganization's mission$4,000
University Food BankSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$4,000
Kuow Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$3,000
Wood River Land TrustHailey, IDOrganization's mission$3,000
Idaho Migration AllianceHailey, IDOrganization's mission$3,000
Crew NetworkLawrence, KSOrganization's mission$3,000
Cocoon HouseEverett, WAOrganization's mission$2,000
Northwest HarvestSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$2,000
Purrfect PalsArlington, WAOrganization's mission$2,000
The Community LibraryKetchum, WAOrganization's mission$2,000
Roosevelt High SchoolSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$2,000
Western Watersheds ProjectHailey, IDOrganization's mission$1,608
Wilderness WatchMissoula, MTOrganization's mission$1,500
Environmental Resource CenterKetchum, IDOrganization's mission$1,000
Magnuson Children's GardenSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$1,000
Master Gardener Foundation of KingSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$1,000
Washington Farmland TrustSeattle, WAOrganization's mission$1,000

By state: Washington 14 · Idaho 4 · Kansas 1 · Montana 1

About this foundation

E & H Humbly Bumbly Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lynnwood, Washington, administered in care of Tonda Smith, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does E & H Humbly Bumbly 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 E & H Humbly Bumbly Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $51K across 20 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does E & H Humbly Bumbly Foundation give?

Washington (14 grants), Idaho (4 grants), Kansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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