Private foundation · EIN 91-1912821 · Fox Island, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mjf 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: 12 grants paid, $50K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$50K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peninsula Hands on ArtGig Harbor, WAOperating funds$5,000
Second CyclesTacoma, WAOperating funds$5,000
Pike Market Senior CenterSeattle, WAOperating funds$5,000
IgniteMountlake Terrace, WAOperating funds$5,000
Pasado's Safe HavenSultan, WAOperating funds$5,000
Puget Soundkeepers AllianceSeattle, WAOperating funds$5,000
Refugee Artisans IntitiativeSeattle, WAOperating funds$5,000
Harbor History MuseumGig Harbor, WAOperating funds$3,500
Sheldrick Wildlife TrustLaguna Hills, CAOperating funds$3,500
Symphony TacomaTacoma, WAOperating funds$3,000
Queen Anne PresbyterianSeattle, WAOperating funds$2,500
Hi LinersSeattle, WAOperating funds$2,500

By state: Washington 11 · California 1

About this foundation

Mjf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fox Island, Washington, administered in care of Tiffany Jay, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Mjf 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 Mjf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $50K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mjf Foundation give?

Washington (11 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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