How to apply
Written application outlining project and how it supports the stated objectives of the industrial commission to promote economic development, encourage job creation, community revitalization, promote social welfare, and educate the public as to the importance of these matters. Contact: Bruce Roberts the Industrial Commis, P O Box 1501, Chehalis, Wa, 3607487661 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Benefit must be for the communities of chehalis and centralia, washington and lewis county, washington.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port of ChehalisChehalis, WA | Donation will allow port to develope land for additional jobs in the chehalis industrial park to serve new businesses. | $569K |
| Chehalis FoundationChehalis, WA | To cover operating expenses for one year. the organization invests in the chehalis community by contributing to meaningful change, supporti… | $200K |
| Industrial Park at TransaltaCentralia, WA | To assist with job creation and community development to serve the unmet need for large acreage, large volume, water, electricity and rail… | $80K |
| Centralia College FoundationCentralia, WA | Provide funds to purchase equipment for the college's farm education program | $50K |
| Lewis County Work OpportunitiesChehalis, WA | For operating expenses. assists adults with disabilities secure training or work in the private sector. those who are unable to meet the st… | $30K |
| Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyChehalis, WA | To assist with costs of contacting and recruiting industrial firms. to provide funding to provide education for small business owners to le… | $29K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lewis CountyChehalis, WA | To assist the organization in funding its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potent… | $15K |
| Kiddin AroundCentralia, WA | To provide washington business week educational program to high school juniors | $10K |
About this foundation
Industrial Commission is a private grantmaking foundation in Chehalis, Washington, administered in care of The Industrial Commission, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Industrial Commission accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application outlining project and how it supports the stated objectives of the industrial commission to promote economic development, encourage job creation, community revitalization, promote… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Industrial Commission give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $983K across 8 grants, a median of $40K.
Where does Industrial Commission give?
Washington (8 grants), per its latest filing.
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