Private foundation · EIN 91-2047248 · Washougal, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $159K total, median $5,000. 52% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$159K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
52%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Letter with pertinent information Contact: Diane Hickey, Po Box 1126, Washougal, Wa, 3603351945 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Columbia Land TrustVancouver, WAGrant - general purposes$20K
Hawaii Land TrustHonolulu, HIGrant - general purposes$20K
High Desert MuseumBend, ORGrant - general purposes$20K
Columbia Play ProjectVancouver, WAGrant - general purposes$10K
National Forest FoundationMissoula, MTGrant - general purposes$10K
Open House MinistriesVancouver, WAGrant - general purposes$10K
SharePortland, ORGrant - general purposes$10K
Clark County Food BankVancouver, WAGrant - general purposes$5,000
Growing GardensPortland, ORGrant - general purposes$5,000
Inter-Faith Treasure HouseWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$5,000
LA Center Arts CouncilLA Center, WAGrant - general purposes$5,000
Maui Food BankWailuku, HIGrant - general purposes$5,000
Mobius Discovery CenterPortland, ORGrant - general purposes$5,000
South Corvallis Food BankCorvallis, ORGrant - general purposes$5,000
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGrant - washougal$5,000
Women Helping WomenCincinnati, OHGrant - general purposes$5,000
ArtstraVancouver, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000
Camas-Washougal Historical SocietyWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000
Refuel WashougalWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000
Thimbleberry Collaborative FarmBoring, ORGrant - general purposes$2,000
Washougal Arts and Cultural AllianceWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000
Washougal Songcraft FestivalWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000
West Columbia Gorge Humane SocietyWashougal, WAGrant - general purposes$2,000

By state: Washington 12 · Oregon 6 · Hawaii 2 · Montana 1 · Virginia 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washougal, Washington, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter with pertinent information Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $159K across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Kind Heart Free Spirit Foundation give?

Washington (12 grants), Oregon (6 grants), Hawaii (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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