Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $377K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $560. 0 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $377K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $560
- Based in AL
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 1 | $375K | $375K | Yes | 82405 improving life expectancy of black women through mobi… |
| Freitag Charitable Trust | Bonita Springs, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Private Medical School support |
| The Yasme Foundation | Indianola, WA | 1 | $560 | $560 | Yes | Malawi Amateur Radio License Exams |
| The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation | Tiburon, CA | 2 | $300 | $150 | Preselected only | medical services; poverty assistance |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 4 | $233 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Washington, Alabama?
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Freitag Charitable Trust, The Yasme Foundation, The George Schwab and Leona Lauder Foundation, Baxter International Foundation reported grants to Washington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.