Foundations that fund organizations in Auburn, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Auburn nonprofits
64 private foundations gave $1.8M to Auburn organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 64 that say either way accept applications.
84 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Auburn around $5,000. 34 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 64
- Accept applications
- 20
- of 64 that state a policy
- Dollars to Auburn
- $1.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 84
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Auburn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernier McCaw Foundation | Medina, WA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Herbert Jones Foundation C/O Keybank Private Bank Trust Officer | Seattle, WA | 1 | $289K | $289K | Preselected only | Grant for entrepreneurship program |
| Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps | Bellevue, WA | 3 | $180K | $31K | Preselected only | Capacity building support |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $160K | $160K | Yes | Nwsnc subsidy/assistance programs |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $132K | $132K | Yes | Washington state education and human service needs |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | JAWA Experiential Learning Programs & Mobile Finance Park |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 3 | $75K | $20K | Yes | General operating; Finance park programming for tacoma school district eighth…; Recurring family support for military families in island co… |
| College Spark Washington | Seattle, WA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Eef2130 affinity group retention/recruitment |
| The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc | Forest Hills, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Care of parrots |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | New communications and marketing staff |
| 47th Avenue Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Moss Adams Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $24K | $6,500 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted; Puget sound energy foundation 'powerful scholars' scholarsh… |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 3 | $21K | $10K | Yes | General operating support; Support for the high school basketball teams; Fee scholarships for basketball players determined by team… |
| The Starbucks Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Thriving communities & disaster response |
| Wayne D Kuni and Joan E Kuni Foundation | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | General support |
| Long H Tua Fbo Little League | St Louis, MO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Korum for Kids Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Sponsorship of event at fair grounds; Ja biz town program for elementary students |
| The Martin Fabert Foundation C/O Pmnw LLC | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The Bamford Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | Basic needs - general support; Youth program support |
| Domenico & Mary Coluccio Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,851 | $7,851 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| The Kiwanis Kactus Foundation | Auburn, WA | 4 | $7,825 | $1,857 | Preselected only | Scholarship and key club; Donations; Scholarship |
| Gsf Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $7,558 | $7,558 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Pierce county general operating |
| John and Kusumam Titus Foundation | Cooper City, FL | 1 | $7,400 | $7,400 | Preselected only | Charitable donations |
| Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | N/a |
| Hickman Leona Educational Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $6,269 | $6,269 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Financial Literacy, Work and Career Readiness, and Entrepre… |
| Ascending Way Inc | Los Altos, CA | 1 | $5,050 | $5,050 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Memton Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Seattle Peoples Fund | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Wallace Charit Fdn Tw | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Usg Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community & Civic |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable Trust | Austin, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community support |
| Baskin Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Behavorial health services |
| Terence and Michaelle Lammers Family Foundation | Auburn, WA | 4 | $4,200 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community advocacy |
| Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Garcia Doris & Michael Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Financial literacy |
| The Churchill Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable programs; Charitable program |
| Am Foundation | Auburn, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To provide food to those in need. |
| Allen Family Philanthropies | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,922 | $2,922 | Preselected only | To support the spirit of 12 program (2023 season) |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $2,755 | $225 | Preselected only | Animal-related; International economic development; International, foreign affairs and national security |
| Brant Foundation C/O Perelson Weiner Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Robinson Family Foundation | Friday Harbor, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Youth athletics |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| Heidner Marco J Char Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kilworth Florence Char Tr Fndn | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Armanino Foundation | San Ramon, CA | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Pierce Charitable Trust Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | Spokane, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Everard Family Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $1,136 | $1,136 | Preselected only | Supply products for handicapped individuals |
| The Bacon Family Foundation | Medina, WA | 1 | $1,075 | $1,075 | Preselected only | Funding of general charitable operations |
| Groth Scholarship Fnd 30329100 | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Mobile Finance Park - Financial Literacy Work and Career Re… |
| The Ruston Family Foundation | Federal Way, WA | 1 | $752 | $752 | Preselected only | Xc memorial/informational post |
| Thunder Dome Car Museum | Auburn, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support mission of charity |
| The Helen and Jose Colton Foundation C/O Andrea Anderson | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Auburn valley humane society enriches the lives of companio… |
| Wallace Kent Foundation Inc | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Pets |
| Aversa Foundation | Granada Hills, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General charitable use |
| Glein Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Health and human services |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Martin Family Foundation | Ocean Shores, WA | 1 | — | Preselected only | Scholarships |
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 Auburn, Washington?
Bernier McCaw Foundation, The Herbert Jones Foundation C/O Keybank Private Bank Trust Officer, Ken Birdwell Foundation (dba Magic Cabinet) C/O Clark Nuber Ps, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark, Gates Foundation and 59 others reported grants to Auburn 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 Auburn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.