Foundations that fund organizations in Black Diamond, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Black Diamond nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $33K to Black Diamond organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Black Diamond around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Black Diamond
- $33K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Black Diamond organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Sadako K Judd Private Foundation in C/O Liz Collins | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $7,253 | $7,253 | Preselected only | General use |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Food Security |
| Karen Alice Nilsen Olsen Charitable Foundation Inc | Parker, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provides food, clothing, hygiene items, baby product, pet f… |
| Helen Martha Schiff Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Ward Foundation | Edmonds, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Support program |
| Riley W and Nancy a Pleas Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Further Charitable |
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 Black Diamond, Washington?
Puget Sound Energy Foundation, Sadako K Judd Private Foundation in C/O Liz Collins, McKinstry Charitable Foundation, Karen Alice Nilsen Olsen Charitable Foundation Inc, Helen Martha Schiff Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.