Foundations that fund organizations in Chelan, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chelan nonprofits
20 private foundations gave $716K to Chelan organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chelan around $5,000. 11 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 20
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chelan
- $716K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chelan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 2 | $308K | $154K | Yes | New program staff; New facility |
| Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn | Pennington, NJ | 2 | $150K | $75K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 3 | $110K | $50K | Yes | Only7seconds work with native americans in eastern wa; General operating support; General operating |
| Laidir Foundation C/O Brian Lonergan | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Address youth loneliness |
| Az Wells Foundation | Wenatchee, WA | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| The Frances W Burton Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | General fund support |
| The McNaughton Foundation | Edmonds, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community support |
| Bennion Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $8,450 | $4,225 | Yes | For exempt purposes |
| MD 19 Lions Foundation | Pullman, WA | 2 | $7,975 | $3,987 | Yes | Non lion student leadership; Non lion youth leadership |
| Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Terri's Pantry (Free food and hygiene items) |
| Project Hope Northwest | Chelan, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Religious organization helping it's community |
| The Mabel Ekman Charitable Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Ja Wedum Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Knights Baseball Club | Portland, OR | 1 | $1,464 | $1,464 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Teen center after school programs |
| Fahey Family Foundation | Edmonds, WA | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Food supplies; Assistance for emergency situations |
| Gienapp Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Community improvement, capacity building |
| True North Fishes and Loaves | Chelan, WA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Ongoing support |
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 Chelan, Washington?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Tom and Meg Names Family Fdn, Names Family Foundation, Laidir Foundation C/O Brian Lonergan, Az Wells Foundation and 15 others reported grants to Chelan 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 Chelan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.