Foundations that fund organizations in Cheney, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cheney nonprofits
37 private foundations gave $1.9M to Cheney organizations in their latest filings; 19 of the 37 that say either way accept applications.
106 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cheney around $6,000. 25 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 37
- Accept applications
- 19
- of 37 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cheney
- $1.9M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 106
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in WA
- 68%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cheney organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 5 | $366K | $5,000 | Yes | General Operating Support; Catalyst Building; Avista Scholars |
| The Krumble Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $346K | $346K | Preselected only | College education support |
| Welsh Family Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $230K | $230K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Education & STEM |
| Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee | Ephrata, WA | 58 | $179K | $3,000 | Yes | Tuition scholarship - molly evenson; Tuition scholarship - johns, mckell; Tuition scholarship - dulce ferreyra |
| The Nysether Family Foundation | Everett, WA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Student activities |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $83K | $83K | Yes | Support for attracting and retaining undergraduate STEM stu… |
| Seattle-Sonoran Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Molly phillips fund |
| Biella Foundation | Bothell, WA | 1 | $42K | $42K | Preselected only | Education |
| Wittenbach Memorial Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Scholarships for books and |
| Pemco Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Donation |
| Johnston-Fix Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Charitable distribution |
| Robert V Baker Foundation | Tekoa, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Charity |
| Lanham Foundation | Dallas, TX | 7 | $22K | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship for books & |
| Edward N & Vieno V Nansen Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Establish named scholarship |
| Roy and Leona Nelson Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | College scholarships |
| Groth Scholarship Fnd 30329100 | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Niblock Charitable Trust | Spokane, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Environmental protection |
| Ray & Vesta Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 3 | $9,999 | $3,333 | Yes | Scholarship |
| R&b Abbasi Foundation Inc | Belle Mead, NJ | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | Donation |
| George Washington Foundation | Yakima, WA | 1 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Wf & Blanche E West Educational & Coffman Jf | Chehalis, WA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Couse Scholarship Foundation Inc | Damascus, MD | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Scholarship support |
| The Welty Foundation Inc | Spokane, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Provide resources for fostering education |
| Bishop Fleet Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarship grants |
| Klaue Family Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Athletic dept general fund |
| We Are All Human Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | University scholarship |
| Walter E & Helen W Bruckert | Eagan, MN | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | 2024 high school scholarship |
| Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Baker Boyer Trust 5-015736 | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Kathryn & Otto Wagner Charitable Fdn | Tampa, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Zumiez Foundation | Lynnwood, WA | 1 | $1,531 | $1,531 | Preselected only | Further charitable goals |
| Wipfli Foundation Inc | Wausau, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Fy25 accounting scholarship |
| Arnsberg Scholarship Trust | Republic, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Rodney Hutton |
| The Selinger-Shone Foundation C/O Dr Samuel Selinger | Spokane, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To support the EWU Nursing Program. |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
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 Cheney, Washington?
The Avista Foundation, The Krumble Foundation, Welsh Family Foundation, McKinstry Charitable Foundation, Paul Lauzier Scholarship Foundation C/O Michael Rex Tabler Trustee and 32 others reported grants to Cheney 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 Cheney. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.