Foundations that fund organizations in Cle Elum, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cle Elum nonprofits
22 private foundations gave $329K to Cle Elum organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 22 that say either way accept applications.
28 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cle Elum around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 22
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 22 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cle Elum
- $329K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 28
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cle Elum organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svanee's Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Provide sanctuary for |
| Head & Heart Foundation Tr 12319 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Konzen Family Foundation | Issaquah, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Operating |
| Benton-Yang Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| The Summerlee Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $23K | $23K | Yes | General support |
| Hein Legacy Foundation | Cle Elum, WA | 6 | $22K | $2,500 | Yes | To provide support for school programs; To provide religious opportunities to the community; To promote community service for upper kittitas county |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | Eagan, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating |
| Www Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation Inc - C/O Bank of America Private Bank | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating support |
| Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation | Kent, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted. |
| Welfund Inc | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Nehemiah Ventures | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Wagmore Foundation Agency | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | General operating |
| Forward Together Private Foundation | West Orange, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support to provide home for Chimpanzees formerly used in dr… |
| Creative Providers Foundation | Divide, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Beardsley Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Young Again Foundation | Leland, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Hazel Fund | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Preselected only | Education |
| Renah Blair Rietzke Family Foundation | Olympia, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Assistance to provide basic needs in the community |
| Whitaker Foundation | Snoqualmie, WA | 2 | $300 | $150 | Yes | To provide support to exempt organization |
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 Cle Elum, Washington?
Svanee's Foundation, Head & Heart Foundation Tr 12319, Konzen Family Foundation, Benton-Yang Foundation, The Summerlee Foundation and 17 others reported grants to Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.