Foundations that fund organizations in College Place, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for College Place nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $612K to College Place organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to College Place around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to College Place
- $612K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WA
- 39%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to College Place organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Stevens Foundation | Tempe, AZ | 2 | $210K | $105K | Preselected only | General operating support; Center for humanitarian engagement (che) at wwu |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Auditorium renovation |
| The Peterson Family Foundation | Camas, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Graham Family Foundation | Yreka, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Scholarships/chemistry equipment |
| The Mel McDougal Family Foundation | Fall Creek, OR | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Contribution to general fund |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charitable |
| Mosher-Patchett Charitable Foundation | Glendale, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Francys C Welch Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | Scholarships for books & |
| Wayne C Stewart Foundation Uma | Eagan, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Patterson Charitable Foundation | Lowden, WA | 1 | $7,539 | $7,539 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Lisa Family Foundation Inc | Paradise Valley, AZ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | To foster the unique gifts of every individual within this… |
| The Christian Education Foundation of the Northwest | Nampa, ID | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Further educational goals |
| The Sunny Day Charitable Foundation C/O Douglas Nelson | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support addition of therapeutic riding instructor. |
| Yancey P Winans Testamentary Trust | Walla Walla, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship fund |
| Bishop Fleet Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Scholarship grant |
| Dewuhs-Keckritz Educational Trust | Joseph, OR | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Walla walla university |
| Wf & Blanche E West Educational & Coffman Jf | Chehalis, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Filotimo Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $412 | $412 | Yes | 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 College Place, Washington?
Winifred Stevens Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, The Peterson Family Foundation, Graham Family Foundation, The Mel McDougal Family Foundation and 13 others reported grants to College Place 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 College Place. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.