Foundations that fund organizations in Deming, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Deming nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $40K to Deming organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Deming around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Deming
- $40K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Deming organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480 | Boston, MA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Outdoor learning spaces |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Cultural |
| Andersen Construction Foundation | Portland, OR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Seattle giving committee grant |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Coastal salish art at the library |
| Mount Baker Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support general programming for supplies and operating costs |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $20 | $20 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 Deming, Washington?
Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-Xxxxxx15480, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Andersen Construction Foundation, The Norcliffe Foundation, Mount Baker Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Deming 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 Deming. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.