Foundations that fund organizations in East Wenatchee, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for East Wenatchee nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $55K to East Wenatchee organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to East Wenatchee around $3,000. 1 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to East Wenatchee
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in WA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to East Wenatchee organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santas Stars | East Wentachee, WA | 1 | $39K | $39K | Preselected only | Transfer of all assets for termination of private foundatio… |
| Ja Wedum Foundation | Plymouth, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| The Churchill Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable programs |
| Girls Rights Project | Portola Valley, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To end child sex trafficking in india. |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
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 East Wenatchee, Washington?
Santas Stars, Ja Wedum Foundation, The Churchill Foundation, Girls Rights Project, Hagerty Drivers Foundation reported grants to East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.