Foundations that fund organizations in Ferndale, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ferndale nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $182K to Ferndale organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ferndale around $6,950. 8 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ferndale
- $182K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $6,950
- Based in WA
- 47%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ferndale organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary H Storer Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | 2 | $45K | $23K | Preselected only | General use |
| FIRST Fed Foundation | Port Angeles, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Community support |
| Mount Baker Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $25K | $10K | Yes | Support general programming for supplies and operating costs; Support the Multicultural Community Event, celebrating the…; Support community meals at Ferndale Church |
| Underwood Family Foundation | Ames, IA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Operational; Opertational |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| B G Inc | Whittier, CA | 2 | $14K | $7,012 | Preselected only | Religious support |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | The ferndale food bank delivery expansion project other |
| Mabo Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Support feeding the hungry through food bank distributions |
| Burnt Hickory Foundation Inc | Fortson, GA | 1 | $6,950 | $6,950 | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | 5500 |
| Douglas and Maria Bayer Foundation | Th Ave Ne, WA | 1 | $5,149 | $5,149 | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation | Lynden, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for local youth organization and camps committed to… |
| Tucker Family Foundation | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | general support |
| Dick Bedlington Family Foundation | Lynden, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support for children from low-income families |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Ginny Millner Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $220 | $220 | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $35 | $35 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Ferndale, Washington?
Mary H Storer Foundation, FIRST Fed Foundation, Mount Baker Foundation, Underwood Family Foundation, The Norcliffe Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.