Foundations that fund organizations in Fircrest, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fircrest nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $288K to Fircrest organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fircrest around $25K. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fircrest
- $288K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $25K
- Based in WA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fircrest organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation | University Place, WA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | General operations for helping the city of fircrest reach t… |
| The Melsness Family Foundation | Stevensville, MT | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To help raise healthy, happy, productive kids who are ready… |
| Seattle-Sonoran Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General program support |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Affordable housing |
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 Fircrest, Washington?
The William & Joyce Edwards Foundation, The Melsness Family Foundation, Seattle-Sonoran Foundation, Washington Federal Foundation reported grants to Fircrest 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 Fircrest. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.