Foundations that fund organizations in Lakewood, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lakewood nonprofits
62 private foundations gave $881K to Lakewood organizations in their latest filings; 25 of the 62 that say either way accept applications.
84 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lakewood around $5,000. 33 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 62
- Accept applications
- 25
- of 62 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lakewood
- $881K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 84
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lakewood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar T and Olivann Hokold Foundation | Lakewood, WA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Ueland Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship | Lakewood, WA | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | General operations and support. |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Operating support |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | In-school student supports; Outreach vehicle |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Advancing Educational Equity for Pierce County Youth of col… |
| Suskin Foundation | Kenmore, WA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Support operations |
| Greg D and Melanie S McFarland Foundation | Lakewood, WA | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | Assistance to families in need; Supporting mental health |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $27K | $27K | Yes | New curatorial staff |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $25K | $5,125 | Preselected only | Puget sound energy foundation 'powerful scholars' scholarsh…; Rent assistance for mckinney-vento students and families ot…; Emergency food network's home delivery program other |
| George & Dorothy Babare Family Foundatio | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To further exempt purpose |
| Wm Kilworth Fdn Tw | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | General operating |
| Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | Eagan, MN | 2 | $22K | $11K | Yes | General operating |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating |
| The Bamford Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 3 | $20K | $5,000 | Yes | General support; Youth media program support |
| Woodworth Family Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Operations; Dads fatherhood program in pierce county |
| The Russell Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Increasing access & inspiring earth advocates at lakewold g… |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| Kilworth Florence Char Tr Fndn | Eagan, MN | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Defalco Family Foundation Inc | San Diego, CA | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Greatest Need; General Fund |
| Ruth Evans Charitable Trust Tai | Eagan, MN | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Miter Charitable Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Community support; Cops vs teachers charity event |
| Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $11K | $5,250 | Yes | 2024 high school scholarship; 2024 holiday grant |
| Tucker Family Foundation | Mountlake Terrace, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | general support |
| Nfi Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Heidner Marco J Char Trust | Eagan, MN | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Dimmer Family Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 4 | $9,500 | $1,750 | Yes | General |
| Hyde Family Foundation | Lakewood, WA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Help the hungry |
| The Titus-Will Families Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Support of activities and operations |
| Meadowdale Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $7,900 | $3,950 | Preselected only | Second payment on 3-year pledge of $7,500; General operating support |
| June & Julian Foss Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Break bag program |
| Gsf Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Groth Scholarship Fnd 30329100 | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Anne Hampton Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Genral operations |
| Bernice a B Keyes Tw | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $4,600 | $4,600 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| David Fogg Family Foundation | Lakewood, WA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | To support the distribution of food to those experiencing f… |
| Zari and Gregory Semerdjian Charitable Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $4,325 | $4,325 | Preselected only | Support expanding access to nature |
| Porietis Foundation | Sun City West, AZ | 1 | $3,084 | $3,084 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Wyman Youth Trust | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Civic |
| Powell Family Foundation Nancy | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Lindberg Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Fat Brands Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Food |
| Leo & Katherine Gallagher Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Ruston Family Foundation | Federal Way, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Fund summer running camp |
| The George T Baker Foundation Inc | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Improve quality of life for individuals and animals |
| Pacific Dental Services Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $1,916 | $1,916 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Lemay Family Collection Foundation Dba Lemay Collections at Marymount | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 | Preselected only | Annual fundraiser, sponsorship, and holiday party |
| Kenneth Rainin Foundation | Oakland, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Teen late nite |
| Entelco Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gleason Family Foundation | Pine Grove, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Cobb Foundation C/O Pinion LLC | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Korum for Kids Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2025 hunger walk |
| The Barbara and Stephen Miller Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Hardship Assistance Grant |
| John & Catherine Shuler Charitable Trust | Lakewood, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Area of most need |
| Peakcu Foundation | Olympia, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Classroom cash grant |
| Kiwanis Club of Tacoma Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $926 | $926 | Preselected only | Community & youth services |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | Food, agriculture and nutrition |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Pinnacle Gardens Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Financial support |
| Bevan Daddino Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | For civic & community engagement |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $40 | $40 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Lakewood, Washington?
Oscar T and Olivann Hokold Foundation, Ueland Foundation, Maria & Robert Kelly Stewardship, Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine and 57 others reported grants to Lakewood 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 Lakewood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.