Foundations that fund organizations in Lynden, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lynden nonprofits
40 private foundations gave $2.4M to Lynden organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 40 that say either way accept applications.
60 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lynden around $7,500. 14 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 40
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 40 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lynden
- $2.4M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 60
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in WA
- 35%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lynden organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | Yes | Pathways for tomorrow initiative |
| Grundy Family Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $300K | $300K | Preselected only | Operating funds |
| Echo Foundation | Lynden, WA | 6 | $265K | $50K | Preselected only | To support the center's mission of providing opportunities…; To provide funds for lynden city parks; Designated funding for mentor coordinator position |
| Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $194K | $194K | Preselected only | Public charity |
| Le Cocq Ralph B Ta-I 50 | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $98K | $98K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation | Lynden, WA | 4 | $74K | $13K | Yes | To support ministry to persecuted christians worldwide; Support pre 3-12 christian education; Support ministry and for those in need |
| The Pless Foundation | Lynden, WA | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Soonae Foundation | Burnet, TX | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | In support of organizational mission |
| Dick Bedlington Family Foundation | Lynden, WA | 7 | $39K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support for african orphanages; Support for academic and mental health support for youth; Support for women coming out of sex trafficking |
| The Wiebe Foundation | Ferndale, WA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | General operating fund |
| The Lord Sees Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Le Cocq Ralph B Ta-Irr 50 | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Joshua Green Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General fund donation |
| Batey Family Charitable Trust | Bakersfield, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Contribution made to the general fund |
| John Novick Foundation | Hastings, MN | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Bob's Foundation | Lynden, WA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Support the lynden high school football program by raising… |
| Mount Baker Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Yes | Support general programming for supplies and operating costs; Support for general programming; Support Go! Grant, infrastructure and development related t… |
| The Kleo Foundation | Woodinville, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Human welfare |
| Roehl Family Foundation | Maple Plain, MN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Feminine hygeine |
| Acorn Investing Inc | Lake Barrington, IL | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | humanitarian aid Yemen |
| FIRST Fruit Inc | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Wherever needed most |
| Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Deacon Charitable Foundation | Citrus Heights, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Community |
| Matthew and Grace Yeh Foundation | Ferndale, WA | 3 | $5,225 | $2,500 | Yes | Support |
| Tom & Evelyn Ingle Charitable Trust C | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,041 | $5,041 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Lindberg Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Allen Family Philanthropies | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,922 | $2,922 | Preselected only | To support the spirit of 12 program (2023 season) |
| The Kroger Co Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| The Little Engine Foundation Inc | Waitsfield, VT | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | General use |
| Business 2 Missions | Monroe, WA | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Preselected only | Humanitarian Response |
| Boat Foundation | Ferndale, WA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Sponsorship for state competition |
| Jdcza Foundation Inc | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Assistance to persecuted religious groups |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| The Cross Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $960 | $960 | Preselected only | General Giving |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Van Dyke Family Charitable Foundation | Hillside, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted purpose |
| Crowther Charitable Foundation | Sandy, UT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Braewold Fund | Sheridan, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Various |
| Sterling Foundation | Pittsboro, NC | 1 | — | Preselected only | Donation |
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 Lynden, Washington?
Lilly Endowment Inc, Grundy Family Foundation Inc, Echo Foundation, Eleanor Anne Bustanoby-Keane Foundation, Le Cocq Ralph B Ta-I 50 and 35 others reported grants to Lynden 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 Lynden. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.