Foundations that fund organizations in Port Orchard, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Port Orchard nonprofits
31 private foundations gave $2.6M to Port Orchard organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
38 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Port Orchard around $6,030. 14 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 31
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Port Orchard
- $2.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 38
- Typical median grant
- $6,030
- Based in WA
- 45%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Port Orchard organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 3 | $2.2M | $278K | Yes | Washington state education and human service needs |
| The Smidt Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | 2024 harbor freight tools for schools prize for teaching ex… |
| Harnish Foundation | Tukwila, WA | 1 | $53K | $53K | Preselected only | King/pierce county/counselor |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Horse care fund |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Pierce county program |
| Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Garneau Nicon Family Foundation | North Bend, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Food Assistance (Adults) |
| Mentors | Incline Village, NV | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Florence phillips, 100 $250 scholarships |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $20K | $9,750 | Yes | General operating |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 4 | $11K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted; Summer ranch hand support other; Technology transformation for skh other |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | New uniforms and sports equipment |
| FIRST Fed Foundation | Port Angeles, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community support |
| The Melsness Family Foundation | Stevensville, MT | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To reunite brothers and sisters with washington ties, who a… |
| Robert Reverman Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Repairs Fund |
| June & Julian Foss Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | General support |
| Thomas Family Foundation | Martinez, CA | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | To pay for education expenses (for domestic violence surviv… |
| Haselwood Family Foundation | Bremerton, WA | 1 | $6,030 | $6,030 | Preselected only | Financial Support |
| Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Care of horses by troubled teens |
| Ueland Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Korum for Kids Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Contributions for gifts dedicated to reunite siblings |
| Forest Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating - vehicle repair fund for vulnerable neighbors |
| Porietis Foundation | Sun City West, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General contribution |
| Carl Family Foundation | Normandy Park, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| Hdr Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Macdougal Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operation support |
| Fuchsg & M Fdn Tai | Eagan, MN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Archarios Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $150 | $75 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; 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 Port Orchard, Washington?
Gates Foundation, The Smidt Foundation, Harnish Foundation, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine and 26 others reported grants to Port Orchard 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 Port Orchard. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.