Foundations that fund organizations in Rochester, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Rochester nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $63K to Rochester organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Rochester around $2,200. 8 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Rochester
- $63K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $2,200
- Based in WA
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Rochester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Northwest Fund for the Environment | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | CWA enforcement |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted; Kids' place after-school & summer program other |
| Ellison Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | Education |
| Peakcu Foundation | Olympia, WA | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Yes | Classroom cash grant |
| Kendall Family Charitable Trust | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Eof |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal Welfare |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| George & Audrey Rasmussen Family Foundation | Bellingham, WA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General support |
| Help the Charity | Salem, OR | 1 | $225 | $225 | Yes | Math fluency |
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 Rochester, Washington?
Medina Foundation, Names Family Foundation, The Northwest Fund for the Environment, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, Ellison Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Rochester 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 Rochester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.