Foundations that fund organizations in Shaw Island, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shaw Island nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $521K to Shaw Island organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shaw Island around $12K. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shaw Island
- $521K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in WA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shaw Island organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation | Redmond, WA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | To support construction of affordable teacher housing, to h… |
| The Confidence Foundation | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | The wilderness and maritime emt training program |
| Hilen Foundation C/O Pmnw LLC | Seattle, WA | 1 | $8,006 | $8,006 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Raven Trust Fund | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support for all public charities |
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 Shaw Island, Washington?
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, The Confidence Foundation, Hilen Foundation C/O Pmnw LLC, Raven Trust Fund reported grants to Shaw Island 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 Shaw Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.