Foundations that fund organizations in South Bend, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for South Bend nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $39K to South Bend organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to South Bend around $5,500. 2 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to South Bend
- $39K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,500
- Based in WA
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to South Bend organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | South bend music program; Kiwanis club of south bend summer camp |
| Henry P Keller Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,049 | $7,049 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Dean and Evelyn Sloppy Foundation | Salkum, WA | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Rehabvisions & Cariant Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General support |
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 South Bend, Washington?
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc, Henry P Keller Foundation, Dean and Evelyn Sloppy Foundation, First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc, The Rehabvisions & Cariant Foundation reported grants to South Bend 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 South Bend. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.