Foundations that fund organizations in South Cle Elum, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for South Cle Elum nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $43K to South Cle Elum organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to South Cle Elum around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to South Cle Elum
- $43K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WA
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to South Cle Elum organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhema Life Foundation Inc | Grapevine, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Outreach |
| Hein Legacy Foundation | Cle Elum, WA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To provide general support |
| Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation | Kent, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted. |
| Dulude Family Foundation Inc | Kirkland, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support fire and emergency rescue services for kittitas… |
| Cle Elum Mat Miners | South Cle Elum, WA | 1 | $1,063 | $1,063 | Not stated | Membership fees |
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 Cle Elum, Washington?
Rhema Life Foundation Inc, Hein Legacy Foundation, Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation, Dulude Family Foundation Inc, Cle Elum Mat Miners reported grants to South Cle Elum 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 Cle Elum. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.