Foundations that fund organizations in Stanwood, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Stanwood nonprofits
48 private foundations gave $3.2M to Stanwood organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 48 that say either way accept applications.
72 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Stanwood around $5,000. 25 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 48
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 48 that state a policy
- Dollars to Stanwood
- $3.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 72
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 52%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Stanwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation | Omaha, NE | 10 | $1.8M | $20K | Yes | Program support |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 2 | $355K | $178K | Yes | New staff; Facility construction |
| Anderson Family Foundation | Edmonds, WA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | To exalt jesus christ through bible-centered conferences. |
| The John C & Karyl Kay Hughes Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Low cost spay/neuter program |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | Spay & neuter clinic program |
| Donna J & Charles T Cole Charitable Foundation | Stanwood, WA | 3 | $52K | $1,850 | Yes | Refurbish Log Cabin; STEM to plu; Encourage Community Giving |
| Grousemont Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Turnaround youth program: partnering with schools to suppor… |
| Business 2 Missions | Monroe, WA | 3 | $30K | $12K | Preselected only | Chaplaincy first responders; Women's Support; Program Support |
| Heritage Valley Foundation | Stanwood, WA | 4 | $26K | $6,700 | Yes | Ministry support; Heritage fund; Healthcare services support |
| Apex Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Community support |
| Medina Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Elizabeth Foundation | Redmond, WA | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Support of youth baseball activities |
| Teel Charitable Foundation | Harrison, AR | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Horse barn and program |
| Garneau Nicon Family Foundation | North Bend, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Healthcare |
| Miller Foundation Inc | Vesuvius, VA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | To spread christianity; Help spread christianity |
| Marilyn and Saul Spilke Foundation Co Ken Spilke | Stanwood, WA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | General support |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $7,685 | $7,685 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Charis Fund | Newberg, OR | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Move to stability hub |
| His Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charity contribution |
| The Filer Foundation | Lake Forest Park, WA | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| T Causemetics Foundation Dba Thrive Causemetics Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $5,800 | $5,800 | Preselected only | Help build a vibrant, caring, "hometown" community where pe… |
| The Pomeroy Family Foundation | Mechanicsburg, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use of charity |
| The Scott Family Fund | Mill Valley, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Rob Walton Foundation | Bentonviille, AR | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To support general operations |
| Hazel Miller Foundation | Edmonds, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Financial assistance |
| Quiet Heart Foundation | Jackson, WY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Pet adoption |
| Svanee's Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kelly Foundation of Washington | Port Orchard, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | With your anti-human traficking initiative |
| Little Family Legacy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Garcia Doris & Michael Fund | Eagan, MN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Kawabe Memorial Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation | Camano Island, WA | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Preselected only | General donation |
| Lucky Seven Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Wenaweser Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Help fund organization's general operations |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $1,300 | $325 | Preselected only | Volunteer program; Matching gifts |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,021 | $1,021 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
| Rodman Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| The Thomas Family Foundation | Camano Island, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Matthew and Grace Yeh Foundation | Ferndale, WA | 2 | $650 | $325 | Yes | Support |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | 500 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $480 | $480 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Camano Nature-Farm Community Association | Camano Island, WA | 1 | $372 | $372 | Preselected only | Fiscal Sponsorship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
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 Stanwood, Washington?
Leland J & Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Anderson Family Foundation, The John C & Karyl Kay Hughes Foundation, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark and 43 others reported grants to Stanwood 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 Stanwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.