Foundations that fund organizations in Sumas, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sumas nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $210K to Sumas organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sumas around $5,227. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sumas
- $210K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,227
- Based in WA
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sumas organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Stevens Foundation | Tempe, AZ | 7 | $127K | $25K | Preselected only | The living christ (tlc) healing circle; Gwa'sala-'nakwaxda'xw grief & wellness workshop; Haida gwaii wellness cafe |
| Thiessen Dedicated Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Ignatius Ohno Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support of charitable programs |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $5,227 | $5,227 | Yes | Vision and call internship program (phase 10 - grant cycle… |
| The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation | Lynden, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support ministry to the indigenous people of north america |
| The Abbott Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Voorhees Family Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $550 | $550 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 Sumas, Washington?
Winifred Stevens Foundation, Thiessen Dedicated Foundation, Ignatius Ohno Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, The David and Elaine Lozier Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Sumas 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 Sumas. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.