Foundations that fund organizations in Sumner, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sumner nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $3.0M to Sumner organizations in their latest filings; 12 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sumner around $3,500. 12 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 12
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sumner
- $3.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $3,500
- Based in WA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sumner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $2.6M | $2.6M | Yes | For general operating support |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 3 | $121K | $55K | Yes | General operating support; Sundance circle hippotherapy - patient scholarship support |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $80K | $80K | Yes | Food bank program |
| Korum for Kids Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 3 | $35K | $5,000 | Yes | Renovation of student bldg at little sprouts early learning…; 3rd annual volley in the valley tournament; To support purchase & finish of outbuilding |
| The Kroger Co Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Garneau Nicon Family Foundation | North Bend, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Food assistance (adults) |
| The Harry B and Betty M Corliss Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $21K | $11K | Preselected only | 2025 Scholarships Scholarship Fund; Charitable Event |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Puyallup Kiwanis Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Hippotherapy horse care; Camp possible |
| Woodworth Family Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Fleck Family Foundation | Kent, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $4,300 | $150 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| The Bamford Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $3,850 | $3,850 | Yes | General support basic needs |
| Lindberg Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Clark and Kathryn Porter Family Foundation | Pacific Palisades, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| Team Cozzi Foundation | Lake Tapps, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donations made to cancer patient fundraiser. |
| Nehemiah Ventures | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation | Niles, OH | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Loeb Family Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Contributions Provided |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | For civic & community engagement |
| The Karen Legotte Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | To enable the donee to carryout its tax exempt purposes |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $120 | $120 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
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 Sumner, Washington?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Names Family Foundation, Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari, Korum for Kids Foundation, The Kroger Co Foundation and 19 others reported grants to Sumner 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 Sumner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.