Foundations that fund organizations in Tumwater, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tumwater nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $2.7M to Tumwater organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 32 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tumwater around $10K. 17 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 32 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tumwater
- $2.7M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WA
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tumwater organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation | Olympia, WA | 1 | $2.1M | $2.1M | Preselected only | For acquisition & stewardship of land to be held & maintain… |
| The Stars Foundation of Thurston County | Olympia, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Support for youth programs and annual kids campaign for kids |
| Medina Foundation | Seattle, WA | 3 | $65K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating; Professional development |
| Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General purpose |
| College Spark Washington | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Lea2141 leader implementation |
| Thomas Family Foundation | Fremont, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Education |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 6 | $21K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Bi-lingual basic needs navigators other; Puget sound energy scholarship other; Spscc food pantry expansion other |
| The Burning Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| The Russell Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | General support |
| Marjorie G Socolofsky | Dallas, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Discuren Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | General operating support |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Childhood cancer research at bc cancer: uncovering more eff… |
| Friends of the Chehalis Timberland Library | Chehalis, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Timberland regional library gift |
| The Deatley Family Foundation | Lewiston, ID | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To use for scholarships |
| Chs Foundation | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Oregon state university, wsu and university of idaho cooper… |
| Peakcu Foundation | Olympia, WA | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Eliminating educational disparities; Classroom cash grant |
| Woodworth Family Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Construction trades training academy |
| Ramapo Trust | Teaneck, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Construction trades training academy |
| Marian J Weatherwax Charitable Trust | Seattle, WA | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | Preserve local history |
| The Ettinger Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Peg and Rick Young Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | To assist in carrying out the org. charitable purpose |
| The Finninsula Foundation Inc Co Ted Sandler | Greenwich, CT | 2 | $5,500 | $2,750 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| 5rivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Myles D & J Faye Sampson Family Foundationc/O Intentional Philanthrophy | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Safelite Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Help org serve charity |
| Allegis Group Foundation Inc | Hanover, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General use |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Social services |
| Worthington Foundation | Olympi, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Grant |
| Nutter Family Foundation | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| MD 19 Lions Foundation | Pullman, WA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | Lions park project |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | 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 Tumwater, Washington?
Angela J Bowen Conservancy Foundation, The Stars Foundation of Thurston County, Medina Foundation, Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust, College Spark Washington and 27 others reported grants to Tumwater 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 Tumwater. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.