Foundations that fund organizations in University Pl, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for University Pl nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $153K to University Pl organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to University Pl around $3,252. 1 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to University Pl
- $153K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,252
- Based in WA
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to University Pl organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma C Gehr Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $132K | $132K | Preselected only | Support those in need of |
| Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Matching gift - general operating support; Food bank support |
| Hardy & Henrietta Hughens Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $3,252 | $3,252 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Heidner Marco J Char Trust | Eagan, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 University Pl, Washington?
Emma C Gehr Foundation, Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr, Names Family Foundation, Hardy & Henrietta Hughens Charitable Tr, Heidner Marco J Char Trust reported grants to University Pl 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 University Pl. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.