Foundations that fund organizations in Usk, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Usk nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $160K to Usk organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Usk around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Usk
- $160K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in WA
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Usk organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vadon Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $110K | $55K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| Marcus Anderson Family Foundation | Coeur Dalene, ID | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Washington state education and human service needs |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Celebrating Salish Conference & Kalispel Language and Cultu… |
| The Hanley Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To fulfill the charitable 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 Usk, Washington?
Vadon Foundation, Marcus Anderson Family Foundation, Gates Foundation, The Avista Foundation, The Hanley Foundation reported grants to Usk 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 Usk. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.