Foundations that fund organizations in Valley, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Valley nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $61K to Valley organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Valley around $687. 4 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Valley
- $61K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $687
- Based in WA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aven Foundation | Medina, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Breaks the generational cycle of homelessness by working wi… |
| Boosters for Bears Club | Valley, WA | 3 | $6,507 | $687 | Preselected only | After school events; Lunches; Senior projects/trip/granduation |
| Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan | Livonia, MI | 5 | $3,346 | $586 | Preselected only | Rent and food for Mahdavi family; Travel assistance for Mahdavi family; Rent for Mahdavi family |
| Whitaker Foundation | Snoqualmie, WA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | To provide support to exempt organization |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Annual Food Pantry Donation |
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 Valley, Washington?
Aven Foundation, Boosters for Bears Club, Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan, Whitaker Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Valley 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 Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.