Foundations that fund organizations in Vashon, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vashon nonprofits
59 private foundations gave $2.5M to Vashon organizations in their latest filings; 21 of the 59 that say either way accept applications.
141 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vashon around $5,000. 19 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 59
- Accept applications
- 21
- of 59 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vashon
- $2.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 141
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in WA
- 32%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vashon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | To support staffing, artist fees and honoraria, and product… |
| The Osprey Foundation Inc | Towson, MD | 2 | $387K | $194K | Preselected only | Clean cookstove development; Clean cookstove manufacturing and distribution |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | Seattle, WA | 4 | $305K | $13K | Yes | General operating; Vashon musical instrument library; Community resource hub & new food bank |
| The Berwick Degel Family Foundation C/O James a Degel | Vashon, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Capital campaign |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $130K | $130K | Yes | For general operating support |
| Hill Family Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | 1 | $125K | $125K | Yes | Donation |
| The Royal Little Family Foundation | Detroit, MI | 12 | $108K | $6,750 | Preselected only | Support of daily operations; General financial support; General operating expenses |
| Flock Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Beardsley Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 16 | $93K | $4,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Tch W & F Hendrix Fdn | Orlando, FL | 7 | $57K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| David and Patricia Giuliani Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To provide support to exempt organization. |
| Casteel Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Wild Woods Foundation | Pearl River, NY | 6 | $27K | $2,250 | Preselected only | Generaloperations; Food accesspartnership |
| Merkaba Earth Foundation | Vashon, WA | 16 | $26K | $875 | Preselected only | Organic, regenerative agriculture; Earth stewardship; Interactive holistic health care |
| Dv & Ida McEachern Charitable Tr | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Medina Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $25K | $12K | Preselected only | Professional development; General operating |
| Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust | Wilsonville, OR | 2 | $25K | $12K | Yes | General operating (rose grant) |
| Degroot Family Foundation | Watervliet, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Support critical school staff positions, enrichment program… |
| Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation | Lakeside, MT | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Educational programs |
| Humphreys Family Foundation of Scottsdale | West Linn, OR | 4 | $20K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Clementine Fund | Tacoma, WA | 4 | $18K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Basic needs; Domestic violence prevention; Education and community building through the arts |
| Grousemont Foundation | Seattle, WA | 5 | $18K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| The Russell Family Foundation | Gig Harbor, WA | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Heinz Endowments | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To sponsor the natural history museum event "we refuse to d… |
| The Burning Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Puget sound ecosystem defense |
| Mms Giving Foundation | Burien, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose |
| The Snyder Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Puget Sound Energy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $13K | $2,500 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted; Vashon home share program other |
| The Bamford Foundation | Tacoma, WA | 2 | $13K | $6,250 | Yes | Basic needs; Early learning - general support |
| Rubens Family Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | 4 | $11K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Iroh Foundation (fka Ra5 Foundation) | Marina del Rey, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Wild Waters Foundation | Pearl River, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Generaloperations |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Survivor Support & Prevention Services on Vashon Island fund |
| Sitchin Foundation Inc C/O Salo Aizenberg | West Harrison, NY | 1 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Earth Rising Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Lucky Seven Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | The Story of Edgar Sawtelle |
| Stolper Fertik Family Foundation Uad 121014 | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| The Weil Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Living Springs Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Colovos Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Portland, OR | 3 | $3,125 | $1,040 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Saw Charitable Trust | Seattle, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Timken Family Charitable Trust | Canton, OH | 6 | $3,000 | $250 | Yes | 2024-2025 Unrestricted Grant |
| Korum for Kids Foundation | Puyallup, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Supplies for family days at vashon heritage museum |
| The John E Goerlich Charitable Trust | Holland, OH | 1 | $2,625 | $2,625 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| The Waitte Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Community Services |
| Scan Design Foundation By Inger & Jens Bruun | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | 2024 grant award |
| New England Biolabs Foundation | Ipswich, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Protecting shea parklands and improving economic opportunit… |
| Allison Foundation Trust Tai | Eagan, MN | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Branscomb Family Foundation | Half Moon Bay, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Anderson Foundation | Kirkland, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Social services |
| The Dickey Fund | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Food security |
| Raymond and Irene Wilborn Charitable Foundation C/O John Wilborn Trustee | Louisville, KY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Kona Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Wild Foundation | Pearl River, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Generaloperations |
| Holbrook R & Sarah M Davis Foundation Inc | Cotuit, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Arbutus Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Casey Family Programs | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Employee matching gift - for general operating support |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education & STEM |
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 Vashon, Washington?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Osprey Foundation Inc, The Norcliffe Foundation, The Berwick Degel Family Foundation C/O James a Degel, The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation and 54 others reported grants to Vashon 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 Vashon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.