Foundations that fund organizations in Yelm, Washington
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Yelm nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $863K to Yelm organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Yelm around $6,500. 7 of these funders are based in Washington; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Yelm
- $863K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in WA
- 37%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Yelm organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pappafava-Ray Foundation Inc | North Huntingdon, PA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Educational and research purposes |
| The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation Inc | Anchorage, KY | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Research support - brain function |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $192K | $192K | Yes | New staff |
| The Backcountry Charitable Trust | Austin, TX | 1 | $72K | $72K | Preselected only | General |
| Ud Hpb Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Names Family Foundation | Fircrest, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Marshall Family Foundation Inc C/O Coopersmith Simon & Vogel Pc | Uniondale, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General |
| Gary E Milgard Family Foundation - Mark | Tacoma, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Vet care and supplies |
| Peakcu Foundation | Olympia, WA | 3 | $12K | $2,000 | Yes | Classroom cash grant; Food assistance |
| Jz Knight Humanities Foundation | Yelm, WA | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Homeless aid; Educational materials |
| Pinnacle Printing Foundation Dba Walkley Foundation | Renton, WA | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Preselected only | Support assistance to veterans |
| Virgin Organ Family Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Research |
| Marlin Charitable Trust | Peoria, AZ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Julia & Isadore Klein Family Foundation Inc | Louisville, KY | 2 | $2,600 | $1,300 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Ruston Family Foundation | Federal Way, WA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Fund off-season running camps |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $995 | $995 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Albatross Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes 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 Yelm, Washington?
Pappafava-Ray Foundation Inc, The John H Schnatter Family Foundation Foundation Inc, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, The Backcountry Charitable Trust, Ud Hpb Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Yelm 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 Yelm. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.