Community foundation · EIN 94-3121390
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Olympia, WA
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is a community foundation based in Olympia, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.15M in grants paid across 121 grants, with $44.1M in total assets. Its largest grants went to United Way of Thurston County, Boys & Girls Club Thurston and Mason County HOST.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To grow a lasting culture of generosity and well-being in the South Puget Sound through connection, leadership, and investment.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Thurston County | Olympia, WA | Operating | $320,928 |
| Boys & Girls Club Thurston | Olympia, WA | Operating | $254,358 |
| Mason County HOST | Shelton, WA | Operating | $239,994 |
| Griffin School Foundation | Olympia, WA | Operating | $163,734 |
| Capitol Land Trust | Tumwater, WA | Operating | $152,973 |
| Thurston County Food Bank | Olympia, WA | Operating | $136,298 |
| South Puget Sound H4H | Olympia, WA | Operating | $113,390 |
| Concern for Animals | Olympia, WA | Operating | $95,657 |
| SafePlace | Olympia, WA | Operating | $75,922 |
| Puget Sound Estuarium | Olympia, WA | Operating | $75,011 |
| Senior Services for S Sound | Olympia, WA | Operating | $71,947 |
| North Thurston Education Fund | Lacey, WA | Operating | $70,892 |
| Family Education & Support | Tumwater, WA | Operating | $70,101 |
| Hands On Childrens Museum | Olympia, WA | Operating | $69,609 |
| Pope John Paul II High School | Lacey, WA | Operating | $69,209 |
| Nisqually Land Trust | Lacey, WA | Operating | $66,122 |
| Olympia Ecosystems | Olympia, WA | Operating | $63,132 |
| The Olympia Free Clinic | Olympia, WA | Operating | $62,348 |
| Nisqually Reach Nature Center | Olympia, WA | Operating | $60,000 |
| Olympia Education Foundation | Olympia, WA | Operating | $59,319 |
| HeartStrides Therapeutics | Olympia, WA | Operating | $57,025 |
| Union Gospel Mission Olympia | Olympia, WA | Operating | $56,891 |
| Olympia Symphony Orchestra | Olympia, WA | Operating | $56,773 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Operating | $56,000 |
| Western WA University | Bellingham, WA | Operating | $54,500 |
The 25 largest of 121 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,145,680 in grants paid (121 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to United Way of Thurston County (WA), $321K, Boys & Girls Club Thurston (WA), $254K, Mason County HOST (WA), $240K, Griffin School Foundation (WA), $164K and Capitol Land Trust (WA), $153K.