Mount Rainier above forested ridges in Washington

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-3761776

Glein Family Foundation

A private foundation in Gig Harbor, WA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 71 grants and $64,505 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $64,505

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $1,290,382
  • Tax year 2024

    $58,962

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $1,053,915
  • Tax year 2023

    $55,302

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $1,020,641
  • Tax year 2022

    $57,613

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $1,000,732
  • Tax year 2021

    $56,072

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $970,136

Grants paid in 2025

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Rotary Club of Gig HarborGig Harbor, WA

    Community service

    $10,500
  2. St Charles BorromeoTacoma, WA

    Educationeducation

    $4,000
  3. Edmond Meany Middle School PTASeattle, WA

    Youth programs

    $3,000
  4. Invest EdRenton, WA

    Student assistance and drop out prevention

    $2,725
  5. Arboretum FoundationSeattle, WA

    Conservation and education

    $2,000
  6. Communities in Schools of PeninsulaVaughn, WA

    Reading and math tutoring-education

    $2,000
  7. Gig Harbor NowGig Harbor, WA

    Literacy and education

    $2,000
  8. YMCA of Tacoma Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Community outreach programs

    $2,000
  9. National Network of Arboretum FundsLisle, IL

    Conservation and education

    $1,500
  10. American Civil Liberties FoundationNew York, NY

    Civil rights advocacy programs

    $1,500
  11. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    General support for higher educationprison reentry program

    $1,300
  12. Washington Business WeekSeattle, WA

    Youth programs & education

    $1,100
  13. Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OH

    Aid to poor, improve foreign relations

    $1,000
  14. Friends of Gig Harbor LibraryGig Harbor, WA

    Library programs

    $1,000
  15. Great Peninsula ConservancyBremerton, WA

    Conservation and education

    $1,000
  16. Harbor WildwatchGig Harbor, WA

    Conservation and education

    $1,000
  17. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Aid to poor, improve foreign relations

    $1,000
  18. Ripple EffectTacoma, WA

    Aid to poor and improve foreign relations

    $1,000
  19. Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WA

    Conservation and education

    $1,000
  20. Kctsseattle Cascade MediaSeattle, WA

    Programing education

    $1,000
  21. NAACP EmpowermentSeattle, WA

    Community empowerment initiatives

    $1,000
  22. Planned Parenthood of the Great NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Health and education

    $1,000
  23. Lihi HousingSeattle, WA

    Housing

    $1,000
  24. Rebuilding HopeHenderson, NC

    Community development programs

    $1,000
  25. Olympic Civic ServicesGig Harbor, WA

    Youth programs

    $1,000
  26. Pen Met MarksGig Harbor, WA

    Community outreach

    $1,000
  27. Food Backpack 4 KidsGig Harbor, WA

    Food for children, homeless

    $500
  28. Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront AssociationGig Harbor, WA

    Community economic improvement

    $500
  29. Ghyc - Jr Sail ProgramGig Harbor, WA

    Water safety and education

    $500
  30. Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Race TeamGig Harbor, WA

    Youth sports

    $500
  31. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Youth programs

    $500
  32. Key Peninsula NewsVaughn, WA

    Journalism and education

    $500
  33. Peninsula Youth OrchestraGig Harbor, WA

    Youth music program

    $500
  34. Pew Research CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Research and education

    $500
  35. South Sound UsbcTacoma, WA

    Youth programs

    $500
  36. San Juan PreserveFriday Harbor, WA

    Conservation and education

    $500
  37. Jaycox GH Police Benevolent AssocGig Harbor, WA

    Officer assistance program

    $500
  38. Cora VoceAnderson Is, WA

    Music education

    $500
  39. Corporation for Supporting HousingNew York, NY

    Housing

    $500
  40. Pro PublicaNew York, NY

    Research

    $500
  41. Americans for Financial Reform Education FundWashington, DC

    Education

    $500
  42. Gig Harbor Boat ShopGig Harbor, WA

    Programs

    $500
  43. Gig Harbor Fish Food BankGig Harbor, WA

    Food aid

    $500
  44. Inequality MediaBerkeley, CA

    Education

    $500
  45. Institute for Financial LiteracyPortland, ME

    Education

    $500
  46. Junior Achievemeny of WashingtonAuburn, WA

    Education

    $500
  47. National Endowment for Financial EducationDenver, CO

    Education

    $500
  48. National Issues Forums InstituteMiamisburg, OH

    Education

    $500
  49. KuowSeattle, WA

    Journalism

    $500
  50. Score NorthwestGresham, OR

    Programs

    $500
  51. Washington DecaTukwila, WA

    Programs

    $500
  52. Charity NavigatorBellmawr, NJ

    Community service

    $250
  53. DemosNew York, NY

    Improve race relations

    $250
  54. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Conservation and education

    $250
  55. Foreign Policy AssociationNew York, NY

    Global issues education

    $250
  56. Issue OneWashington, DC

    Education

    $250
  57. KBTCTacoma, WA

    Programming education

    $250
  58. Consumer ReportsYonkers, NY

    General support for advocacy and education

    $250
  59. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    Education

    $250
  60. Center for Responsive PoliticsWashington, DC

    Literacy and education

    $250
  61. Fairvote Washington FoundationBothell, WA

    Health and education

    $250
  62. Fair Fight ActionAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $250
  63. Gig Harbor Film FestivalGig Harbor, WA

    Community outreach

    $250
  64. Healthcare NowBoston, MA

    Education

    $250
  65. Washington Low Income AllianceSeattle, WA

    Housing

    $250
  66. Westbank FinancialsClyde Hill, WA

    Education

    $250
  67. KNKX (kplu) Public RadioTacoma, WA

    Programming education

    $240
  68. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Research

    $200
  69. Wikimedia FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Literacy and education

    $100
  70. Washington's National Park FundSeattle, WA

    Conservation and education

    $50
  71. Peninsula High SchoolGig Harbor, WA

    Education

    $40

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $4,25019% of the total
  2. Environment4 grants $4,25019% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $3,15014% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $2,50011% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $1,7508% of the total
  6. Public affairs5 grants $1,5007% of the total
  7. 6 other causes9 grants $5,25023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington45 grants $51,205
  2. New York7 grants $4,250
  3. District of Columbia5 grants $1,500
  4. Illinois1 grant $1,500
  5. Ohio2 grants $1,500
  6. North Carolina1 grant $1,000
  7. California2 grants $600
  8. Colorado1 grant $500
  9. Maine1 grant $500
  10. Oregon1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gary A GleinPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Linda D GleinVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Peter C GleinTREASURER Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Christopher A GleinSECRETARY Hours 0.1Pay $0

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