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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-6053760

Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Tacoma, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 136 grants and $3.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Erika Tucci
3110 Ruston Way Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 572-2442
Form and materials
None
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Washington, oregon, and selected areas of northern california

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,411,165

    Grants listed
    136
    Assets, end of year
    $68,858,292

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,098,562

    Grants listed
    138
    Assets, end of year
    $66,572,977

  • Tax year 2022

    $3,157,882

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $67,376,991

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,005,458

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $67,257,239

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,053,881

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $67,016,328

Grants paid in 2024

136 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Multicare Health FoundationsTacoma, WA

    Mary bridge children's hospital capital campaign

    $525,000
  2. Habitat for Humanity Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Building hope campaign

    $500,000
  3. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Good neighbor village

    $500,000
  4. Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA

    Phase 3: community serving investments in plus science education facilities

    $300,000
  5. Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (greater Tacoma Community Foundation)Gig Harbor, WA

    Penmet parks recreation center

    $100,000
  6. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA

    Pearl street family YMCA - phase 1

    $100,000
  7. Grand CinemaTacoma, WA

    Save the grand: a campaign to buy our building & secure our future

    $80,000
  8. Mercy Foundation NorthRedding, CA

    Regional cancer center

    $75,000
  9. University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Cheney foundation scholarship program 2024-2025

    $60,000
  10. University of Washington TacomaTacoma, WA

    UW tacoma: sports enterprise management program

    $60,000
  11. The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon (kid Time Children's Museum)Medford, OR

    Museum expansion capital project

    $50,000
  12. Goodroots Northwest (bonney Lake Food Bank)Buckley, WA

    Locker roll out expansion project

    $48,065
  13. The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating at Medford OregonMedford, OR

    The salvation army hope house expansion

    $43,000
  14. Pacific International LeagueKent, WA

    2024 season support

    $40,000
  15. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA

    Kids night 2024

    $35,000
  16. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Teen center refresh at al davies boys & girls club

    $35,000
  17. Jefferson Community FoundationPort Townsend, WA

    Building strong and collaborative nonprofits in jefferson county wa

    $30,000
  18. Historic Slavonian Hall Foundation (historic Slavonian Hall Foundation)Tacoma, WA

    Restoration and preservation of the historic slavonian hall

    $30,000
  19. Bryant Neighborhood Center (trinity Presbyterian Church)Tacoma, WA

    BNC bathroom remodel

    $30,000
  20. Scouting of America Pacific Harbors Council (boy Scouts)Tacoma, WA

    Camp thunderbird excavator

    $30,000
  21. Youth 71FIVE MinistriesMedford, OR

    71five park

    $30,000
  22. Boys & Girls Club of the Olympic PeninsulaSequim, WA

    Port angeles clubhouse enhancement plan

    $25,000
  23. Kitsap Humane SocietySilverdale, WA

    Feline holding kennels replacement/renovation project

    $25,000
  24. Harbor History MuseumGig Harbor, WA

    Shendandoah project exhibits

    $25,000
  25. Partners for ParksLacey, WA

    The h-barn project at fort steilacoom park

    $25,000
  26. Harbor WildwatchGig Harbor, WA

    Harbor wildwatch marine life center: increasing STEM interest & aptitude for pierce county students

    $25,000
  27. Foothills Rails-To-Trails CoalitionPuyallup, WA

    Buckley foothills trailhead and pavilion project

    $20,000
  28. Habitat for Humanity Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift

    $20,000
  29. Network TacomaTacoma, WA

    One family at a time: venture rehabilitation

    $15,000
  30. First Tee of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    First tee program support

    $15,000
  31. Saint Patrick Catholic SchoolTacoma, WA

    2024 playground replacement project, saint patrick catholic school

    $15,000
  32. Urban GraceTacoma, WA

    Food for feeding program

    $15,000
  33. Seventh Street TheatreHoquiam, WA

    Front facade and alley wall restoration project

    $15,000
  34. Grants Pass High School Athletic Booster ClubGrants Pass, OR

    Evergreen sports complex lighting project

    $15,000
  35. Eagle Point School DistrictEagle Point, OR

    2024 charlie given scholarship awards

    $15,000
  36. Tacoma Community HouseTacoma, WA

    Enterprise resource planning (erp) software system

    $15,000
  37. Pool FoundationRaymond, WA

    O.r. Nevitt memorial pool renovation-phase 1

    $15,000
  38. Narrows Baseball ClubGig Harbor, WA

    Narrows baseball facility

    $15,000
  39. Summit Pacific Medical FoundationElma, WA

    Saving lives campaign

    $15,000
  40. Kiwanis Club of South BendSouth Bend, WA

    Kiwanis club of south bend summer camp

    $15,000
  41. Port Townsend Marine Science CenterPort Townsend, WA

    Exhibits for greater impact

    $15,000
  42. United Way of Kitsap CountySilverdale, WA

    David foote non profit center hvac unit

    $14,750
  43. Cispus Learning CenterRandle, WA

    Cispus ada sidewalks

    $14,580
  44. Hospice of HumboldtEureka, CA

    Vision for compassionate growth - support for it equipment and upgrades

    $13,000
  45. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    2024 high school scholarships

    $12,000
  46. Peninsula Senior Activity CenterOcean Park, WA

    Flooring for addition to the peninsula senior activity center in ocean park

    $10,652
  47. Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WA

    Expanding youth access to the outdoors - pierce county outdoor leadership training (olt) program

    $10,000
  48. YWCA of Kitsap County WaBremerton, WA

    Caring for young survivors of domestic and sexual violence

    $10,000
  49. South Bend School FoundationSouth Bend, WA

    South bend music program

    $10,000
  50. Living Opportunities IncMedford, OR

    Establishing headquarters

    $10,000
  51. Multicare Health FoundationsTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift

    $10,000
  52. Listen & TalkKirkland, WA

    Board directed gift

    $10,000
  53. Four Way Community FoundationGrants Pass, OR

    Systems review technical assistance

    $8,000
  54. Emergency Food NetworkLakewood, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  55. Gig Harbor Peninsula FishGig Harbor, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  56. Salvation Army Puyallup Valley CorpsPuyallup, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  57. Nourish Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  58. Salvation Army Tacoma CorpsTacoma, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  59. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    2024 holiday grant

    $7,500
  60. Washington State UniversityPullman, WA

    2024 high school scholarships

    $6,000
  61. Pacific International LeagueKent, WA

    Board directed gift

    $5,500
  62. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $5,100
  63. Historic Town of WilkesonWilkeson, WA

    Community hub matching grant

    $5,000
  64. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift

    $5,000
  65. Orting Lion's Community ParkOrting, WA

    Septic improvements

    $5,000
  66. Multicare Health FoundationsTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift -

    $5,000
  67. Step by Step Family Support CenterPuyallup, WA

    Board directed gift

    $5,000
  68. Tacoma Musical PlayhouseTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift

    $5,000
  69. Charles Wright AcademyTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift to baseball program -

    $5,000
  70. Charles Wright AcademyTacoma, WA

    Board directed gift

    $4,500
  71. University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  72. Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  73. Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  74. Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  75. Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  76. Pierce CollegeLakewood, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  77. Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  78. Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT

    2024 high school scholarship -

    $3,000
  79. Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA

    2024 high school scholarship -

    $3,000
  80. Hillsborough Community CollegeBrandon, FL

    High school scholarship

    $3,000
  81. Boise State UniversityBoise, ID

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  82. San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  83. Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  84. Pacific UniversityForest Grove, OR

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  85. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  86. Clark Community CollegeVancouver, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  87. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  88. The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  89. Washington University in St LouisSt Louis, MO

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  90. Brigham Young University IdahoRexburg, ID

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  91. Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  92. University of the PacificStockton, CA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  93. Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  94. Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  95. Utah StateLogan, UT

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  96. Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  97. Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA

    2024 high school scholarship

    $3,000
  98. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Board directed gift

    $3,000
  99. Habitat for Humanity Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $2,582
  100. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $2,500
  101. Woodworth Family FoundationTacoma, WA

    2024 race for the clubs

    $2,500
  102. Goodroots Northwest (bonney Lake Food Bank)Buckley, WA

    Board directed grant

    $2,500
  103. Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (greater Tacoma Community Foundation)Gig Harbor, WA

    Board directed gift -

    $2,500
  104. Shanaman Sports MuseumPuyallup, WA

    Tribute to champions event support

    $2,000
  105. CandidNew York, NY

    Connecting nonprofits to the resources they need to thrive

    $2,000
  106. Girls on the Run of West SoundTracyton, WA

    Board directed gift

    $2,000
  107. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $1,044
  108. Nonprofit Association of OregonPortland, OR

    Sponsorship of 2024 nao conference in oregon

    $1,000
  109. University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Brad & carolyn cheney matching gift to logger athletics

    $1,000
  110. Association of Fundraising Professionals South Sound ChapterTacoma, WA

    2024 south sound philanthropy conference support

    $1,000
  111. Young Life University Place & North TacomaTacoma, WA

    Matching gift (where needed)

    $750
  112. Young Life University Place & North TacomaTacoma, WA

    Matching gift (yl college tacoma)

    $750
  113. Thrive MinistriesGig Harbor, WA

    Matching gift

    $750
  114. Youth Marine FoundationTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $750
  115. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $500
  116. YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap CountiesTacoma, WA

    Matching grant -

    $500
  117. Habitat for Humanity Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $500
  118. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $500
  119. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $500
  120. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Matching gift

    $420
  121. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $414
  122. Goodroots Northwest (bonney Lake Food Bank)Buckley, WA

    Matching gift

    $414
  123. Tacoma-Pierce County ChaplaincyPuyallup, WA

    Matching gift

    $400
  124. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Matching gift

    $400
  125. Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $250
  126. Habitat for Humanity Tacomapierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $250
  127. Harbor Christian CenterGig Harbor, WA

    HCC back to school shoe drive

    $240
  128. First Tee of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching grant

    $190
  129. First Tee of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $190
  130. First Tee of South Puget SoundTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $190
  131. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    Matching gift -

    $105
  132. Step by Step Family Support CenterPuyallup, WA

    Matching gift

    $104
  133. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $100
  134. Bryant Neighborhood Center (trinity Presbyterian Church)Tacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $100
  135. GreentrikeTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $75
  136. Community Health CareTacoma, WA

    Matching gift

    $50

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education20 grants $423,42045% of the total
  2. Human services9 grants $176,50419% of the total
  3. Youth development8 grants $95,00010% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation7 grants $60,5706% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $54,7506% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $45,0005% of the total
  7. 8 other causes15 grants $79,9759% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington104 grants $3,091,345
  2. Oregon10 grants $178,000
  3. California6 grants $100,000
  4. Arizona2 grants $6,000
  5. Idaho2 grants $6,000
  6. Missouri2 grants $6,000
  7. Utah2 grants $6,000
  8. Florida2 grants $3,400
  9. Alabama1 grant $3,000
  10. Georgia1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Erika TucciEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $185,000
  • Bradbury F CheneyBOARD CHAIR Hours 30Pay $57,054
  • Carolyn CheneyVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Matthew BeckinghamTREASURER Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Jordan BeckinghamSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Andrew CheneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Bob HallDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Henry CheneyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $5,500
  • Jamie FosterDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $4,750

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