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Cause ReligionState Washington176 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Washington

176 private foundations based in Washington with a return in the last two years gave $19.4 million to religion organizations in 364 grants. The median grant was $7,500, and 44 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to religion

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is religion.

  1. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $7,209,318 to religion
  2. Samis FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $1,602,474 to religion
  3. Christ Cares for Kids FoundationIssaquah, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,520,300 to religion
  4. Anduin FoundationWoodway, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,100,000 to religion
  5. Hilal FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $968,000 to religion
  6. Khaki FoundationKirkland, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $945,697 to religion
  7. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $695,000 to religion
  8. T Causemetics Foundation DBA Thrive Causemetics FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $660,876 to religion
  9. The Rorvig FoundationSeatac, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to religion
  10. J-Z Greenberg Educational FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $432,547 to religion
  11. The Roots and Wings Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $352,500 to religion
  12. Steffens FoundationPullman, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $247,000 to religion
  13. Courtney Irvin TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  14. The David and Elaine Lozier FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $170,000 to religion
  15. Almi Foundation IncFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $151,000 to religion
  16. Biella FoundationBothell, WA · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $129,000 to religion
  17. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to religion
  18. Crystal Springs FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $120,000 to religion
  19. One Accord Charity FoundationRenton, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $106,000 to religion
  20. Spring Forth FoundationMedina, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $92,000 to religion
  21. Reed & Jeanne Larson FoundationEdmonds, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $91,000 to religion
  22. McVicker Family FoundationBattle Ground, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $86,400 to religion
  23. The Hsieh Christian FoundationWashougal, WA · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $85,600 to religion
  24. Verna S Oller Aquatic TrustLong Beach, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $82,977 to religion
  25. Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to religion
  26. Generational Hope FoundationKelso, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $69,400 to religion
  27. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $64,000 to religion
  28. James Roy Foster FoundationRidgefield, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,250 to religion
  29. The Darby FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to religion
  30. Heritage Valley FoundationStanwood, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $46,000 to religion
  31. His FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $45,500 to religion
  32. Business 2 MissionsMonroe, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $39,550 to religion
  33. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $37,000 to religion
  34. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $36,558 to religion
  35. Medina FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to religion
  36. Clementine FundTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $35,000 to religion
  37. The Open Hand FoundationWoodinville, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $34,000 to religion
  38. Newman Family FoundationMercer Island, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $32,800 to religion
  39. The Tewkesbury FoundationFriday Harbor, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  40. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  41. Maritz Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to religion
  42. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $29,000 to religion
  43. Apex FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to religion
  44. The Bridgehead FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $26,100 to religion
  45. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 14 grants Accepts applications $25,900 to religion
  46. Hoveida Family FoundationBainbridge Island, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  47. Nehemiah VenturesBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  48. ProvisionGig Harbor, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to religion
  49. Koelsch Family FoundationOlympia, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $23,000 to religion
  50. FTJ Charitable FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $7,209,318 to religion
  2. Stewardship FoundationTacoma, WA · tax year 2024 14 grants Accepts applications $695,000 to religion
  3. The David and Elaine Lozier FoundationLynden, WA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $170,000 to religion
  4. The Satterberg Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to religion
  5. Verna S Oller Aquatic TrustLong Beach, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $82,977 to religion
  6. Generational Hope FoundationKelso, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $69,400 to religion
  7. The Norcliffe FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $64,000 to religion
  8. Heritage Valley FoundationStanwood, WA · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $46,000 to religion
  9. Names Family FoundationFircrest, WA · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $36,558 to religion
  10. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to religion
  11. Korum for Kids FoundationPuyallup, WA · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $29,000 to religion
  12. The Bridgehead FoundationVancouver, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $26,100 to religion
  13. The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA · tax year 2025 14 grants Accepts applications $25,900 to religion
  14. Daniel and Margaret Carper FoundationEastsound, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  15. The Dahm Family FoundationSpokane Valley, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  16. Joshua Green Foundation IncSeattle, WA · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to religion
  17. Mayor Lou Parberry FoundationBellingham, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $16,200 to religion
  18. R & H Rosen Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  19. Liao Family FoundationBellevue, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to religion
  20. Developing Successful People FoundationMount Vernon, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $13,000 to religion
  21. Washington Federal FoundationSeattle, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  22. Vista Hermosa FoundationPasco, WA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to religion
  23. The Jordan FundMedina, WA · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $8,000 to religion
  24. The Tom and Ellie Frazier Charitable Foundation inLopez Island, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion
  25. The Wiebe FoundationFerndale, WA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to religion