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Forest Foundation

Tacoma, Washington  ·  EIN 916020514  ·  Private foundation

Based in Tacoma, Washington, Forest Foundation has awarded $3.1M across 181 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to University of Washington Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$963K
Indexed giving (FY2024)
$20.6M
Assets (FY2024)
181
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Forest Foundation funds

Forest Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, domestic violence, education, financial empowerment, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Community ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEducationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracySubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, women girls.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Washington Foundation
OPERATING - DIABETES ADOLESCENT AND YOUND ADULT PROGRAM AT UW MEDICINE
Tacoma, WA$100K2024
University of Washington Foundation
CAPITAL - DRESSEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Seattle, WA$100K2023
Museum of Glass
OPERATING SUPPORT - RED HOT
Tacoma, WA$100K2023

How to apply for funding from Forest Foundation

From Forest Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GO TO WEBSITE, CLICK "GUIDELINES" LINK, THEN CLICK "APPLICATION TIMELINE" LINK”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at forestfound.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Foundation

Does Forest Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Forest Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Forest Foundation fund?
Forest Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include University of Washington Foundation, Museum of Glass. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Forest Foundation give in grants?
Forest Foundation reported $963K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 181 grants.
Where is Forest Foundation located?
Forest Foundation is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916020514.
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About this profile. This page is built from Forest Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Forest Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.