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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$963K
Annual giving (FY2024)
$20.6M
Total assets
181
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Forest Foundation, by amount:

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
Museum of Glass
OPERATING SUPPORT - RED HOT
Tacoma, WA$70K2023
Museum of Glass
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$70K2022
Museum of Glass
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$70K2024
University of Washington Foundation
OPERATING - PEDIATRIC ADOLESCENT TRANSITION CLINIC AT UW MEDICINE
Seattle, WA$62K2022
University of Washington Foundation
CAPITAL - DRESSEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Seattle, WA$50K2022
Fuller Theological Seminary
OPERATING SUPPORT - PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR ENDOWMENT FUND
Pasadena, CA$50K2022
University of Washington Foundation
CAPITAL - DRESSEL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Seattle, WA$50K2023
Tacoma Art Museum
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$50K2023
Tacoma Arts Live
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$50K2023
Fuller Theological Seminary
OPERATING SUPPORT - PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR ENDOWMENT FUND
Pasadena, CA$50K2023
Virginia Mason Foundation
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN SYSTEMS IMMUNOLOGY AT BENAROYA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT VIRGINIA MASON
Seattle, WA$50K2023
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$40K2023

Forest Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$988K
2023$1.2M
2024$963K

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. Recent recipients include University of Washington Foundation, University of Washington Foundation, Museum of Glass. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Forest Foundation give in grants?
Forest Foundation reported $963K in grants in its most recent 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 alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Forest Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.