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Foundation for Tacoma Students

Tacoma, Washington  ·  EIN 273029219  ·  Private foundation

Foundation for Tacoma Students is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $3.8M in assets. This page documents the 183 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Foundation for Tacoma Students — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.8M
Total assets
183
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Foundation for Tacoma Students funds

Foundation for Tacoma Students's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

EducationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
First 5 Fundamentals
SHARED SERVICE MODEL, WA STEM CATALYST GRANT
Tacoma, WA$351K2024
Greentrike
PROGRAMS; CONSULTATION; SUMMER TEEN LATE NIGHT PROGRAM
Tacoma, WA$181K2023
Degrees of Change
OPPORTUNITY FUND CONTRACT - SCHEDULED PAYMENT 2 & 3 OF 5
Tacoma, WA$180K2020
Degrees of Change
OPPORTUNITY FUND CONTRACT - SCHEDULED PAYMENT 2 & 3 OF 5
Tacoma, WA$145K2019
Tacoma Housing Authority
OPPORTUNITY FUND - 2ND OF 3 PAYMENTS
Tacoma, WA$100K2020
Brightspark Early Learning Services
SHARED SERVICE MODEL
Renton, WA$75K2024
College Success Foundation
GATES ADVISORY HONORARIUM, FINANCIAL AID COMPLETION GRANT
Tacoma, WA$60K2020
Tacoma School District #10
PSAT TESTING FEES
Tacoma, WA$60K2019
Tacoma Housing Authority
OPPORTUNITY FUND
Tacoma, WA$56K2019
Degrees of Change
OPPORTUNITY FUND CONTRACT - SCHEDULED PAYMENT 1 OF 5
Tacoma, WA$50K2018
Tacoma Parks Foundation
WHOLE CHILD SAFE ZONES; SUMMER TEEN LATE NIGHT PROGRAM
Tacoma, WA$50K2023
Pacific Lutheran University (v)
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FUND; REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT
Tacoma, WA$49K2024
City of Fife
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FUND; REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT
Fife, WA$48K2023
Childrens Museum of Tacoma
PLAY TO LEARN CONTRACT
Tacoma, WA$45K2019
The Multicultural Center
2019 SUMMER LEARNING ACCESS FUNDS
Tacoma, WA$44K2019

Foundation for Tacoma Students giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$117K
2018$169K
2019$919K
2020$1.0M
2022$87K
2023$870K
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Foundation for Tacoma Students

Foundation for Tacoma Students's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at graduatetacoma.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Tacoma Students

Does Foundation for Tacoma Students accept grant applications?
Foundation for Tacoma Students's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Foundation for Tacoma Students fund?
Foundation for Tacoma Students's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include First 5 Fundamentals, Greentrike, Degrees of Change. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Foundation for Tacoma Students give in grants?
Foundation for Tacoma Students reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 183 grants.
Where is Foundation for Tacoma Students located?
Foundation for Tacoma Students is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 273029219.
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About this profile. This page is built from Foundation for Tacoma Students'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 Foundation for Tacoma Students. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.