Medina Foundation
Seattle, Washington · EIN 910745225 · Private foundation
Medina Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $8.9M in giving and $117.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,593 grants for Medina Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Medina Foundation funds
Medina Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, low-income communities, youth 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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacomapierce County Habitat for Humanity BUILDING HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Tacoma, WA | $250K | 2024 |
| Friends of the Children (national) TACOMA REPLICATION PROJECT | Portland, OR | $200K | 2020 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Tacoma, WA | $100K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Medina Foundation
Medina Foundation's public filing indicates it does not accept unsolicited grant applications — its giving generally goes to organizations it has identified or already has a relationship with. That does not make it unreachable. The realistic path in is relationship first: find a board connection, attend something it convenes, or send a brief, warm introduction long before any ask. You can review the foundation directly at medinafoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Medina Foundation
- Does Medina Foundation accept grant applications?
- Medina Foundation reports that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is directed to organizations it has identified itself. Building a relationship before any ask is the realistic way in.
- What does Medina Foundation fund?
- Medina Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Tacomapierce County Habitat for Humanity, Friends of the Children (national), Mary Bridge Children's Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Medina Foundation give in grants?
- Medina Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $8.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.3M over 1,593 grants.
- Where is Medina Foundation located?
- Medina Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 910745225.
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