Dedicated to addressing the systemic issues of poverty and promoting health and well-being by empowering individuals and families and finding innovative, community-based solutions that strengthen communities and lessen the impacts of poverty.
Community Action Council of Lewis Mason & Thurston Counties makes large, repeated grants to local food banks, with Thurston County Food Bank in Olympia receiving three of the biggest awards in the recent grants list: $1,208,208 in 2023, $1,061,814 in 2023, and $716,295 in 2024. That pattern points to a funder that supports ongoing local service delivery rather than one-time project work. The council’s stated purpose is to address systemic poverty and promote health and well-being by empowering individuals and families through community-based solutions that strengthen communities and lessen the impacts of poverty. Its grantmaking also reflects a broad set of anti-poverty and basic-needs services. Recent awards support food bank operations, energy assistance, weatherization, affordable housing, child advocacy, and community referral work. The council’s program structure includes federally and state-linked funding streams such as LIHEAP, CSBG, HUD grants, Weatherization Assistance Program funding, OVC and OVW grants, and Washington State Department of Commerce grants, alongside utility partnership programs and BPA energy grants. It also makes program-related investments.
Food access is the clearest area of activity in the recent grants list. The council gave $242,603 to Yelm Community Services for local food banks, $198,765 to Lewis County Food Bank Coalition for the same purpose, and $190,149 to North Mason Food Bank for local food banks. The foundation also backs food pantry operations across multiple communities. It awarded $234,334 to North Kitsap Fishline in Poulsbo, $156,983 to Central Kitsap Food Bank in Silverdale, and $149,237 to St Vincent De Paul Conference of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bremerton, each to support local food banks. Community food access support extends to smaller awards as well. The Saints' Pantry in Shelton received $131,225 for local food banks, while Gather Church in Centralia received $101,631 for the same purpose.
Typical grant size centers on mid-five-figure awards: the p25 is $15,550, the median is $40,414, and the p75 is $115,239. The recent list shows a wide range, from smaller operating grants to seven-figure support for local food banks. The same recipients appear across multiple years, including Thurston County Food Bank, Yelm Community Services, North Kitsap Fishline, Lewis County Food Bank Coalition, North Mason Food Bank, Central Kitsap Food Bank, St Vincent De Paul Conference of Our Lady Star of the Sea, South Kitsap Helpline, and Bremerton Foodline. The organization is a community action council, and its grant programs include federal and state funding streams as well as utility partnerships. Unsolicited applications are accepted for the active grant programs listed.
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Most grants fall between $16K and $115K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$115K
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Giving is highly concentrated in Washington, with 98% of grants to recipients in the HQ state. The recent grants list reaches several Washington communities, including Olympia, Yelm, Poulsbo, Chehalis, Belfair, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Shelton, and Centralia. Olympia stands out through Thurston County Food Bank, while Bremerton and Poulsbo also appear repeatedly. All grants in the country distribution are to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants list is centered on local food banks and food security providers. Examples include Thurston County Food Bank in Olympia, Yelm Community Services in Yelm, North Kitsap Fishline in Poulsbo, and Lewis County Food Bank Coalition in Chehalis, all funded to support local food banks.
The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $15,550, a median of $40,414, and a p75 of $115,239. Recent awards also include much larger grants, including seven-figure support for local food banks.
Recipients appear across multiple years and multiple awards. Thurston County Food Bank received three of the largest recent grants, and other repeat recipients include Yelm Community Services, North Kitsap Fishline, Lewis County Food Bank Coalition, North Mason Food Bank, Central Kitsap Food Bank, and Bremerton Foodline.
The giving is local and heavily concentrated in Washington: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recent grants list includes Olympia, Yelm, Poulsbo, Chehalis, Belfair, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Shelton, and Centralia.
Yes. The active grant programs listed all accept unsolicited applications, including LIHEAP, CSBG, HUD grants, Weatherization Assistance Program funding, OVC and OVW grants, Washington State Department of Commerce grants, and several utility and BPA energy grant programs.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Community Action Council of Lewis Mason & Thurston Counties that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Typically state-designated Community Action Agencies, local governments and nonprofit organizations as defined by program rules; administered through state/territorial lead agencies.
Who can apply: Varies by HUD notice of funding opportunity; nonprofits, public agencies, tribes, and others may be eligible per solicitation rules.
Who can apply: Eligibility defined in each CDC funding opportunity; typically nonprofits, academic institutions, and government entities may apply.
Who can apply: Varies by solicitation; typically nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal entities eligible.
Who can apply: Eligibility and application procedures vary by program; typically nonprofits and local agencies can apply for specific state solicitations.
Who can apply: State-administered program; eligible subgrantees generally include community action agencies and organizations certified by the state weatherization program.
Who can apply: Grants and contracts typically administered through regional/state partners; eligibility depends on specific programs and solicitations.
Who can apply: Eligibility varies by solicitation; typically nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities may apply.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH MASON FOOD BANK | BELFAIR, WA | $40,672 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | BELFAIR, WA | $33,863 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THE SAINTS' PANTRY | SHELTON, WA | $27,926 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| MATLOCK COMMUNITY CHURCH | ELMA, WA | $26,399 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| HOOD CANAL FOOD BANK | HOODSPORT, WA | $24,724 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK | OLYMPIA, WA | $716,295 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | RANCHO PALOS VERDE, CA | $172,847 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| LEWIS COUNTY FOOD BANK COALITION | CHEHALIS, WA | $135,055 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH MASON FOOD BANK | BELFAIR, WA | $135,039 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES | YELM, WA | $128,417 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK | SILVERDALE, WA | $115,968 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE OF OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA | BREMERTON, WA | $113,052 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH KITSAP FISHLINE | POULSBO, WA | $103,023 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THE SAINTS' PANTRY | SHELTON, WA | $97,308 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SOUTH KITSAP HELPLINE | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $95,245 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| BREMERTON FOODLINE | BREMERTON, WA | $76,814 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| HOOD CANAL FOOD BANK | HOODSPORT, WA | $76,361 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| MATLOCK COMMUNITY CHURCH | ELMA, WA | $58,268 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SHARENET FOOD BANK | KINGSTON, WA | $55,845 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| GATHER CHURCH | CENTRALIA, WA | $48,588 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON (BENEDICT HOUSE) | SEATTLE, WA | $32,839 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| HELPLINE HOUSE | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $32,190 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| WINLOCK-VADER FOOD BANK | WINLOCK, WA | $13,410 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| PACIFIC NORTHWEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WHITE P | DES MOINES, WA | $12,915 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH (PIONEER FOOD BANK) | SHELTON, WA | $11,918 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SILVERDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH (HALLOWED GROUNDS) | SILVERDALE, WA | $10,434 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| CROSSROADS COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH (THE LORD'S TABLE) | YELM, WA | $10,371 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| PASTOR'S PANTRY FOOD BANK | MORTON, WA | $9,350 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| LEWIS COUNTY GOSPEL MISSION | CHEHALIS, WA | $8,694 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KITSAP COUNTY INC | BREMERTON, WA | $8,554 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SOMMA FOOD BANK | SALKUM, WA | $8,450 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| FIRST LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CHURCH (SOUTH KITSAP FAMILY KITCHEN) | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $7,061 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SPIRIT OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LIFECARE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK) | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $6,430 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| AGAP UNLIMITED (KOINONIA INN) | BREMERTON, WA | $5,777 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK | OLYMPIA, WA | $1,208,208 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK | OLYMPIA, WA | $1,061,814 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | RANCHO PALOS VERDE, CA | $481,735 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES | YELM, WA | $242,603 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH KITSAP FISHLINE | POULSBO, WA | $234,334 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | RANCHO PALOS VERDE, WA | $231,779 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| LEWIS COUNTY FOOD BANK COALITION | CHEHALIS, WA | $198,765 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH MASON FOOD BANK | BELFAIR, WA | $190,149 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES | YELM, WA | $188,261 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH KITSAP FISHLINE | POULSBO, WA | $176,509 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| LEWIS COUNTY FOOD BANK COALITION | CHEHALIS, WA | $164,035 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| NORTH MASON FOOD BANK | BELFAIR, WA | $159,552 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK | SILVERDALE, WA | $156,983 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE OF OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA | BREMERTON, WA | $149,237 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE OF OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA | BREMERTON, WA | $143,013 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
| SOUTH KITSAP HELPLINE | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $132,845 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS |
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$33,863TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
MATLOCK COMMUNITY CHURCH
$26,399TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
HOOD CANAL FOOD BANK
$24,724TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$172,847TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES
$128,417TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
HOOD CANAL FOOD BANK
$76,361TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
MATLOCK COMMUNITY CHURCH
$58,268TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
SHARENET FOOD BANK
$55,845TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
GATHER CHURCH
$48,588TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
WINLOCK-VADER FOOD BANK
$13,410TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (WHITE P
$12,915TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH (PIONEER FOOD BANK)
$11,918TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
SILVERDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH (HALLOWED GROUNDS)
$10,434TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY COVENANT CHURCH (THE LORD'S TABLE)
$10,371TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
PASTOR'S PANTRY FOOD BANK
$9,350TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
LEWIS COUNTY GOSPEL MISSION
$8,694TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KITSAP COUNTY INC
$8,554TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
SOMMA FOOD BANK
$8,450TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
FIRST LUTHERAN COMMUNITY CHURCH (SOUTH KITSAP FAMILY KITCHEN)
$7,061TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
SPIRIT OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (LIFECARE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK)
$6,430TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
AGAP UNLIMITED (KOINONIA INN)
$5,777TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$481,735TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES
$242,603TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
THE SALVATION ARMY
$231,779TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
YELM COMMUNITY SERVICES
$188,261TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS
TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BANKS