Our charitable mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live or work by supporting organizations that address vital community needs and issues in the areas of human services, animal welfare, and the environment.
Deacon Charitable Foundation’s recent grantmaking is shaped by employee-driven local giving committees that support organizations in Washington, Oregon, and California. The foundation’s charitable mission centers on improving quality of life in the communities where employees live or work, with funding directed to human services, animal welfare, and environmental protection. Recent grants show that approach in practice: $13,000 to Growing Veterans in Lynden, Washington, and $10,500 to Mary's Place in Seattle. The pattern extends beyond direct-service charities. Deacon Charitable Foundation also supports community programs and facility-related work, including in-kind construction and project support for nonprofits. Its broader set of programs includes general grants, employee matching gifts, volunteer matching, and an annual People’s Choice Award decided by employee nominations and voting. This mix points to a funder that combines small-to-midsize cash grants with volunteer engagement and hands-on project support. Across the recent grants list, the foundation funded children and families, housing and homelessness services, hunger relief, and animal welfare, with awards often landing at local nonprofits in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.
Human services appear throughout the foundation’s giving. Among the recent grants, it awarded $10,000 to Casa for Children Inc in Portland for children and families work, and $8,500 to Sacramento Loaves & Fishes in Sacramento for housing and homelessness support. Animal welfare is another clear theme. Deacon Charitable Foundation gave $11,000 to Montley Zoo Animal Rescue in Redmond for animal welfare, and $10,000 to All Animal Rescue & Friends in San Martin for the same cause. The foundation also funds hunger and community support. Recent examples include $10,000 to Food Lifeline in Seattle for hunger, $10,000 to Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville for hunger, and $9,000 to Rose Haven in Portland for community services. Arts and education also appear, including $9,000 to Community Transitional School in Portland for arts and education.
Deacon Charitable Foundation’s typical grant size is modest: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $1,280, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. The recent grants table shows that many awards cluster in the low-thousands, with periodic larger gifts up to $13,000. Its structure is employee-driven rather than a one-off discretionary model. Local Giving Committees, employee matching, volunteer matching, and the People’s Choice Award all point to a recurring internal process. The foundation also makes in-kind project support, including construction and materials for nonprofit facilities. Unsolicited participation is allowed in some programs, including the Community Service Program and employee matching gift program.
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Most grants fall between $300 and $5K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$300
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Grants are concentrated in three states: Washington, Oregon, and California. California is the top state by grant count, with 41% of grants going to recipients there. The recent grants list shows a heavy presence in Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, and Folsom, alongside other cities such as Woodinville, Monroe, and Redmond. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 333 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports organizations working in human services, animal welfare, and environmental protection, with additional activity in arts and education, health, seniors, veterans, hunger, housing, and disaster-related needs. Recent grants include children and families, housing and homelessness, hunger, and animal welfare programs.
Typical awards are small to mid-sized. The grant size distribution is p25 of $300, median of $1,280, and p75 of $5,000. The recent grants list also includes awards as high as $13,000.
California is the top state by grant count, with 41% of grants going to recipients there. The recent grants list also shows many awards in Washington and Oregon, especially Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, and Folsom.
Yes. It runs an Employee Matching Gift Program, an Employee Matching Gift & Volunteer Matching Program, and a Community Service Program that coordinates volunteer opportunities through local Giving Committees. The Community Service Program allows employees to volunteer during work hours for up to 8 hours.
The foundation provides in-kind construction and project support for nonprofit facilities. Examples listed include ramps, fences, play structures, kennel renovations, remodels, home repairs, preconstruction services, and accessibility or safety improvements for social service and animal shelter facilities.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Deacon Charitable Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Deacon employees and immediate family members for matching; volunteer events typically organized by Giving Committees in collaboration with local nonprofits.
Deadline: Events occur year-round; employee volunteer time is subject to annual caps.
Who can apply: Eligible participants: full-time employees of Deacon Construction and their immediate families (spouses/domestic partners and children). Donations must be made directly to nonprofit organizations (e.g., public GoFundMe charities are matchable; personal fundraisers may not be). Volunteer hours must be for qualified organizations. Certain donations (e.g., toy purchases) are not matchable; only financial donations made directly to nonprofits are matched.
Deadline: No deadlines; matching is available year-round subject to annual limits (matching caps reset per calendar year).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTLEY ZOO ANIMAL RESCUE | REDMOND, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| ALL ABOUT EQUINE ANIMAL RESCUE INC | EL DORADO HILLS, CA | $10,058 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| TILTH ALLIANCE | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH |
| YOUTH HOMES INC | CONCORD, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| THE HEALING CENTER | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH |
| FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURES | KIRKLAND, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | HEALTH |
| SEATTLE VETERINARY OUTREACH | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| PROJECT LEMONADE INC | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| CHAIS INC | CANBY, OR | $8,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| KEATON'S CHILD CANCER ALLIANCE | ROSEVILLE, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | HEALTH |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - LOS ANGELES FIRES | WASHINGTON, DC | $8,000 | 2026 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| FRIENDS OF LEAPS & BOUNDS PEDIATRIC THERAPY | NORCO, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| GOOD DOG AUTISM COMPANIONS | FALLBROOK, CA | $8,000 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CAMP BEAUSITE NORTHWEST | PORT HADLOCK, WA | $7,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| GROWING VETERANS | LYNDEN, WA | $7,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| BRIDGE RECEIVING CENTER | WOODINVILLE, WA | $7,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| UKANDU | PORTLAND, OR | $7,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL / WELLNESS |
| NAMI OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | $6,500 | 2026 | MEDICAL / WELLNESS |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS OREGON | PORTLAND, OR | $6,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| EMMA ZEN FOUNDATION | ANAHEIM, CA | $5,600 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| FAT KITTY CITY HUMANE SOCIETY | EL DORADO HILLS, CA | $5,600 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LABRADOR | FAIR OAKS, CA | $5,600 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| YOLO BASIN FOUNDATION | DAVIS, CA | $5,600 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| FOSTERS & PAWS | RIO LINDA, CA | $5,600 | 2026 | ANIMAL WELFARE |
| PORTLAND YOUTHBUILDERS | PORTLAND, OR | $5,500 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| CONSTRUCTING HOPE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| BLANCHET HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL / WELLNESS |
| AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SERVICE FOUNDATION | GARDEN GROVE, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| KIDS & ART FOUNDATION | BURLINGAME, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SOUL SHOWERS | WOODLAND, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | HUNGER |
| 916 INK | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| ROSE HAVEN CIC | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| FOOD LITERACY CENTER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | HUNGER |
| HUNGER AT HOME | SAN JOSE, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| ALS NORTHWEST | PORTLAND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | MEDICAL / WELLNESS |
| WOMEN'S WISDOM ART | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| KIDPOWER | CASTRO VALLEY, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| HOMEAID SACRAMENTO | ROSEVILLE, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| HOPE CENTERS UNITED DBA FOLSOM'S HOPE | FOLSOM, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
| THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PLACER COUNTY | AUBURN CA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| WELLSPRING WOMEN'S CENTER | SACRAMENTO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN | PORTLAND, OR | $4,500 | 2026 | ARTS/EDUCATION |
| UPPER ROOM DINING HALL | PLACERVILLE, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| WILLIAM TEMPLE HOUSE | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| FRIENDLY HOUSE INC | PORTLAND, OR | $4,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| TINY PINE FOUNDATION | OROVILLE, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| PROJECT LIFELONG | MCCLELLAN, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
MONTLEY ZOO ANIMAL RESCUE
$15,000ANIMAL WELFARE
ALL ABOUT EQUINE ANIMAL RESCUE INC
$10,058ANIMAL WELFARE
THE HEALING CENTER
$10,000HEALTH
FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURES
$10,000HEALTH
SEATTLE VETERINARY OUTREACH
$10,000ANIMAL WELFARE
PROJECT LEMONADE INC
$10,000COMMUNITY
CHAIS INC
$8,000ANIMAL WELFARE
KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE
$8,000CHILDREN & FAMILIES
AMERICAN RED CROSS - LOS ANGELES FIRES
$8,000DISASTER RELIEF
FRIENDS OF LEAPS & BOUNDS PEDIATRIC THERAPY
$8,000CHILDREN & FAMILIES
GOOD DOG AUTISM COMPANIONS
$8,000ANIMAL WELFARE
GROWING VETERANS
$7,500COMMUNITY
BRIDGE RECEIVING CENTER
$7,500COMMUNITY
UKANDU
$7,000MEDICAL / WELLNESS
EMMA ZEN FOUNDATION
$5,600ANIMAL WELFARE
FAT KITTY CITY HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,600ANIMAL WELFARE
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA LABRADOR
$5,600ANIMAL WELFARE
YOLO BASIN FOUNDATION
$5,600ENVIRONMENT
FOSTERS & PAWS
$5,600ANIMAL WELFARE
AMVETS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA SERVICE FOUNDATION
$5,000COMMUNITY
SOUL SHOWERS
$5,000HUNGER
916 INK
$5,000EDUCATION
HUNGER AT HOME
$5,000COMMUNITY
WOMEN'S WISDOM ART
$5,000EDUCATION
KIDPOWER
$5,000COMMUNITY
HOMEAID SACRAMENTO
$5,000COMMUNITY
HOPE CENTERS UNITED DBA FOLSOM'S HOPE
$5,000CHILDREN & FAMILIES
WELLSPRING WOMEN'S CENTER
$5,000COMMUNITY
LAN SU CHINESE GARDEN
$4,500ARTS/EDUCATION
UPPER ROOM DINING HALL
$4,000COMMUNITY
PROJECT LIFELONG
$4,000COMMUNITY
