Provide financial and material support to Eastside nonprofit organizations which address housing, hunger, and mental health and which have a broad reach to Eastside residents.
Eastside Community Aid’s grantmaking is shaped by a direct-service mission: support for Eastside nonprofit organizations addressing housing, hunger, and mental health, with additional material help through vouchers and donated inventory. In the recent grants list, that mission shows up in repeated awards to local groups serving people who need shelter, food, or basic household items. The largest recent award went to Assistance League of the Eastside in Redmond, which received $21,849 in 2024 and $20,406 in 2025 for Operation Cove and Operation School Bell, alongside general support. Those grants point to a funder that backs both housing-related services and school-age needs. Other recurring recipients include The Sophia Way in Bellevue, which received $10,300 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023 and 2025, and Acres of Diamonds in Duvall, which received $10,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The pattern suggests sustained support for local nonprofits rather than one-off project funding alone. Across the list, grants go to organizations working with families, people experiencing homelessness, and residents needing practical assistance in the East King County area.
Housing-related work is a clear priority. Eastside Community Aid gave $10,000 to Attain Housing in Kirkland for general support, and $8,064 to Overlake Christian Church in Redmond for its Safe Parking Program. The same housing theme appears in support for The Sophia Way in Bellevue, which received $10,300 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023 and 2025. Hunger relief is another visible thread. The foundation awarded $10,000 to Redmond School Break Food Box in 2024 and $7,504 to Renewal Food Bank in Bellevue in 2024, followed by $7,500 in 2025. Those gifts fit its stated emphasis on Eastside residents facing food insecurity. Mental health appears through support for Nami Eastside in Redmond, which received $10,000 in 2023. The grant record also includes material support and voucher-related giving, showing that the foundation funds direct help alongside program grants.
Typical awards cluster in the middle of the range: the p25 grant size is $5,000, the median is $7,050, and the p75 is $10,000. Recent giving includes repeated grants to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which indicates ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation uses several channels: an annual grant program, rolling small financial donations up to $2,500, in-kind material support, and client vouchers. Unsolicited requests are accepted across these programs.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $7K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$7K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 98% of grants go to recipients in Washington, and the top state by grant count is WA. Recent awards are concentrated in East King County cities including Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Duvall, Issaquah, Bothell, Woodinville, and Sammamish. Seattle appears as well, but the pattern stays centered on Eastside communities rather than broader regional or national giving.
It supports Eastside nonprofit organizations working on housing, hunger, and mental health, and it also makes material support and voucher-based grants for basic needs. The recent grants list includes groups serving people experiencing homelessness, school-age children, families, and local residents needing direct assistance.
The typical grant size is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $7,050 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also show smaller time-sensitive donations up to $2,500 through a separate small-donation channel.
Yes. The annual grant program, financial donations, material support, and voucher programs all accept unsolicited requests. The annual program is described as yearly and competitive, while small financial donations are handled on a rolling basis for time-sensitive needs.
Its giving is local and heavily concentrated in Washington, with 98% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipient cities include Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Duvall, Issaquah, Bothell, Woodinville, and Sammamish.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Assistance League of the Eastside, The Sophia Way, Acres of Diamonds, and Renewal Food Bank. That repeated pattern suggests ongoing support over time rather than single-year grants.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Eastside Community Aid that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eastside-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local residents with yearly budgets not exceeding $5 million. Requests may be outside ECA’s primary focus areas.
Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Who can apply: Eastside nonprofits with specific material needs that align with ECA’s mission.
Deadline: Requests accepted as needs arise; not time-limited.
Who can apply: Eastside-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving local residents; yearly budget cannot exceed $5 million.
Deadline: Requests are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Who can apply: Eastside nonprofits interested in establishing a voucher program with ECA Thrift Shop and aligned with ECA’s mission.
Deadline: Not specified; partner relationships established by request.
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations only; annual program budget must not exceed $5 million; organization must be located in east King County, Washington State; project must align with ECA's mission to address housing, hunger, and mental health.
Deadline: Applications are due October 31; grants are awarded yearly in December; December 2026 grant cycle will open in September.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENEWAL FOOD BANK | BELLEVUE, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | Food |
| HOPELINK | REDMOND, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | Kirkland Food program |
| FARMS FOR LIFE | WOODINVILLE, WA | $15,000 | 2026 | Food |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE | REDMOND, WA | $11,050 | 2026 | General Support for Hours Worked |
| EASTSIDE FRIENDS OF SENIORS | SAMMAMISH, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Support for Srs to stay in their homes |
| ACRES OF DIAMONDS | DUVALL, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Shelter Women and Children |
| PORCHLIGHT | BELLEVUE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Food Safe sleeping for single men |
| KIDVANTAGE | ISSAQUAH, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Support for low-income children and families |
| THE SOPHIA WAY | BELLEVUE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Shelter support for homeless women |
| RECLAIM (Formerly SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES) | SNOQUALMIE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | Programs that support shelter to home |
| OVERLAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (SAFE PARKING PROGRAM) | REDMOND, WA | $8,064 | 2026 | Support for homeless individuals living in vehicles |
| LAKE WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (LWUMC SAFE PARKING PROGRAM) | KIRKLAND, WA | $8,000 | 2026 | support for women and children living in their car |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE | REDMOND, WA | $8,000 | 2026 | ALE - OSB - Clothing school supplies food for k-12 students |
| BABIES OF HOMELESSNESS | BOTHELL, WA | $7,500 | 2026 | Diapers formula - homeless children |
| STOREHOUSE FOOD BANK | WOODINVILLE, WA | $6,500 | 2026 | Provides food and ministry to local community in need |
| NOURISHING NETWORKS CENTRAL (FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES) | BELLEVUE, WA | $6,000 | 2026 | Food voucher program Families Helping Families |
| EMPOWER YOUTH NETWORK | CARNATION, WA | $6,000 | 2026 | Food - food packs for students Riverview Sch Dist |
| LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | REDMOND, WA | $6,000 | 2026 | Food - Pantry Packs vouchers |
| LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | REDMOND, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | Supports children & adults with disabilities |
| RAVEN ROCK RANCH | REDMOND, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | Teen mental health |
| ISSAQUAH COMMUNITY SERVICES | ISSAQUAH, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | Eviction prevention - low income families |
| BRIDGE RECEIVING CENTER | LAKE STEVENS, WA | $5,000 | 2026 | MH support for children entering the foster care system |
| THE GARAGE A TEEN CAFE | ISSAQUAH, WA | $4,000 | 2026 | Teen mental health food |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE | REDMOND, WA | $2,500 | 2026 | ALE - COVE - Essential household goods meals etc low income families |
| NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS | SEATTLE, WA | $2,500 | 2026 | Serve low-income people access to higher ed |
| ENCOMPASS NORTHWEST | SNOQUALMIE, WA | $2,500 | 2026 | Mental health support for children |
| URBAN SPARKS (LIVEABLE KIRKLAND) | SEATTLE, WA | $500 | 2026 | Advocate for people-oriented complete communities |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE | REDMOND, WA | $200 | 2026 | General Support for Champagne & Shopping Event |
| Assistance League of the Eastside | Redmond, WA | $20,406 | 2025 | General Support Operation Cove Operation School Bell |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Acres of Diamonds | Duvall, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Porchlight | Bellevue, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Overlake Christian Church (Safe Parking Program) | Redmond, WA | $8,064 | 2025 | General Support |
| Farms for Life | Woodinville, WA | $8,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| KidVantage | Issaquah, WA | $7,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Renewal Food Bank | Bellevue, WA | $7,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Babies of Homelessness | Bothell, WA | $7,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Grassroots Projects | San Francisco, CA | $6,600 | 2025 | General Support |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | Redmond, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Issaquah Community Services | Issaquah, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Lake Washington Schools Foundation | Redmond, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Empower Youth Network | Carnation, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Bridge Receiving Center | Lake Stevens, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Raven Rock Ranch | Redmond, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Friendship Circle | Seattle, WA | $4,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Garage A Teen Cafe | Issaquah, WA | $4,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Nourishing Networks | Bellevue, WA | $4,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Encompass | Snoqualmie, WA | $2,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| Hidden Manna | Kirkland, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE (Hours) | REDMOND, WA | $21,849 | 2024 | General Support Operation Cove Operation School Bell |
FARMS FOR LIFE
$15,000Food
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE
$11,050General Support for Hours Worked
EASTSIDE FRIENDS OF SENIORS
$10,000Support for Srs to stay in their homes
Shelter Women and Children
RECLAIM (Formerly SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SHELTER SERVICES)
$10,000Programs that support shelter to home
OVERLAKE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (SAFE PARKING PROGRAM)
$8,064Support for homeless individuals living in vehicles
LAKE WASHINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (LWUMC SAFE PARKING PROGRAM)
$8,000support for women and children living in their car
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE
$8,000ALE - OSB - Clothing school supplies food for k-12 students
STOREHOUSE FOOD BANK
$6,500Provides food and ministry to local community in need
NOURISHING NETWORKS CENTRAL (FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES)
$6,000Food voucher program Families Helping Families
EMPOWER YOUTH NETWORK
$6,000Food - food packs for students Riverview Sch Dist
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
$6,000Food - Pantry Packs vouchers
LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$5,000Supports children & adults with disabilities
RAVEN ROCK RANCH
$5,000Teen mental health
ISSAQUAH COMMUNITY SERVICES
$5,000Eviction prevention - low income families
BRIDGE RECEIVING CENTER
$5,000MH support for children entering the foster care system
THE GARAGE A TEEN CAFE
$4,000Teen mental health food
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE
$2,500ALE - COVE - Essential household goods meals etc low income families
URBAN SPARKS (LIVEABLE KIRKLAND)
$500Advocate for people-oriented complete communities
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE
$200General Support for Champagne & Shopping Event
Assistance League of the Eastside
$20,406General Support Operation Cove Operation School Bell
Overlake Christian Church (Safe Parking Program)
$8,064General Support
Farms for Life
$8,000General Support
Grassroots Projects
$6,600General Support
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
$5,000General Support
Issaquah Community Services
$5,000General Support
Lake Washington Schools Foundation
$5,000General Support
Empower Youth Network
$5,000General Support
Bridge Receiving Center
$5,000General Support
Raven Rock Ranch
$5,000General Support
Garage A Teen Cafe
$4,000General Support
Nourishing Networks
$4,000General Support
Hidden Manna
$1,000General Support
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF THE EASTSIDE (Hours)
$21,849General Support Operation Cove Operation School Bell
