A catalyst for the greater good. We partner with donors and others to invest in our region's nonprofit organizations to foster a more vibrant Kitsap Peninsula for the benefit of all.
Kitsap Community Foundation’s largest recent grant was $387,522 to Kitsap County Parks for parks and forest preservation, a sign of how much of its giving is rooted in place-based community needs. The foundation supports nonprofits, schools, and community groups across Kitsap County and North Mason County through a mix of operating support, program funding, scholarships, sponsorships, and adviser-recommended grants. Recent awards also show recurring support for local human services, youth development, arts organizations, and environmental work. The foundation’s grantmaking reaches a wide set of local institutions. United Way of Kitsap County received $205,378 for program services, while Kitsap Community Resources was awarded $202,404 for community services. Other large awards have gone to Kingston Christian Church, Great Peninsula Conservancy, The Coffee Oasis, Bremerton Westsound Symphony, and YMCA Kitsap County. Alongside these larger awards, the foundation also runs smaller community grant programs and scholarship funds that support students and nonprofits in the region. Its philosophy emphasizes partnership with donors and others to invest in nonprofit organizations for a more vibrant Kitsap Peninsula.
Community needs work is a major part of the foundation’s portfolio. It gave $26,662 to Kitsap Homes of Compassion for housing services, $25,764 to South Kitsap Helpline for food and community resources, and $25,010 to Fishline Food Bank & Comprehensive Services for a food bank. Youth and family support also appears across several grants. YMCA Kitsap County received $46,712 for youth and wellness services, and Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation received $90,600 for Festival of Trees and a need-based sponsorship. Arts and culture receive support through both organizations and events. Bremerton Westsound Symphony received $66,561 for Kitsap Great Give, and Cultural Arts Foundation Northwest received $29,857 for arts foundation funding. The foundation also funded environmental work through Great Peninsula Conservancy for Friends of Miller Bay.
Typical grants cluster in a relatively narrow band: the 25th percentile is $7,679, the median is $10,258, and the 75th percentile is $15,872. The recent grants list also shows a small number of much larger awards alongside many smaller local grants. The foundation gives through both open community programs and adviser-recommended grants. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including community grants, scholarships, the Women’s Giving Circle, and youth mentoring grants. Recurring support is visible in the recent grants list: organizations such as Great Peninsula Conservancy, Bremerton Westsound Symphony, The Coffee Oasis, Port Orchard Rotary Foundation, and University of Nebraska Foundation appear in multiple years. The foundation also makes program-related investments.
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$14.9M
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Most grants fall between $8K and $16K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$16K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 93% of grants go to recipients in Washington. Most awards land in Kitsap County cities such as Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Kingston, and Silverdale, with Bremerton appearing repeatedly among recent grants. North Mason County also appears in the foundation’s community grant programs. A smaller share of grants goes outside Washington, including recipients in Tacoma, Irvine, Lincoln, and Los Angeles. In the top state-by-count view, Nebraska appears because of grant activity there, even though the foundation’s headquarters are in Silverdale, Washington.
The foundation supports arts and culture, children and youth development, education, environment and animal welfare, health and human services, scholarships, racial equity, and community development. Its active programs also include community grants, racial equity grants, scholarships, youth mentoring grants, and the Women’s Giving Circle.
Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Community Grants, Kitsap Racial Equity & Empowerment Fund grants, Scholarships, Youth Mentoring Grants, Alan and Ellen Newberg Scholarships, and Women’s Giving Circle Grants. One adviser-recommended grant program is not open to unsolicited applications.
The typical grant size is modest: the 25th percentile is $7,679, the median is $10,258, and the 75th percentile is $15,872. The foundation also runs smaller programs, including community grants up to $5,000 and youth mentoring grants of $1,200 to $1,400.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat support across multiple years for organizations including Great Peninsula Conservancy, Bremerton Westsound Symphony, The Coffee Oasis, Port Orchard Rotary Foundation, and University of Nebraska Foundation. That pattern suggests both one-time and ongoing relationships.
Its giving is local and centered on Kitsap County, with additional grantmaking in North Mason County. Most grants go to recipients in Washington, and recent recipients include organizations in Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Kingston, Tacoma, Irvine, Lincoln, and Los Angeles.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Kitsap Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving Kitsap and North Mason Counties. Applicants should provide validation such as 501(c)(3) determination letter, financial statements, program description and evidence of community need.
Deadline: Annual cycle; KCF announces grant cycle dates (e.g., 2026 dates to be announced).
Who can apply: Nonprofits with programs that uplift women and/or children in the community. Specific eligibility and application details are provided on the WGCKP grants information pages.
Who can apply: Mentoring programs defined as organized, ongoing activities providing quality and mutually beneficial relationships between competent adults and young persons with the goal of creating positive youth development.
Deadline: Applications open August 17, 2026 and are due September 14, 2026 at 11:59pm.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF KITSAP COUNTY | BREMERTON, WA | $205,378 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES | BREMERTON, WA | $202,404 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SERVICES |
| BREMERTON WESTSOUND SYMPHONY | BREMERTON, WA | $66,561 | 2025 | KITSAP GREAT GIVE |
| GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY | BREMERTON, WA | $59,217 | 2025 | FRIENDS OF MILLER BAY |
| TACO BELL FOUNDATION INC | IRVINE, CA | $56,100 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| YMCA KITSAP COUNTY | BREMERTON, WA | $46,712 | 2025 | YOUTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES |
| PORT ORCHARD ROTARY FOUNDATION | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $42,293 | 2025 | ROTARY SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION | LINCOLN, NE | $37,000 | 2025 | COLLEGE OF BUSINESS |
| MULTICARE HEALTH FOUNDATION | TACOMA, WA | $32,500 | 2025 | HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES |
| CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION NORTHWEST | POULSBO, WA | $29,857 | 2025 | ARTS FOUNDATION FUNDING |
| KITSAP HOMES OF COMPASSION | BREMERTON, WA | $26,662 | 2025 | HOUSING SERVICES |
| SOUTH KITSAP HELPLINE | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $25,764 | 2025 | FOOD & COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| FISHLINE FOOD BANK & COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES | POULSBO, WA | $25,010 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| SALVATION ARMY | BREMERTON, WA | $21,796 | 2025 | FOOD AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| KITSAP IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE CENTER | BREMERTON, WA | $21,560 | 2025 | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE |
| DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER OF KITSAP COUNTY | SILVERDALE, WA | $16,730 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SERVICES |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE OF OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA | BREMERTON, WA | $16,144 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| MID SOUND FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP | SEATTLE, WA | $15,057 | 2025 | FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES |
| PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM FOUNDATION & HERONSWOOD | KINGSTON, WA | $14,507 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| SHARENET FOOD BANK | KINGSTON, WA | $13,798 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| BREMERTON FOODLINE | BREMERTON, WA | $13,765 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| KNIGHTS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT LEND PROGRAM | POULSBO, WA | $13,724 | 2025 | HEALTH SERVICES |
| KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY | SILVERDALE, WA | $13,724 | 2025 | ANIMAL SERVICES |
| PAWS OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AND NORTH KITSAP | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $13,349 | 2025 | ANIMAL SERVICES |
| CENTRAL KITSAP FOOD BANK | SILVERDALE, WA | $13,304 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| SUQUAMISH FOUNDATION | SUQUAMISH, WA | $13,158 | 2025 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $12,500 | 2025 | NON PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING |
| BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $12,195 | 2025 | KITSAP GREAT GIVE |
| KINGSTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH | KINGSTON, WA | $12,000 | 2025 | CHURCH |
| EAST BREMERTON ROTARY FOUNDATION | BREMERTON, WA | $11,335 | 2025 | ROTARY SERVICES |
| SILVERDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH | SILVERDALE, WA | $11,300 | 2025 | CHURCH |
| OUR GIRLS EMPOWERED THROUGH MENTORING AND SERVICE | SILVERDALE, WA | $10,937 | 2025 | YOUTH SERVICES |
| BEST DENTAL HELP | POULSBO, WA | $10,052 | 2025 | DENTAL SERVICES |
| KITSAP FAIR AND STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION | BREMERTON, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY PROGRAMS |
| HOLLY RIDGE CENTER | BREMERTON, WA | $9,442 | 2025 | HEALTH SERVICES |
| UP FROM SLAVERY INITIATIVE | BREMERTON, WA | $9,372 | 2025 | WELLNESS SERVICES |
| ADMIRAL THEATRE FOUNDATION | BREMERTON, WA | $8,965 | 2025 | COMMUNITY THEATRE |
| THE COFFEE OASIS | BREMERTON, WA | $8,874 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR NON PROFIT |
| MAASAI WOMEN'S EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM | SILVERDALE, WA | $8,711 | 2025 | WOMEN HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES |
| NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY | BREMERTON, WA | $8,511 | 2025 | MILITARY RELIEF RESOURCES |
| THE ISLAND SCHOOL | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $8,432 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| HELPLINE HOUSE | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $8,265 | 2025 | FOOD AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KITSAP COUNTY | BREMERTON, WA | $7,374 | 2025 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| HOUSE OF HOPE | PORT ORCHARD, WA | $7,067 | 2025 | HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES |
| LOVE ME FOR ME | BREMERTON, WA | $7,040 | 2025 | PROGRAM SERVICES |
| NORTH MASON FOOD BANK | BELFAIR, WA | $6,916 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE | FARGO, ND | $6,720 | 2025 | COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
| KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION | BREMERTON, WA | $6,676 | 2025 | YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH PUGET SOUND | BREMERTON, WA | $6,280 | 2025 | YOUTH SERVICES |
| ISLAND VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $6,267 | 2025 | NON PROFIT CAREGIVER SERVICES |
UNITED WAY OF KITSAP COUNTY
$205,378PROGRAM SERVICES
BREMERTON WESTSOUND SYMPHONY
$66,561KITSAP GREAT GIVE
TACO BELL FOUNDATION INC
$56,100PROGRAM SERVICES
YMCA KITSAP COUNTY
$46,712YOUTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
PORT ORCHARD ROTARY FOUNDATION
$42,293ROTARY SUPPORT
CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION NORTHWEST
$29,857ARTS FOUNDATION FUNDING
KITSAP HOMES OF COMPASSION
$26,662HOUSING SERVICES
SALVATION ARMY
$21,796FOOD AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER OF KITSAP COUNTY
$16,730COMMUNITY SERVICES
MID SOUND FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP
$15,057FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICES
PORT GAMBLE S'KLALLAM FOUNDATION & HERONSWOOD
$14,507PROGRAM SERVICES
SHARENET FOOD BANK
$13,798FOOD BANK
KNIGHTS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT LEND PROGRAM
$13,724HEALTH SERVICES
PAWS OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AND NORTH KITSAP
$13,349ANIMAL SERVICES
SUQUAMISH FOUNDATION
$13,158COMMUNITY RESOURCES
NON PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
KINGSTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$12,000CHURCH
EAST BREMERTON ROTARY FOUNDATION
$11,335ROTARY SERVICES
SILVERDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH
$11,300CHURCH
OUR GIRLS EMPOWERED THROUGH MENTORING AND SERVICE
$10,937YOUTH SERVICES
BEST DENTAL HELP
$10,052DENTAL SERVICES
KITSAP FAIR AND STAMPEDE ASSOCIATION
$10,000COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
ADMIRAL THEATRE FOUNDATION
$8,965COMMUNITY THEATRE
MAASAI WOMEN'S EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
$8,711WOMEN HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES
THE ISLAND SCHOOL
$8,432EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KITSAP COUNTY
$7,374COMMUNITY RESOURCES
HOUSE OF HOPE
$7,067HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
LOVE ME FOR ME
$7,040PROGRAM SERVICES
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
$6,720COMMUNITY RESOURCES
KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$6,676YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
ISLAND VOLUNTEER CAREGIVERS
$6,267NON PROFIT CAREGIVER SERVICES
