San Juan Island Community Foundation

About San Juan Island Community Foundation

San Juan Island Community Foundation’s largest recent grant went to Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor for program support and operations, a sign that the foundation backs local organizations with flexible funding as well as project-oriented support. Across its recent awards, the foundation funds community-serving nonprofits, schools, health providers, arts organizations, food access groups, conservation work, and scholarships tied to San Juan County. The grant list shows repeated support for groups rooted in Friday Harbor, including Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center, San Juan Community Theatre, Alchemy Art Center, Spring Street International School, and San Juan Community Home Trust. Several awards are framed as program support or support for operations, which suggests an emphasis on keeping existing services functioning rather than only financing one-time initiatives. The foundation’s active programs also point to a local model of giving that includes competitive grants, a resiliency fund for emergency response, and named scholarship funds for students. That mix places the foundation at the center of everyday service delivery on San Juan Island, while also supporting longer-term community needs through education and capacity-building grants.

What San Juan Island Community Foundation Funds

Health and human services are a visible thread in the grant list. The foundation gave $211,692 to Joyce L Sobel Family Resource Center in 2024 for grants for program support and operations, and $45,015 to Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center in 2023 for program support. Education and scholarships are another clear priority. In its active grant programs, San Juan Island Community Foundation runs the Inskeep Legacy Scholarship and the Michael Scott Kramer Memorial Scholarship, both for students in San Juan County. The arts and community life also receive support. The foundation awarded $78,487 to San Juan Community Theatre in 2025 for grants for program support and operations, and $72,210 to Alchemy Art Center in 2025 for the same purpose. Community well-being extends to food access and family support as well, including $21,719 to Friday Harbor Food Bank in 2023 for program support and $21,000 to Family Umbrella Group in 2025 for grants for program support and operations.

How San Juan Island Community Foundation Gives