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    Washington Federal Foundation

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    SEATTLE, WAWebsite5418805228

    About Washington Federal Foundation

    The Washington Federal Foundation prioritizes practical, community-level investments that increase economic stability for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. Its grants repeatedly support financial capability and economic education programs (especially local Financial Beginnings and Junior Achievement affiliates), affordable housing developers, and community service organizations providing wraparound supports to vulnerable populations (veterans, women and children). Funding is geographically dispersed across the western U.S. with a concentration in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West and favors organizations delivering direct services and financial empowerment.

    Focus Areas

    Financial capability and financial literacy programs (state Financial Beginnings affiliates, Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition)Youth economic education and entrepreneurship (Junior Achievement affiliates)Affordable housing development and preservation (CARE Fund, Builders of Hope, Chelan Valley Housing Trust)Community services for low- and moderate-income populations (United Ways, local community development corporations, Primavera Foundation)Veteran support and reintegration services (Veteran Integration Centers)

    Who They Fund

    About Washington Federal Foundation

    Washington Federal Foundation’s recent grantmaking centers on practical support for low- and moderate-income households, with repeated awards to financial education groups, affordable housing organizations, and community service providers. In 2024, it gave $25,000 to Financial Beginnings Oregon in Portland for financial literacy and $25,000 to Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas for community services to LMI, reflecting a pattern of direct-service funding rather than broad, general philanthropy. The foundation also backs housing-related work, such as a $25,000 grant to Care Fund in Scottsdale for affordable housing and another $25,000 award to Builders of Hope in Dallas for the same purpose. Those grants sit alongside support for local organizations that serve vulnerable residents through education, housing stability, and wraparound assistance. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor organizations that translate grant dollars into concrete services for households and neighborhoods, especially those facing economic strain.

    What Washington Federal Foundation Funds

    Financial capability is a clear thread in the foundation’s portfolio. It gave $25,000 to Arizona Council on Economic Education in Phoenix for community services to LMI and $20,000 to Financial Beginnings Washington in Tukwila for financial literacy. Youth economic education also appears through a $25,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Utah in Salt Lake City and a $25,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, both for community services to LMI. Housing work is another distinct area: the foundation awarded $25,000 to Care Fund in Scottsdale for affordable housing and $15,000 to Pima County Community Land Trust in Tucson for community service to LMI. Community-facing service providers also receive support, including $20,000 to Primavera Foundation in Tucson for community services to LMI and $15,000 to Holy Cross Outreach in Lake Stevens for the same general purpose.

    How Washington Federal Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster at modest direct-service levels: the 25th percentile is $2,000, median is $2,500, and 75th percentile is $5,000, even though recent awards sometimes reach $25,000. The pattern suggests a mix of small recurring support and larger program grants. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Care Fund, Veteran Integration Centers, and Junior Achievement affiliates, indicating follow-on funding rather than one-time awards. The foundation is not a donor-advised fund and does not make program-related investments. It funds organizations, not individuals, and the recent grants show no application language.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $873K

    Total Assets

    $1.7M

    Total Revenue

    $1M

    Total Expenses

    $873K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $2K and $5K, with a median of $3K.

    25th Percentile

    $2K

    Median

    $3K

    75th Percentile

    $5K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional10 states funded
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    Giving Approach

    Mostly mid-sized grants ($15k–$50k) distributed across many regional nonprofits; a mix of repeat annual support to core programmatic partners and one-off grants to local community service providers. The foundation favors program support that delivers direct services to LMI communities rather than national advocacy, with geographic emphasis on the Pacific Northwest and nearby states.

    Funding Style

    direct service / program fundingcommunity development investmenthousing development and preservation grantstargeted LMI-focused support

    Notable grantees: Financial Beginnings (OR & WA affiliates), Junior Achievement (multiple state affiliates), CARE Fund, Builders of Hope, Veteran Integration Centers

    Topics

    affordable housing development and preservationfinancial literacy and household financial capabilityeconomic and community developmentneighborhood revitalization / stabilizationgeneral community services for low-to-moderate income populations

    Where Washington Federal Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in the western U.S., with 34% of grants going to recipients in Washington. Recent awards in Washington include Seattle, Tukwila, Shoreline, Bellevue, Lake Stevens, and Spokane. Oregon and Arizona also show up frequently, with Oregon recipients including Portland and Beaverton, and Arizona recipients including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. Outside the foundation’s home state, the recent list reaches Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, showing a wider western footprint.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Federal Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does Washington Federal Foundation support?

    The recent grants show support for financial literacy and economic education, affordable housing, and community services for low- and moderate-income households. Examples include Financial Beginnings Oregon in Portland, Care Fund in Scottsdale, and Primera Foundation in Tucson, all funded for direct community-facing work.

    How large are typical grants?

    Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $2,000, the median is $2,500, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. Recent awards can be larger, including several $25,000 grants, but the overall pattern is concentrated in lower-dollar awards.

    Where does Washington Federal Foundation give most often?

    Its grants are geographically regional, with the highest grant count in Oregon. Washington receives 34% of grants, and the recent list also includes recipients in Arizona, Texas, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Montana, and Nevada.

    Does the foundation fund individuals or program-related investments?

    No. The foundation funds organizations rather than individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

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    Who can apply: Organizations must be valid nonprofits operating for at least 12 calendar months, primarily serve low- and moderate-income communities or populations, and be located near a WaFd Bank branch. Applicants must submit an IRS determination letter, most recent Form 990, audited financial statements if revenue exceeds $1 million, current annual operating budget, project budget, board list, W-9 with accounts payable information, and a program narrative. A letter of support from a WaFd Bank employee is strongly encouraged. Organizations may receive funds once per calendar year. The Foundation does not fund medical endeavors, animal welfare, most arts activities, fundraisers, events, or sponsorships.

    Deadline: Applications are accepted January 1 through October 31 each year.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    INSTITUTE FOR BETTER EDUCATIONTUCSON, AZ$100,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    DALLAS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERDALLAS, TX$25,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT NETWORKRENTON, WA$20,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    MOFI - MONTANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPMISSOULA, MT$15,0002026ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    HOLY CROSS OUTREACHLAKE STEVENS, WA$15,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LINCOLN COUNTYRUIDOSO, NM$15,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    EARN TO LEARNTUCSON, AZ$15,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    ELIJAH FAMILY HOMESKENNEWICK, WA$15,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    UNITED FUND OF GLOBE MIAMIGLOBE, AZ$15,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTEASTSOUND, WA$15,0002026COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
    THE SALVATION ARMY MEDFORDMEDFORD, OR$10,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    RAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANKSEATTLE, WA$10,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIALOS ANGELES, CA$10,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    KENT DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIPKENT, WA$10,0002026ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    FAMILY PROMISE OF SPOKANESPOKANE, WA$10,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    SABLE HOUSEDALLAS, OR$10,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    SANTA FE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUSTSANTA FE, NM$10,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    ELEVATE PHOENIXPHOENIX, AZ$10,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    FIRST STEP HOUSESALT LAKE CITY, UT$10,0002026JOB DEVELOPMENT
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE KING COUNTYRENTON, WA$10,0002026AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    LOOKING GLASS COMMUNITY SERVICESEUGENE, OR$10,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    CLEARINGHOUSE CDFILAKE FOREST, CA$10,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN NEVADARENO, NV$10,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    HILLS AND RIVERS HOUSING TRUSTMOSCOW, ID$8,0002026AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LINCOLN COUNTYLINCOLN CITY, OR$8,0002026AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADALAS VEGAS, NV$7,5002026JOB DEVELOPMENT
    HOPE BUILDERSSANTA ANA, CA$7,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    CORVALLIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INC DEVNWSPRINGFIELD, OR$7,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    NEW MEXICO VETRANS INTEGRATION CENTERSALBUQUERQUE, NM$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    THE LIVING ROOM CENTERSANTA ROSA, CA$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    NEW MEXICO VETRANS INTEGRATION CENTERSALBUQUERQUE, NM$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA FOUNDATIONNORTH LAS VEGAS, NV$5,0002026ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    FAMILY PROMISE OF LINCOLN COUNTYLINCOLN CITY, OR$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    SONOMA FAMILY MEALPETALUMA, CA$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    DREAMSPRINGALBUQUERQUE, NM$5,0002026ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    WILD BIRD CHARITYBELLINGHAM, WA$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    BUSINESS IMPACT NORTHWESTTUKWILA, WA$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    LIFE A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INCKENNEWICK, WA$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    NORTHAVEN DEVELOPMENT (SENIOR HOUSING)SEATTLE, WA$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    MUSICAL THEATRE WESTLONG BEACH, CA$5,0002026JOB DEVELOPMENT
    THE LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATIONSEATTLE, WA$5,0002026AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS OREGONPORTLAND, OR$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    WASHINGTON WOMEN IN NEEDPUYALLUP, WA$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCREXBURG, ID$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBERPORTLAND, OR$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    TRUSTED WORLD FOUNDATIONGARLAND, TX$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    CERES COMMUNITY PROJECTSEBASTOPOL, CA$5,0002026JOB DEVELOPMENT
    SAVE THE FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONAMESA, AZ$5,0002026FINANCIAL LITERACY
    SEATTLE COMPASSION SERVICESLINCOLN CITY, OR$5,0002026SOCIAL SERVICES
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEYSALEM, OR$5,0002026AFFORDABLE HOUSING

    INSTITUTE FOR BETTER EDUCATION

    $100,000
    TUCSON, AZ2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    DALLAS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER

    $25,000
    DALLAS, TX2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

    $20,000
    RENTON, WA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    MOFI - MONTANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

    $15,000
    MISSOULA, MT2026

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    HOLY CROSS OUTREACH

    $15,000
    LAKE STEVENS, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LINCOLN COUNTY

    $15,000
    RUIDOSO, NM2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    EARN TO LEARN

    $15,000
    TUCSON, AZ2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    ELIJAH FAMILY HOMES

    $15,000
    KENNEWICK, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    UNITED FUND OF GLOBE MIAMI

    $15,000
    GLOBE, AZ2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

    $15,000
    EASTSOUND, WA2026

    COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION

    THE SALVATION ARMY MEDFORD

    $10,000
    MEDFORD, OR2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    RAINIER VALLEY FOOD BANK

    $10,000
    SEATTLE, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    $10,000
    LOS ANGELES, CA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    KENT DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP

    $10,000
    KENT, WA2026

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    FAMILY PROMISE OF SPOKANE

    $10,000
    SPOKANE, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    SABLE HOUSE

    $10,000
    DALLAS, OR2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    SANTA FE COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST

    $10,000
    SANTA FE, NM2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    ELEVATE PHOENIX

    $10,000
    PHOENIX, AZ2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    FIRST STEP HOUSE

    $10,000
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT2026

    JOB DEVELOPMENT

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SEATTLE KING COUNTY

    $10,000
    RENTON, WA2026

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING

    LOOKING GLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

    $10,000
    EUGENE, OR2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    CLEARINGHOUSE CDFI

    $10,000
    LAKE FOREST, CA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF NORTHERN NEVADA

    $10,000
    RENO, NV2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    HILLS AND RIVERS HOUSING TRUST

    $8,000
    MOSCOW, ID2026

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF LINCOLN COUNTY

    $8,000
    LINCOLN CITY, OR2026

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING

    HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

    $7,500
    LAS VEGAS, NV2026

    JOB DEVELOPMENT

    HOPE BUILDERS

    $7,000
    SANTA ANA, CA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    CORVALLIS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INC DEVNW

    $7,000
    SPRINGFIELD, OR2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    NEW MEXICO VETRANS INTEGRATION CENTERS

    $5,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    THE LIVING ROOM CENTER

    $5,000
    SANTA ROSA, CA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    NEW MEXICO VETRANS INTEGRATION CENTERS

    $5,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV2026

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    FAMILY PROMISE OF LINCOLN COUNTY

    $5,000
    LINCOLN CITY, OR2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    SONOMA FAMILY MEAL

    $5,000
    PETALUMA, CA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    DREAMSPRING

    $5,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    WILD BIRD CHARITY

    $5,000
    BELLINGHAM, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    BUSINESS IMPACT NORTHWEST

    $5,000
    TUKWILA, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    LIFE A CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INC

    $5,000
    KENNEWICK, WA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    NORTHAVEN DEVELOPMENT (SENIOR HOUSING)

    $5,000
    SEATTLE, WA2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    MUSICAL THEATRE WEST

    $5,000
    LONG BEACH, CA2026

    JOB DEVELOPMENT

    THE LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

    $5,000
    SEATTLE, WA2026

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING

    FINANCIAL BEGINNINGS OREGON

    $5,000
    PORTLAND, OR2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    WASHINGTON WOMEN IN NEED

    $5,000
    PUYALLUP, WA2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

    $5,000
    REXBURG, ID2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER

    $5,000
    PORTLAND, OR2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    TRUSTED WORLD FOUNDATION

    $5,000
    GARLAND, TX2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    CERES COMMUNITY PROJECT

    $5,000
    SEBASTOPOL, CA2026

    JOB DEVELOPMENT

    SAVE THE FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA

    $5,000
    MESA, AZ2026

    FINANCIAL LITERACY

    SEATTLE COMPASSION SERVICES

    $5,000
    LINCOLN CITY, OR2026

    SOCIAL SERVICES

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY

    $5,000
    SALEM, OR2026

    AFFORDABLE HOUSING