Foundation for Tacoma Students
TACOMA, WA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Foundation for Tacoma Students has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
TO INCREASE BY 50% BOTH THE GRADUATION RATE OF TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND THOSE WHO COMPLETE A COLLEGE DEGREE OR TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE. SUCCESS WILL REQUIRE MEASURING AND CLOSING GAPS IN ACCESS, OPPORTUNITIES AND ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE AND CAREER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Foundation for Tacoma Students
$3.4M in foundation grants on record from 33 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $750K | 3 |
| Washington Stem Center | $419K | 16 |
| Bamford Foundation | $299K | 4 |
| Strivetogether | $270K | 3 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $163K | 3 |
| Oscar T and Olivann Hokold Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Fund for the City of New York | $133K | 2 |
| Sequoia Foundation | $120K | 2 |
| Medina Foundation | $100K | 4 |
| Woodworth Family Foundation | $100K | 4 |
Leadership
TAFONA ERVIN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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