Quick Summary
Name: Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Sunshine (now Windows of Hope Foundation) Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,351,800 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $120,000 |
| Average Grant | $20,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
Address: 1701 Commerce St., Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: (253) 274-0121 Website: https://www.garymilgardfamilyfoundation.org/
Geographic Focus
Pierce County, Washington (with grants up to $50,000)
Funding Priorities
- Social service programs
- Youth programs
- Education
- Health and wellness
- Senior services
- Homelessness initiatives
- Community betterment programs
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations that do not qualify as 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
- Annual funds/galas/special event fundraising activities
- Sectarian religious activities
- Political lobbying
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, political affiliation or religious belief
- Multiple grants to the same organization within one year
Application Method
Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process:
- Complete eligibility quiz on foundation website
- Submit LOI with general organization information and funding request
- No deadline - rolling basis
- Board reviews on ongoing basis (12-16 week response time)
- If approved, full application requested
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