FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS
AI Summary
The Foundation for Tacoma Students is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives in Tacoma, Washington. With a total of $1 million in grants awarded to 93 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIRST FIVE FUNDAMENTALS
$386.5K
8%
DEGREES OF CHANGE
$375K
8%
GREENTRIKE
$275.9K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$18.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS?
No. FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS give?
FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Oregon, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST FIVE FUNDAMENTALS, DEGREES OF CHANGE, and GREENTRIKE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS?
FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.