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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Center for Community Service Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $927K in grants to five selected grantees in 2023. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS TO CREATE LASTING GOOD IN THE REGION.
Total Funding Given
$927K
2023
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
20%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$22.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
R
Rachel Smith
Board Member
L
Lynnette Buffington
Board Member
G
Gabriella Buono
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND?
No. CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND give?
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Washington. 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 CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND make each year?
In 2023, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $927 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER SEATTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, WASHINGTON ALLIANCE FOR BETTER SCHOOLS, and COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF WEST SEATTLE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND?
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.