Garneau Nicon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garneau Nicon Family Foundation is a private foundation in North Bend, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $462,145 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$462,145
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was down from $696,485 the year before.
96% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $324,495 | 47 | $22.5 million |
| 2024 | $696,485 | 59 | $25.9 million |
| 2025 | $462,145 | 34 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Garneau Nicon Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Garneau Nicon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 34 | $462,145 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reclaim | Mental health | $30,000 |
| The More We Love | Domestic violence(women and children) | $30,000 |
| Bridge Receiving Center | Physical & Sexual Assault (Youth) | $25,000 |
| Individual | Food Assistance (Adults) | $25,000 |
| Sumner Community Food Bank | Food assistance (adults) | $25,000 |
| Snoqualmie Food Bank | Food bank | $24,000 |
| Encompass | Mental health (child) | $23,145 |
| Mt Si Senior Center | Elderly care | $20,000 |
| Elderwise | Elderly care | $15,000 |
| Street Youth Ministries | Homelessness | $15,000 |
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Homelessness | $15,000 |
| Community Roots Housing Fdn | Housing assistance | $15,000 |
| Puyallup Vallet St Francis House | Clothing/essentials | $15,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Homelessness | $15,000 |
| Greater Maple Valley Community | Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Individual | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| Eileen and Callies Place | Teen advocacy | $10,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Snohomish | Physical & Sexual Assault (Youth) | $10,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | Mental health | $10,000 |
| Paws | Animal care | $10,000 |
| Lewis County Autism Coalition | Employment training/placement | $10,000 |
| Lahai Health | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Safeplace | Physical & Sexual Assault (Adult) | $10,000 |
| Individual | Homelessness | $10,000 |
| Warm Beach Health Care Center | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Eastside Friends of Seniors | Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Individual | Physical & Sexual Assault (Adult) | $10,000 |
| Senior Services of Seattle-King Cou | Elderly care | $10,000 |
| Beyond Survival | Physical & Sexual Assault (Youth) | $5,000 |
| City Gates Ministries | Clothing/essentials | $5,000 |
| Individual | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Healthpoint | Mental health | $5,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community | Elderly care | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education assistance | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leanna Shaw
- Larry Shaw
- Roy Schiferl
- Lacey Norman-Starns
- Joyce Schiferl
- Chris Anderson
- Karli Norman-Allemand
- Brook Starns
- Charlie Kinnune
- Jason Allemand
- Scott Newton
Questions people ask
Does Garneau Nicon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garneau Nicon Family Foundation give?
$462,145 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Garneau Nicon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leanna Shaw (Chairman), Larry Shaw (President), Roy Schiferl (Vice President) and Lacey Norman-Starns (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Garneau Nicon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and housing and homelessness.