Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari
Accepts applications
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari is a private foundation in Tacoma, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.9 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.9 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$127 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
43% 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $107 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 21 | $115 million |
| 2025 | $4.9 million | 23 | $127 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Exclusively Accepted Online Via WWW 1701 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (253) 274-0121 |
| What to submit | A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application. |
| Deadlines | There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry. |
| Restrictions | All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian religious activities, debt reduction, political lobbying, or legislative activities; and organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, political affiliation or religious belief. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 22 | $4.8 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Services/shelter expansion | $1.0 million |
| Tra Medical Imaging Foundation | Mobile mammonw | $1.0 million |
| Goodroots | Locker network- round two | $339,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound | General operations | $300,000 |
| Kitsap Humane Society | Bog dog crisis initiative | $300,000 |
| Hopesparks Family Services | Pediatric healthcare integration | $250,000 |
| Pack-People for Animal Care and Kindness | Party with a purpose 2025 | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Community learning ctrs | $250,000 |
| Nourish Pierce County | General operations | $175,000 |
| Rebuilding Hope | Drop-in center | $150,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | Co-op food purchasing program | $100,000 |
| Korean Women's Association | Senior wellness program | $100,000 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | Eloise's cooking pot food bank | $100,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Care & connect pierce county | $100,000 |
| Olive Crest | Youth pierce county | $100,000 |
| Toy Rescue Mission | Rent, overhead, supplies | $100,000 |
| Sumner Community Food Bank | Food bank program | $80,000 |
| Pack-People for Animal Care and Kindness | Medical support | $50,000 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | Beer & bites 2025 | $50,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce Co | Project homeless connect | $40,000 |
| Making A Difference Foundation | Pet food-eloise food bank | $20,000 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids | Kids classic golf fundraiser 2025 | $10,000 |
| Greentrike | Right to play gala 2025 | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cari Milgard
- Kasey Milgard
- Kirby Milgard
- Paul Degoede
Questions people ask
Does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry..
How much does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari?
Its 2025 filing lists Cari Milgard (President), Kasey Milgard (VP & Secretary), Kirby Milgard (VP & Treasurer) and Paul Degoede (Director).
What does Gary E Milgard Family Foundation-Cari fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and housing and homelessness.