June & Julian Foss Foundation
Accepts applications
June & Julian Foss Foundation is a private foundation in Fircrest, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $464,450 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$464,450
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $481,804 the year before.
55% 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 | $401,900 | 68 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $481,804 | 96 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $464,450 | 81 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Applications Accepted Online 1101 Paradise Way, Fircrest, WA 98466 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 912-6621 |
| What to submit | All applications must be submitted online through the foundations website. This application is a questionnaire which includes a series of questions regarding the non-profit making the grant request such as: its size history budget and list of board members. Additionally there are questions regarding the specific program for which the grant is being requested its budget community served and staff invovled. |
| Deadlines | Applications can be submitted april 1st through may 1st |
| Restrictions | Organizations that work with and support a broad definition of at-risk youth will receive priority consideration. The applicant must be located or provide services in or near the following cities; tacoma and seattle Washington - portland Oregon - san francisco berkeley san mateo and castro valley California - phoenix Arizona phoeniz metro area gilbert chanlder tempe mesa queen creek and apache junction - miami Florida. As part of our mission is to promote and learn about philanthropy within our famly we request that a site visit be done to see and learn about the program for which the grant is being used. Requests for the following are not considered; new construction or endowments - fundraising or recognition events - capital campaigns - national organizations - local affiliates of national organizations unless the program was developed at the local level and is specific to local needs - individual scholarships - requests from individuals. |
What June & Julian Foss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 32 | $171,050 |
| Oregon | 18 | $138,800 |
| California | 14 | $80,800 |
| Arizona | 13 | $66,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp | General support | $40,000 |
| Project Avary | Improving the lives of children impacted by parental incarceration | $12,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center | Strengthening families and supporting futures for pierce county families in crisis | $11,000 |
| Next Chapter Foundation | General support | $10,500 |
| Tacoma Community Boat Builders | Program support - court connect and marginalized youth | $10,500 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacomapierce | General support | $10,000 |
| Boxes of Love Project Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound | Program support - teen mental health first aid | $10,000 |
| House of Refuge | Accomplish charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pierce Center for Arts and Technology DBA Arivva | Program support - workforce development and visual arts programs | $10,000 |
| Social Ventures Partners Portland | General support | $10,000 |
| Ant Farm | Program support - community connect | $8,000 |
| Sibling Strong | General support | $8,000 |
| Candlelighters for Children With Cancer | Latinx peer support group | $7,500 |
| Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | Equine-assisted services for people with disabilities | $7,500 |
| Ark Institute of Learning | Scholarship program for low-income students with learning disorders | $7,000 |
| Bradley Angle House | General support | $7,000 |
| Old Skool Cafe | General support | $7,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Strategies DBA Yes | Strengthening families and support richmond youths path to successful adulthood | $7,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | Break bag program | $6,000 |
| Life Expanding Adventure Program | Summer wilderness programs for at-risk youth | $6,000 |
| The Coffee Oasis | General support | $5,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General support | $5,200 |
| Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents | Program support - family camp | $5,000 |
| Backpack Brigade | Program support - weekend hunger bags | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Wilderness Training | General support | $5,000 |
| Bloomin Boutique | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Gilber Branch | General support | $5,000 |
| Bras for Girls | General support - king county title 1 middle school | $5,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Program support - vista colina family shelter | $5,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Associaion | General support | $5,000 |
| City Surf Project | Program support - scholastic surfing | $5,000 |
| Common Vision | Program support - regeneration nation | $5,000 |
| Community Connection Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Resources for Science | Program support - joyful elementary science | $5,000 |
| Dustys Fishing Well | Program support - first responder boot camp | $5,000 |
| Elevate Tutoring | General support | $5,000 |
| Farestart | Accomplish charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Foster Arizona | Program support - a fresh start for unhoused youth | $5,000 |
| Gabriels Angels | Program support - pet therapy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelsey Campbell
- Mark Stuhr
- Aspen Weller
- Kristin Weller
- Jerry Foss
- Tanner Weller
Questions people ask
Does June & Julian Foss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications can be submitted april 1st through may 1st.
How much does June & Julian Foss Foundation give?
$464,450 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs June & Julian Foss Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelsey Campbell (Vice President), Mark Stuhr (Treasurer), Aspen Weller (Secretary) and Kristin Weller (Grant Administrator) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does June & Julian Foss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.