Medina Foundation
Accepts applications
Medina Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 220 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.6 million
- Number of grants220
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$111 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.5 million | 223 | $110 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 217 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 220 | $111 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Aana Lauckhart 801 Second Avenue Suite 1108, Seattle, WA 98104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 652-8783 |
| Deadlines | No application deadlines |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Medina Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 209 | $4.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 7 | $12,021 |
| California | 3 | $1,059 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tacomapierce County Habitat for Humanity | Building hope capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Amara | General operating | $50,000 |
| Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County | General operating | $50,000 |
| Farestart | General operating | $50,000 |
| Food Lifeline | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hopelink | General operating | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General operating | $50,000 |
| Solid Ground | General operating | $50,000 |
| Treehouse | General operating | $50,000 |
| Boyer Children's Clinic | General operating | $45,000 |
| Cocoon House | General operating | $45,000 |
| Hopeworks Social Enterprises | General operating | $45,000 |
| Vine Maple Place | General operating | $45,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound | General operating | $40,000 |
| Bike Works Seattle | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (Cie) | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Children's Therapy Center | General operating | $40,000 |
| Community Action of Skagit County | General operating | $40,000 |
| Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County | General operating | $40,000 |
| El Centro de la Raza | General operating | $40,000 |
| Grays Harbor Youth Works | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Grays Harbor Youth Works | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| New Horizons Ministries | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Puget Sound Voyaging Societycommunity Boat Project | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Refugee Women's Alliance | General operating | $40,000 |
| Seashare | General operating | $40,000 |
| Speak With Purpose | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Speak With Purpose | Impact initiative | $40,000 |
| Volunteers of America Western Washington | Community resource centers | $40,000 |
| Youthcare | General operating | $40,000 |
| Bayside Housing & Services | General operating | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue | General operating | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County | General operating | $35,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Women's Network (Dawn) | General operating | $35,000 |
| Emergency Food Network of Tacoma-Pierce County | General operating | $35,000 |
| Hopesparks | General operating | $35,000 |
| Jumping Mouse Children's Center | General operating | $35,000 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Center | General operating | $35,000 |
| Mary's Place | General operating | $35,000 |
| Multi-Service Center | General operating | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Teunon
- Margaret Clapp
- Stephen Gant
- Gail Gant
- Elizabeth Williams
- Edelveis Clapp
- Jean Gardner
- Jill Gardner
- Kate Nunn
- Trevor Nunn
- Marion Rawlinson
Questions people ask
Does Medina Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No application deadlines.
How much does Medina Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 220 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Medina Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Teunon (Executive Director), Margaret Clapp (President), Stephen Gant (Vice President) and Gail Gant (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Medina Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.