MMS Giving Foundation
Accepts applications
MMS Giving Foundation is a private foundation in Burien, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $531,500 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$531,500
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $458,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $256,500 | 23 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $458,500 | 42 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $531,500 | 51 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | MMS Giving Foundation 609 SW 150th St Unit 66135, Burien, WA 98166 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 713-3084, info@mmsgiving.org |
| What to submit | Written request |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What MMS Giving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 50 | $511,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Food Bank | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Farestart | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Highline Food Bank | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jefferson County Food Bank Association | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Sound | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Garfield Jazz Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Outdoors for All Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Seattle Jazzed | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| The Residency | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Vashon Maury Community Food Bank | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Washington School-Based Health Alliance | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Consejo Counseling and Referral Services | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Country Doctor Community Health Centers | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Earthcorps | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Elderwise | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Environmental Science Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Flying House Productions | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Gay City Health Project | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Marys Place Seattle | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Moisture Festival | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Northwest Folklife | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| SR3 | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Youth Experimental Training Institute | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Coastal Interpretive Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Mode Music and Performing Arts | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| The Whale Trail | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Coyote Foundation Aka Jefferson Teen Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Associated Recreational Council | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Brightspark Early Learning Services | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Children and Youth Justice Center | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cocoon House | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Coyote Central | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Sharp
- Anthony Muller
- Michele Sharp
Questions people ask
Does MMS Giving Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does MMS Giving Foundation give?
$531,500 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs MMS Giving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Sharp (President), Anthony Muller (Vice President) and Michele Sharp (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does MMS Giving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and youth programs.