Mowry Jay Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mowry Jay Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fox Island, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$50,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $43,800 | 14 | $974,796 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Mowry Jay 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.
What Mowry Jay Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $46,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Hands on Art | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Second Cycles | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Pike Market Senior Center | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Ignite | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Pasado's Safe Haven | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Puget Soundkeepers Alliance | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Refugee Artisans Intitiative | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Harbor History Museum | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Operating funds | $3,500 |
| Symphony Tacoma | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Queen Anne Presbyterian | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Hi Liners | Operating funds | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hannah Jay
- Nelson D Jay
- Sandra Mowry
- Tiffany B Jay
Questions people ask
Does Mowry Jay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mowry Jay Family Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mowry Jay Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hannah Jay (Secretary), Nelson D Jay (Vice President), Sandra Mowry (President) and Tiffany B Jay (Treasurer).
What does Mowry Jay Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.