Peach Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peach Foundation is a private foundation in Conway, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $806,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $71,000. 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$806,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$71,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $630,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $611,000 | 29 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 21 | $12.7 million |
| 2025 | $806,000 | 35 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Peach 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 Peach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 32 | $774,000 |
| California | 3 | $32,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum Associationuniversity of Washington | Exhibit support | $71,000 |
| YWCA | Community enrichment | $52,000 |
| Heritage University | Community enrichment | $50,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Helping food insecure people | $50,000 |
| Key to Change | Music education and leadership development | $30,000 |
| Arboretum Foundation | Environmental work | $30,000 |
| Seattle Parks Foundation | Champions thriving and equitable parks and public spaces | $30,000 |
| Town Hall Association | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra | Music education | $25,000 |
| Rainier Valley Food Bank | Emergency food resource to end hunger | $25,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Environmental work | $25,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| Pike Market Food Bank | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition | Environmental work | $25,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Helping food insecure people | $25,000 |
| Medic One Foundation | Improve pre-hospital emergency care | $25,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| University District Service League (DBA University District Food Bank) | Helping food insecure people | $25,000 |
| Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust | Conserve and enhance landscape, ensuring a long-term balance between people and nature | $25,000 |
| Re Sources | Environmental work | $25,000 |
| Seadoc Society - Uc Davis Foundation | Environmental work | $25,000 |
| Grub | Environmental work | $25,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theater | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| Kdna Radio - Northwest Communities Education Center | Address the social, educational and health needs of disadvantaged spanish speaking residents | $20,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | Environmental work | $20,000 |
| Schmitz Park Restore | Environmental work | $15,000 |
| Hedgebrook | Support women writers through residency programs | $14,000 |
| Wing-Luke Museum | Community enrichment | $7,000 |
| Save the Redwoods | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Promote justices by defending and advancing immigrant rights | $4,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Develop and manage affordable housing for homeless and low income individual | $2,000 |
| Naturebridge | Connect young people to environmental science programs | $2,000 |
| Rainier Prep | Prepare students for college and equip them to become leaders | $2,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | Community enrichment | $1,000 |
| Northwest Children's Foundation | Community enrichment | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gail Ransom
- Ellen Ferguson
- Shelley Rolfe
- Mary Dunnam
- Jean Gardner
- Grace Nordhoff
Questions people ask
Does Peach Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peach Foundation give?
$806,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Peach Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gail Ransom (President), Ellen Ferguson (Vice President), Shelley Rolfe (Secretary) and Mary Dunnam (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Peach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and food and hunger.