Peakcu Foundation
Accepts applications
Peakcu Foundation is a private foundation in Olympia, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $392,567 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$392,567
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$772,915
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,124 the year before.
56% 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 | $157,641 | 29 | $382,865 |
| 2024 | $265,124 | 54 | $648,283 |
| 2025 | $392,567 | 92 | $772,915 |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurie Kresl 4501 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 923-4595 |
| What to submit | The grants are given to the schools who then distribute the funds to the teachers. The teachers apply/request these funds. This is then reviewed by the foundations board and approved. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peakcu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 23 | $208,267 |
| Washington | 58 | $162,300 |
| Idaho | 2 | $4,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onward Eugene | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| Eugene Public Library Foundation | Library programs/initiatives | $50,000 |
| All Kids Win | Grocery gift cards-holiday break | $20,000 |
| Beaverton Education Foundation | Feed the body, feed the brain program | $20,000 |
| University of Washington | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| 4 the Love Foundation | Support programs for underserved individuals/families | $10,000 |
| North Thurston Education Foundation | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Yelm | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Together | Eliminating educational disparities | $10,000 |
| The Onalaska Alliance for Sustainable Com | Backpack program | $9,500 |
| Umpqua Community College | Scholarship | $6,667 |
| North Thurston Public Schools | Classroom cash grant | $6,400 |
| George Fox University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Grays Harbor College | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County | Club snacks | $5,000 |
| Family Education Support Services | Education and support programs | $5,000 |
| Olympia School District | Classroom cash grant | $4,200 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Oregon | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Washington State University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Napavine School District | Classroom cash grant | $3,600 |
| Centralia School District | Classroom cash grant | $3,400 |
| Aberdeen School District | Classroom cash grant | $3,200 |
| Rochester School District | Classroom cash grant | $2,200 |
| Boise State University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bushnell University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Central Washington University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Centralia College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Digipen Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Grinnell College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lane Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Linn-Benton Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Lower Columbia College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Northwest University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Kresl
- Jeffrey Kennedy
- Kim Steepy
- Janey Hanson
- Tina Davis
- Devin Boyd
- David Tuyo
Questions people ask
Does Peakcu Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Peakcu Foundation give?
$392,567 in tax year 2025, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Peakcu Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie Kresl (Chair), Jeffrey Kennedy (Director (Left 5/1/25)), Kim Steepy (Director) and Janey Hanson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Peakcu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.